Jackie Nespral
Jackie Nespral | |
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Born | Florida, U.S. | April 21, 1967
Education | University of Miami (B.A.) |
Occupation | Journalist |
Employer | NBC News |
Spouse | Dr. Armando Hassun Jr. |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Jose, Frank (brothers) |
Jackie Nespral (born April 21, 1966) is an American
Early years and education
Nespral was born in Florida.[1] both her parents are Cuban. She grew up in the Little Havana area of Miami, attended St. Brendan High School and graduated in the class of 1984.
Nespral began her entertainment and
She graduated from the
Television career
Univision, Television Marti and CNN
Nespral began her career in television as a spokesmodel for 's national news show Noticias y Mas (News and More), the predecessor to Primer Impacto (First Impact).
She also worked for the Cuban-American channel, Television Marti, and at CNN's Miami affiliate, Dynamic Cablevision.[1]
The Today Show
Nespral moved to
WTVJ-TV
In 1994, Nespral returned to Miami, where she was assigned as anchorwoman for WTVJ, the NBC O&O station in Miami. She currently anchors the 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, and 11pm newscasts for the station.[1]
Personal
Nespral is a board director member for the March of Dimes organization and the University of Miami. She is also involved with the Columbia Women's Center, the Child Development Center and the Amigos For Kids organizations.[1]
Nespral has earned four
She is married to Dr. Armando Hassun Jr. with whom she has three daughters (Frances, Carolina, and Isabella) and one son (Armando, Jr.).[1] She has two brothers (Jose and Frank).