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Korina Sanchez
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Korina Maria Baluyut Sanchez
October 5, 1964 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Ate Koring, Korina, Koring, K |
| Education | Maryknoll College (BA) Ateneo de Manila University (MA) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Korina Maria Baluyut Sanchez-Roxas (Tagalog: [kɔˈɾina ˈsɐntʃes ˈɾɔhas]; born October 5, 1964), known professionally as Korina Sanchez, is a Filipino broadcast journalist, television news anchor, senior field reporter, magazine show host, radio anchor, and newspaper columnist. She served as Chief Reporter for the Integrated News and Current Affairs Division of ABS-CBN airing on TV Channel 2, AM Radio Station DZMM and cable TV ABS-CBN News Channel. She also has a regular column in The Philippine Star entitled That Does It, as well as a Tagalog column entitled K Ka Lang in its sister newspaper, Pilipino Star Ngayon.
She is married to Mar Roxas, the former Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. She transferred to TV5 after signing with Brightlight Productions on 2020. On July 5, 2023, she returned to ABS-CBN to sign a new co-production deal for her current show, Rated Korina.
Personal life
Sanchez married Mar Roxas on October 27, 2009, in Quezon City. On February 12, 2019, her twin children with spouse, Mar Roxas, Pepe and Pilar were born via gestational surrogacy in the United States.
Education
Sanchez finished high school at Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City. She attended Maryknoll College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts. She attended the Ateneo de Manila University, where she graduated with a master's degree in journalism on June 26, 2016.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2024–present | Face to Face: Harapan | TV5 / One PH |
| Agenda | Bilyonaryo News Channel | |
| 2020–present | Rated Korina | TV5 / A2Z / Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022–2023 | Korina Interviews | Net 25 |
| 2006–2009 | Bandila | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–2020 | Rated K | |
| 2003–2004 | Morning Girls with Kris and Korina | |
| 1995–1996, 2001–2004, 2010–2015 | TV Patrol | |
| 1998–2001 | The Correspondents | |
| 1996–2001 | Balitang K | |
| 1992–1996 | Hoy Gising! |
Radio
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2012–2014 | Rated Korina | DZMM |
| 1996–2001, 2004–2009 | Tambalang Failon at Sanchez |
Awards, honors and recognition
2016
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- Best Magazine Show
- Best Magazine Show Host
2013
- Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards
- Outstanding Radio Anchor – Korina Sanchez
2012
Asian TV Awards
- Best Current Affairs Presenter Category: Highly Commended, Korina Sanchez, Rated K (Episode: "Kwento ng Buhay Ko")
Media Newser Philippines’ Media Winner of 2012
- Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award, Korina Sanchez
- Best Magazine Host for TV, Korina Sanchez
- Best Public Affairs Program Host for Radio, Korina Sanchez
- Best Public Affairs Program, 'Tambalang Failon at Sanchez', DZMM
- Best Magazine Show, Rated K
