Lucy Bustamante Biography
Lucy Bustamante is an American journalist currently working at NBC 10 Philadelphia as a morning anchor and breaking news anchor for Telemundo 62. Her live reports are available weekday mornings from 4 to 5:30 a.m. on NBC10 and 6 to 7 a.m. on Telemundo62. Lucy joined the NBC 10 team in September 2018.
Bustamante, a fluent Spanish speaker, is the daughter of Cuban immigrants who arrived in the United States in 1969. Lucy, who was born and raised in New Orleans, will provide multilingual reporting and anchoring for NBC10 and Telemundo62.
“I’m excited to work in such a vibrant city,” Lucy told me. “The pride Philadelphians feel for their home is evident and I can’t wait to start telling the stories of this historic and diverse community.”
As a teenager, Lucy volunteered in the area. “During high school, I spent weeks visiting a local convent in Radnor Township, Delaware County, that served as a nursing home for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was part of my school’s service purpose and one of my favorite high school experiences. Philadelphia won my heart early on.”
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Lucy previously worked as a weekday morning and noon anchor for WVEC-TV in Norfolk, Virginia. At the same time, she worked as a daily weekday morning news anchor for La Selecta 103.3 at WVXX-FM, a Spanish-language radio station. Prior to that, she worked as an evening anchor at WWL-TV in New Orleans.
Lucy has garnered numerous accolades for her work in broadcast television, including an Associated Press award for outstanding anchor in 2015, three regional Edward R. Murrow awards for breaking news, and a Peabody Award for Hurricane Katrina coverage. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Loyola University.
Bustamante is passionate about helping the Hispanic community and military families. She is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and has worked with the Naval Officers Spouses Club, which advocates for military families and mentors spouses on their career paths while living a dedicated military life.
Lucy Bustamante Age
How old is Lucy Bustamante? Bustamante is 44 years old as of 2024. She was born on September 26, 1980, in New Orleans, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 26th of September every year.
Lucy Bustamante Family
Bustamante is the daughter of Cuban refugees who migrated to the United States in 1969 and she is fluent in Spanish. She was born and raised in New Orleans, in the United States.
Lucy Bustamante Husband
Bustamante is happily married to her beloved husband Navy Veteran. However, she has not disclosed more information regarding her husband. In addition, the couple has been blessed with four children.
Lucy Bustamante’s Height
Bustamante stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Lucy Bustamante Net Worth
Bustamante has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million as of 2024. Her income is mainly attributed to her successful career as a journalist.
Lucy Bustamante’s Salary
Bustamante receives an estimated annual salary ranging from $45,500 to $110,500.
