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In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Baluyot, the birth surname or paternal family name is Sanchez, and the marital name is Roxas.
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Korina Sanchez
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Sanchez in 2009
Born
Korina Maria Baluyot Sanchez

(1964-10-05) October 5, 1964 (age 60)
Victoria, Hong Kong
Nationality Filipino
Other names Korina, Koring, K
Education Maryknoll College (BA)
Ateneo de Manila University (MA)
Occupation Journalist
Years active 1984–present
Agent
  • MBS-4 (1984–1985)
    City2 Television (1985–1986)
    ABS-CBN (1986–2020, 2023–present)
    TV5 (2020–present)
  • Brightlight Productions (2020–2023)
Notable credit(s)
  • Morning Girls with Kris and Korina Host (2003–2004)
  • Rated K Host (2004–2020)
  • TV Patrol
    Anchor (1995–1996, 2001–2004, 2010–2015)
  • The World Tonight
    Weekend Anchor (1987–1995)
  • Harapan Host (2008–2009)
  • Bandila Anchor (2006–2009)
  • Balitang K Anchor (1996–2001)
  • Korina Interviews Host (2022–2023)
  • Rated Korina Host (since 2020)
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2009)​
Children 2

Korina Maria Baluyot Sanchez-Roxas (Tagalog: [ˈkɔɾinɐ ˈsɐntʃes ˈɾɔhas]; born October 5, 1964), known professionally as Korina Sanchez, is a Filipino broadcast journalist, television news anchor, senior field reporter, magazine show host, radio anchor, and newspaper columnist. She served as Chief Reporter for the Integrated News and Current Affairs Division of ABS-CBN airing on TV Channel 2, AM Radio Station DZMM and cable TV ABS-CBN News Channel. She also has a regular column in The Philippine Star entitled That Does It, as well as a Tagalog column entitled K Ka Lang in its sister newspaper, Pilipino Star Ngayon.

She is married to Mar Roxas, the former Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. She transferred to TV5 after signing with Brightlight Productions on 2020. On July 5, 2023, she returned to ABS-CBN to sign a new co-production deal for her current show, Rated Korina.

Personal life

Sanchez married Mar Roxas on October 27, 2009, in Quezon City. On February 12, 2019, her twin children with spouse, Mar Roxas, Pepe and Pilar were born via gestational surrogacy in the United States.

Education

Sanchez finished high school at Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City. She attended Maryknoll College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts. She attended the Ateneo de Manila University, where she graduated with a master's degree in journalism on June 26, 2016.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Network
2020–present Rated Korina TV5 / A2Z / Kapamilya Channel
2022–2023 Korina Interviews Net 25
2006–2009 Bandila ABS-CBN
2004–2020 Rated K
2003–2004 Morning Girls with Kris and Korina
1995–1996, 2001–2004, 2010–2015 TV Patrol
1998–2001 The Correspondents
1996–2001 Balitang K
1992–1996 Hoy Gising!

Radio

Year Title Network
2012–2014 Rated Korina DZMM
1996–2001, 2004–2009 Tambalang Failon at Sanchez

Awards, honors and recognition

2016

30th PMPC Star Awards for Television

  • Best Magazine Show
  • Best Magazine Show Host

2013

  • Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards
  • Outstanding Radio Anchor – Korina Sanchez

2012

Asian TV Awards

  • Best Current Affairs Presenter Category: Highly Commended, Korina Sanchez, Rated K (Episode: "Kwento ng Buhay Ko")

Media Newser Philippines’ Media Winner of 2012

  • Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award, Korina Sanchez
  • Best Magazine Host for TV, Korina Sanchez
  • Best Public Affairs Program Host for Radio, Korina Sanchez
  • Best Public Affairs Program, 'Tambalang Failon at Sanchez', DZMM
  • Best Magazine Show, Rated K
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