Who is Julie Banderas? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Julie Bidwell

Age: 51 Years, 51 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Andrew J. Sansone (m. 2009)

father: Howard D. Bidwell

mother: Fabiola R

siblings: Melissa

children: Addison Melissa Sansone, Andy Harrison, Avery Julie Sansone

TV Anchors American Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

Ancestry: Colombian American

U.S. State: Connecticut

City: Hartford, Connecticut

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education: Emerson College

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What is Julie Banderas' educational background?

Julie Banderas graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism.
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Where did Julie Banderas start her career in journalism?

Julie Banderas began her journalism career at WLVI-TV in Boston as a news anchor and reporter.
3

What led Julie Banderas to join Fox News Channel?

Julie Banderas joined Fox News Channel in 2005 as a general assignment reporter, and she later became a news anchor for the network.
4

Has Julie Banderas worked for any other news networks besides Fox News Channel?

Before joining Fox News Channel, Julie Banderas worked for local news stations in various cities, including Boston and Hartford.
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In addition to her journalism career, does Julie Banderas have any other professional interests or hobbies?

Julie Banderas is also a certified fitness instructor and has a passion for health and wellness, often sharing tips and insights on social media.

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Career

Julie Banderas began her career in journalism with the channel WLVI-TV in Boston. In 1997, she joined the local channel WHSV-TV (ABC 3) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, as a local news anchor. After working there for one year and ten months, she joined WBRE-TV (NBC 11) in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1999 as a news anchor and reporter. She also worked at WFSB-TV (CBS 3) in Hartford, Connecticut. She was the weekend anchor at WNYW-TV (FOX 5) in New York.

In March 2005, she joined the Fox News Channel (FNC) as a general assignment reporter. Over the years, she rose to the position of a New York-based correspondent. During her tenure at FNC, she became well known for reporting on big issues like the Hurricane Dennis in 2005, and the disappearance of the US student Natalee Holloway, who went missing from Aruba in 2005. She also reported on the legal case of Terri Schiavo from Florida and the murder of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford by a sex offender.

In June 2006, she drew international media attention for her on-air clash with Shirley Phelps-Roper, an American lawyer and former spokeswoman for Westboro Baptist Church, which is known for spreading hatred against LGBT people, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, and US soldiers.

In 2008, she became the anchor for Fox Report Weekend after replacing Laurie Dhue. She also became the rotating anchor for America's News Headquarters, aired on Saturdays. In 2010, she rose to the position of general news correspondent. In 2013, her live coverage of the New York City mayoral race, the crash landing of Southwest Flight 345 at LaGuardia Airport, the inauguration of Pope Francis, and Hurricane Sandy were highly appreciated. She also contributed stories on health and wellness for the network.

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Personal Life

Julie Banderas was born as Julie E. Bidwell on September 25, 1973 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA to mother Fabiola R. and father Howard D. Bidwell. Her mother was a Colombian. She has a sister named Melissa.

She was interested in journalism from an early age, and her father encouraged her to take up a career in the field. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Emerson Collegein 1996.

On August 29, 2009, she married Andrew J. Sansone, who is a member of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity, and the founding president of both Old Rock Media and Big Apple Channel. Their first daughter, Addison Melissa, was born on April 21, 2010 and second daughter, Avery Julie, was born on November 13, 2012. They also have a son, Andy Harrison.

Facts About Julie Banderas

Julie Banderas is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with a diverse audience and showcase her linguistic skills on air.

She has a passion for cooking and often shares her favorite recipes and culinary tips with her followers on social media.

Julie is a devoted animal lover and frequently advocates for animal welfare causes, showcasing her compassionate side beyond her role as a journalist.

In addition to her career in journalism, Julie is also a talented painter and enjoys creating artwork in her free time.

She is known for her quick wit and sense of humor, often adding a lighthearted touch to her reporting that resonates with viewers.

Julie Banderas Biography

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What is Julie Banderas' educational background?

Where did Julie Banderas start her career in journalism?

What led Julie Banderas to join Fox News Channel?

Has Julie Banderas worked for any other news networks besides Fox News Channel?

In addition to her journalism career, does Julie Banderas have any other professional interests or hobbies?