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Karen Davila
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Davila in 2022
Born
Kristin Karen Lising Davila

(1970-11-21) November 21, 1970 (age 54)
Manila, Philippines
Alma mater University of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation
  • Broadcast journalist
  • television news anchor
  • radio presenter
  • newspaper columnist
  • advocate
Years active 1994–present
Spouse(s)
Daryl Jake "DJ" Sta. Ana
(m. 2001)
Children 2
YouTube information
Years active 2021–present
Genre Life stories, motivational stories, guest interviews
Subscribers 2.16 million
Total views 328 million views
Network B617 Management & Enterprise (since 2021)
Subscriber and view counts updated as of 6 September 2024.

Karen Davila, born Kristin Karen Lising Davila-Sta. Ana on November 21, 1970, is a well-known Filipino journalist and TV host. She is also a radio broadcaster and speaks up for important causes. She has hosted many popular shows like Bandila, My Puhunan: Kaya Mo!, and TV Patrol.

Early Life and Education

Karen Davila went to high school at the Colegio San Agustin – Makati. She later studied Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City. This education helped her become a successful journalist.

Achievements and Awards

Karen Davila is a highly recognized journalist. She has received many awards from both local and international groups. One notable award was from the New York Festival. In 2008, she also received the Ten Outstanding Young Men Awards for Broadcast Journalism.

She has more than 20 awards for her work in journalism. The Philippine Senate also honored her as one of the Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS).

In August 2023, Karen Davila became the first UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines. In this role, she helps promote gender equality and women's empowerment. She also works to fight climate change.

Personal Life and Advocacy

Karen Davila is married to DJ Sta. Ana. They got married on July 22, 2001, and have two sons, David and Lucas.

She is a strong supporter of several important causes. She advocates for people with special needs and children's rights. Karen also champions government transparency and good journalism. She and her husband are evangelical Christians.

In January 2022, Karen shared that she and her family had recovered from an illness. She later mentioned on her 52nd birthday that she had recovered from the illness a second time.

Television and Radio Work

Karen Davila has had a long career in television and radio. She has worked as a reporter, anchor, and host for various programs.

Television Programs

Year Title Role Network
1995–2000 Brigada Siete Reporter GMA Network
1995–1998 Saksi Anchor
1998 Reporter
1999–2000 Extra Extra Host
2000–2003 ABS-CBN Headlines Anchor ABS-CBN
2003–2004 ABS-CBN Insider
2000–2010 The Correspondents Host
2004–2010; 2021–present TV Patrol Anchor ABS-CBN / All TV / A2Z / ANC / Kapamilya Channel / Prime TV / TeleRadyo Serbisyo
2008–2009 Wonder Mom Host ABS-CBN
2010–2020 Bandila Anchor
2010–present Headstart with Karen Davila Host ANC
2012–2013 Engkwentro ABS-CBN
2013–2015; 2015–2020 My Puhunan
2015 3-in-1
2021 The World Tonight Anchor ANC / Kapamilya Channel
2023–present My Puhunan: Kaya Mo! Host A2Z / Kapamilya Channel

Radio Programs

Year Title Role Station
2000–2018 Pasada Sais Trenta Anchor DZMM
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