Lissette Gonzalez Biography
Lissette Gonzalez is an American Meteorologist /Anchor working for CBS4 in Miami, Florida, United States as a weekday morning Meteorologist from 5 to 9 a.m. and noon. She joined the station in 2007. She previously worked as the evening Weather Anchor at KTLA’s Prime News in Los Angeles.
Lissette Gonzalez Age / Birthday
Gonzalez manages to keep information regarding her dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday and how old she is at the moment. Judging from her appearance, she might be in her 30s.
Lissette Gonzalez Height / Measurements
Gonzalez is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Lissette Gonzalez Partner / Husband
Gonzalez has been happily married to her loving husband. However, she manages to keep information regarding her husband away from the public. However, we will update information about her spouse once it’s available.
Lissette Gonzalez Kids / Children
Gonzalez has been blessed to be a mother to two beautiful daughters. However, she manages to keep information regarding her kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about her children once it’s available.
Lissette Gonzalez Family / Relatives
Gonzalez was born and raised in Miami, Florida, United States. However, she manages to keep information regarding her parents away from the limelight. Additionally, she shares no information regarding whether she has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Lissette Gonzalez Education
Gonzalez is a highly educated and qualified woman. After graduating from high school with a high school diploma in general studies, she attended Mississippi State University where she graduated with a degree in Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with honors.
She also received the National Weather Association (NWA) Television Weathercaster Seal of Approval. She is a proud member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. She is also a proud graduate of the University of Miami with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Music-Vocal Performance.
Lissette Gonzalez Career
Gonzalez is a weekday morning from 5 to 9 a.m. and noon Meteorologist for CBS4 News. She has also served as a guest meteorologist during the national “CBS Mornings” (formerly “CBS This Morning”) broadcast. She was named Best Meteorologist by the Miami New Times “Best of Miami 2013.”
Lissette’s weathercast has been recognized with a “Florida Award of Excellence” by the Society of Professional Journalists. She was also selected as one of Brickell Magazine’s “Top 20 Professionals under 40″ and she was featured in Ocean Drive Magazine’s “Beach Patrol: The people who make Miami.” Before coming to CBS4, she worked at KTLA’s Prime News in Los Angeles, the number two market in the country as the evening Weather Anchor.
Gonzalez Weathercast was recognized with a Mark Twain AP Award for “Best Weather Segment” by the Associated Press Association. She was also nominated for a Los Angeles Emmy Award for her work as host of the KTLA special “Access LA: de todo-Latin Explosion.” She delivered her weathercasts and often covered entertainment news from different venues, events, and award shows.
Lissette has hosted and reported for nationally syndicated shows such as “EXTRA,” “Extra en Espanol,” and “Livin’ Large.” However, she began her start in front of the cameras in Miami at the University of Miami where she anchored the “Daybreak” and “Primetime” Newscasts on UMTV and hosted and reported for the local show “Miami Hoy”(“Miami Today”). She is a former Miss Miami and Miss Florida.
Gonzalez was named the second runner-up to Miss America in 1998 and won over $50,000 dollars in scholarship money, which helped her complete her studies and graduate from the University of Miami with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Music-Vocal Performance. Afterward, she starred as “Maria” in the Off-Broadway hit “4 Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria” in New York and Miami, and was subsequently nominated for the prestigious Carbonell Award.
Lissette’s success Off-Broadway led to a record deal in 2001 with RCA and she had the opportunity to record with Grammy-award-winning music producers and songwriters in both New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She has teamed up with fellow CBS4 Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli to help raise funds for Broward burn victim Michael Brewer. And she also teamed up with Jeff to host a “Strike out Cancer” event to help benefit the Children’s Cancer Caring Center.
Gonzalez works with CBS4 News where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Eliott Rodriguez
- Betty Nguyen
- Lauren Pastrana
- Marybel Rodriguez
- Najahe Sherman
- Jim Berry
- Gabby Arzola
- Austin Carter
- Trish Christakis
- Jim DeFede
Lissette Gonzalez Contributions
Gonzalez is very active in the community and was recently recognized with the Lions Club International Medal of Merit Award by the Dania Lions Club for her service to the community. This award recognizes individuals who are an asset to their profession and leaders in the community. Lissette frequently visits South Florida schools to speak to students about the weather and the importance of education.
Lissette supports many organizations including Amigos for Kids, Women of Tomorrow, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Best Buddies, Dream in Green, Padres Brillantes, and the American Red Cross. She also hosts, performs, and participates in many charitable events and is very involved with CBS4′s Neighbors 4 Neighbors programs.
Gonzalez also participates in events including the annual Celebrity 5K to help benefit Community Partnership for the Homeless, the Miami Corporate Run, and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Research.
She is still very passionate about music and has had the honor to sing the National Anthem and “God Bless America” at the Heat, Marlins, and Dolphins games and at the Sony Ericsson. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Lissette Gonzalez Salary
Gonzalez receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Lissette Gonzalez Net Worth
Through Lissette’s career as a meteorologist, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Lissette Gonzalez Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Gonzalez is active on her social media accounts. She has about 18 K followers on her Facebook Page, about 21.6 K followers on her Twitter account, and around 19.4 K followers on her Instagram account.