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Quick facts for kids Sunny Hostin
Hostin in 2020
Born	Asunción Cummings (1968-10-20) October 20, 1968 (age 56) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Education	Binghamton University (BA) University of Notre Dame (JD)
Occupation	Lawyer television host
Employer	ABC News
Notable credit(s)	American Morning legal analyst (2007–2011) The View co-host (2016–present)
Spouse(s)	Emmanuel Hostin ​ (m. 1998)​
Children	2

Asunción "Sunny" Cummings Hostin was born on October 20, 1968. She is an American lawyer, author, and television host. Many people know her as a co-host on the popular morning talk show The View on ABC. She is also a Senior Legal Correspondent and Analyst for ABC News.

Early Life and Education

Sunny Hostin was born in New York City on October 20, 1968. Her mother, Rosa Beza, is from Puerto Rico, and her father, William Cummings, is African American. Sunny grew up in The Bronx, New York City. She can speak both English and Spanish fluently.

For her education, Sunny went to Dominican Academy, an all-girls school. She then studied at Binghamton University, where she earned a degree in English. Later, she went to Notre Dame Law School and earned her law degree.

Sunny Hostin's Career Journey

Sunny Hostin started her career as a lawyer. She worked for a judge and then for the U.S. Department of Justice. In this role, she helped make sure businesses followed fair rules. She also worked at a company called Kroll Inc., where she led teams that investigated fraud around the world.

Becoming a TV Personality

Sunny began her television career as a commentator on Court TV. She started using the name "Sunny Hostin" because a host found her first name, Asunción, hard to say. She then appeared on Fox News and later joined CNN in 2007 as a legal expert for their morning show, American Morning.

In 2014, Sunny started appearing often as a guest on the ABC talk show The View. She also appeared on the Food Network show Chopped as a contestant.

Joining ABC News and The View

In March 2016, Sunny Hostin officially joined ABC News as a Senior Legal Correspondent and analyst. Later that year, in September 2016, she became a permanent co-host on The View. On the show, she discusses current events and important topics with other hosts.

In 2017, Sunny had a small role playing herself in the movie Girls Trip.

Books and Other Projects

In 2019, Sunny Hostin hosted and produced a documentary series called Truth About Murder With Sunny Hostin for Investigation Discovery. In this show, she explored the stories behind some well-known crimes in the U.S. She also hosted a podcast called Have You Seen This Man?.

Sunny has also written books. In 2020, she released her memoir, I Am These Truths, which tells her life story. The next year, she published a novel called Summer on the Bluffs. This book is being made into a television series. Sunny is also working as an executive producer on a TV drama series called The Counsel, which is inspired by her own life and career.

Personal Life

Sunny Hostin is married to Emmanuel Hostin, who is a surgeon. They have two children, a boy and a girl. The family lives in Purchase, New York. Sunny is a Catholic. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a sorority.

Awards and Nominations

Sunny Hostin has been recognized for her work on television. She has received several nominations for the Daytime Emmy Awards for her role as a talk show host on The View.

See also

• New Yorkers in journalism
• Nuyorican
• Puerto Ricans in New York City