Lissette Gonzalez Biography|Profile
Lissette Gonzalez is a skilled American journalist currently working at CBS 4-WFOR as a meteorologist. She has worked as the morning and noon Meteorologist for CBS4 News since 2007. Viewers watch her weathercasts weekday mornings from 5 to 9 a.m. and also at noon. Gonzalez ventures outside of the studio to deliver her weathercast from South Florida’s most vibrant events and celebrated venues. She has also served as a guest meteorologist during the national “CBS Mornings” (formerly “CBS This Morning”) broadcast.
Lissette earned her degree as Certified Broadcast Meteorologist from Mississippi State University with honors. Additionally, she received the National Weather Association (NWA) Television Weathercaster Seal of Approval. Notably, Gonzalez is a proud member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
Lissette Gonzalez Age
How old is Gonzalez? She is 47 years old as of 2024. Gonzalez was born on June 6, 1976, in Miami, Florida, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 6th of June every year.
Lissette Gonzalez Education
She graduated from the University of Miami with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Music-Vocal Performance.
Lissette Gonzalez Height|Weight
She stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 55kgs.
Lissette Gonzalez Family
She is the daughter of Israel Gonzalez and Giselda Gonzalez, however, she has not revealed information regarding her family members. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Lissette Gonzalez Husband|Married
She is happily married to her dear husband called Antonia Chinchilla. The couple tied the knot on the date 7th March 2013. Her husband is a well-reputed Financial Analyst and he also supports society and charitable trusts.
Lissette Gonzalez Children
The couple has two beautiful daughters named Sofia Gonzalez and Elisa Gonzalez. She along with her daughters post about what she cooks on Instagram spending fun moments.
Lissette Gonzalez Career
Gonzalez was named Best Meteorologist by the Miami New Times “Best of Miami 2013.” The New Times said of Gonzalez, “It’s not every day you get to watch a beauty queen turned off-Broadway star turned recording artist turned TV host turned meteorologist deliver the weekday morning forecast. Unless, of course, you tune in to CBS4 News from 5 to 9 a.m. and at noon to watch Lissette Gonzalez do her thing… Her bright smile, charismatic personality, and ease in delivering the weather in a simple yet thorough manner make it easy for Gonzalez to connect with her viewers… With her beauty pageant and Broadway days behind her, Gonzalez is doing what she does best: forecasting the weather.”
Gonzalez’s weathercast has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists with a “Florida Award of Excellence.” In addition, she was selected as one of Brickell Magazine’s “Top 20 Professionals under 40″. Moreover, she was featured in Ocean Drive Magazine’s “Beach Patrol: The people who make Miami.” Born and raised in Miami, Lissette is happy to be back home now in South Florida tracking the tropics and forecasting the weather she is so familiar with.
Before coming to CBS4, Gonzalez served as the evening Weather Anchor for KTLA’s Prime News in Los Angeles, the number two market in the country. Her weathercast was recognized by the Associated Press Association with a Mark Twain AP Award for “Best Weather segment.” Most importantly, 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 Gonzalez Awards
Gonzalez has nevertheless, had a diverse and impressive career in broadcasting and entertainment on the national and local levels. She has hosted and reported for such nationally syndicated shows as “EXTRA,” “Extra en Espanol,” and “Livin’ Large.” However, Gonzalez started her career in front of the cameras right here in Miami at the University of Miami anchoring the “Daybreak” and “Primetime” Newscasts on UMTV, and hosting and reporting for the local show “Miami Hoy”(“Miami Today”).
Gonzalez is a former Miss Miami and Miss Florida. She was named second runner-up to Miss America and won over $50,000 dollars in scholarship money in 1998, which helped her complete her studies and graduate from the University of Miami with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Music-Vocal Performance. She then 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. Gonzalez’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.
Lissette Gonzalez Achievements
Gonzalez is very active in the community and was recently recognized by the Dania Lions Club with the Lions Club International Medal of Merit Award for her service to the community. This award recognizes individuals who are an asset to their profession and leaders in the community. She frequently visits South Florida schools to speak to students about the weather and the importance of education. She also supports many organizations including Dream in Green, Amigos for Kids, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, American Red Cross, Women of Tomorrow, Best Buddies, and Padres Brillantes. Gonzalez hosts, performs, and participates in many charitable events and is very involved with CBS4′s Neighbors 4 Neighbors programs.
Gonzalez has teamed up with fellow CBS4 Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli to help raise funds for Broward burn victim Michael Brewer. On top of that, she also teamed up with Jeff to host a “Strike out Cancer” event to help benefit the Children’s Cancer Caring Center. Also, she participates in events including the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Research, the annual Celebrity 5K to help benefit Community Partnership for the Homeless, and the Miami Corporate Run.
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. Gonzalez enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
CBS4 Colleagues
Eliott Rodriguez
Lauren Pastrana
Marybel Rodriguez
Kendis Gibson
Karli Barnett
Najahe Sherman
Jim Berry
Mike Cugno
Harry Cicma
Steven “Goldie” Goldstein
Kim Bokamper
Lissette Gonzalez
Dave Warren
Jennifer Correa
Ivan Cabrera
Who is Lissette Gonzalez?
She is a skilled American journalist currently working at CBS 4-WFOR as a meteorologist. She has worked as the morning and noon Meteorologist for CBS4 News since 2007. Viewers watch her weathercasts weekday mornings from 5 to 9 a.m. and also at noon.
How old is Lissette Gonzalez?
She is 46 years old as of 2022. Gonzalez was born on June 6, 1976, in Miami, Florida, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 6th of June every year.
Is Lissette Gonzalez married?
She is happily married to her dear husband called Antonia Chinchilla. The couple tied the knot on the date 7th March 2013. Her husband is a well-reputed Financial Analyst and he also supports society and charitable trusts.
Where does Lissette Gonzalez Live?
She resides in Miami, Florida, the USA with her husband and their two daughters.
Lissette Gonzalez salary |Net Worth
She has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which she earns from her broadcasting career.
