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'''Louis Juan Aguirre''' (born November 12, 1966) is an American |
'''Louis Juan Aguirre''' (born November 12, 1966) is an American news anchor currently at [[WPLG]] Local 10 News Miami. Former anchor covering the entertainment field for ''[[The Insider (TV series)|The Insider]]''. His previous job was the co-anchor of ''Deco Drive'', a weeknight entertainment show on [[WSVN]] in Miami, FL. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Aguirre was born Louis Juan Aguirre in [[Miami]], Florida on November 12, 1966 to mother Aida and father Louis Juan Aguirre, who is an engineer. Aguirre graduated from [[Belen Jesuit Preparatory School]] in 1984 and later attended the [[University of Miami]] and the Université de Paris at La Sorbonne.<ref name="bio">WSVN-TV News Team Biography of Louis Aguirre http://www.wsvn.com/newsteam/?id=DBM430</ref> He graduated from the University of Miami with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in Communications and a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in French. |
Aguirre was born Louis Juan Aguirre in [[Miami]], Florida on November 12, 1966, to mother Aida and father Louis Juan Aguirre, who is an engineer. Aguirre graduated from [[Belen Jesuit Preparatory School]] in 1984 and later attended the [[University of Miami]] and the Université de Paris at La Sorbonne.<ref name="bio">WSVN-TV News Team Biography of Louis Aguirre {{cite web |url=http://www.wsvn.com/newsteam/?id=DBM430 |title=WSVN-TV News Team Bio: Louis Aguirre |accessdate=2010-04-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831081416/http://www.wsvn.com/newsteam/?id=DBM430 |archivedate=2010-08-31 }}</ref> He graduated from the University of Miami with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in Communications and a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in French. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Louis began his TV career at [[Telemundo]] in 1989 as a Spanish language reporter, where he received his first [[Emmy Award]] nomination for a series chronicling the AIDS Crisis in America.<ref name="bio"/> |
Louis began his TV career at [[Telemundo]] in 1989 as a Spanish language reporter, where he received his first [[Emmy Award]] nomination for a series chronicling the AIDS Crisis in America.<ref name="bio"/> |
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In 1990, Aguirre joined South Florida’s ABC station as a reporter later becoming weekend anchor after scoring a coveted interview with Cuban |
In 1990, Aguirre joined South Florida’s ABC station, [[WPLG]] as a reporter later becoming weekend anchor after scoring a coveted interview with Cuban dictator [[Fidel Castro]]. In 1994, Aguirre left South Florida for [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]] to become a correspondent for [[Extra (American TV program)|Extra]] that led to a spot as a lead correspondent for [[A Current Affair (American TV program)|A Current Affair]] and was later appointed as the first co-host for [[Fox News Channel]]'s morning newscast [[Fox & Friends]]. |
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Louis voiced [[ |
Louis voiced [[List of characters in The Longest Journey series#Red Kin|Cortez/Manny Chavez]] and the minor character Adrian in Funcom's [[The Longest Journey]] adventure game, released in 1999. |
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He returned to [[South Florida]] in 2003 as WSVN's entertainment reporter and anchor for ''Deco Drive'', the station's wildly popular entertainment show. In 2004 he won his first [[Emmy Award]] for his special report, “Miracles in the Making”.<ref name="bio"/> |
He returned to [[South Florida]] in 2003 as WSVN's entertainment reporter and anchor for ''Deco Drive'', the station's wildly popular entertainment show. In 2004 he won his first [[Emmy Award]] for his special report, “Miracles in the Making”.<ref name="bio"/> |
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In 2005, ''People en Español'' magazine named Aguirre one of 25 most sexy bachelors, and was selected as South Florida’s American Idol insider since 2004 for his insight and commentary during each American Idol season. |
In 2005, ''People en Español'' magazine named Aguirre one of 25 most sexy bachelors, and was selected as South Florida’s ''[[American Idol]]'' insider since 2004 for his insight and commentary during each ''American Idol'' season. |
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On August 22, 2014 Louis announced on Deco Drive with his co-host Lynn Martinez, he will be leaving the show and heading to Los Angeles, California to further his career. |
On August 22, 2014, Louis announced on Deco Drive with his co-host Lynn Martinez, he will be leaving the show and heading to Los Angeles, California to further his career. On September 9, 2014, he replaced Kevin Frazier as co-host of ''The Insider'' alongside Thea Andrews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-08-21/news/fl-louis-aguirre-insider-cohost-20140821_1_deco-drive-co-anchor-brad-bessey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825002139/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-08-21/news/fl-louis-aguirre-insider-cohost-20140821_1_deco-drive-co-anchor-brad-bessey|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 25, 2014|title = Louis Aguirre leaving South Florida's 'Deco Drive' for national 'Insider'}}</ref> |
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That assignment ended in September 2017 when the show was cancelled after a 13-year run.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-insider-canceled/|title = The Insider Canceled, Will End in September}}</ref> Aguirre quickly relocated back to South Florida, returning to [[WPLG]] to anchor the 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. newscasts and serve as a reporter for the 11 p.m. shows.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jose-lambiet/article156157039.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170614223712/http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jose-lambiet/article156157039.html| archive-date = 2017-06-14| title = Louis Aguirre returning to Miami TV news market, will join Channel 10 {{!}} Miami Herald| website = [[Miami Herald]]}}</ref> |
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He appeared in numerous commercials and guest starred on hit shows such as ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'', ''[[Burn Notice]]'', ''[[Guiding Light]]'' and ''[[All My Children]]''. |
He appeared in numerous commercials and guest starred on hit shows such as ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'', ''[[Burn Notice]]'', ''[[Guiding Light]]'' and ''[[All My Children]]''. |
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On August 3, 2009, Aguirre co-hosted with [[Kelly Ripa]] on ''[[Live with Regis and Kelly]]'' as part of a contest, speaking with guests [[ |
On August 3, 2009, Aguirre co-hosted with [[Kelly Ripa]] on ''[[Live with Regis and Kelly]]'' as part of a contest, speaking with guests [[Sienna Miller]] and [[Joan Rivers]]. |
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*{{LinkedIn URL|https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisaguirre}} |
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Latest revision as of 21:39, 9 October 2024
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| Born | Louis Juan Aguirre November 12, 1966 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Miami (B.S./B.A.) |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Television anchor |
Louis Juan Aguirre (born November 12, 1966) is an American news anchor currently at WPLG Local 10 News Miami. Former anchor covering the entertainment field for The Insider. His previous job was the co-anchor of Deco Drive, a weeknight entertainment show on WSVN in Miami, FL.
Early life
[edit]Aguirre was born Louis Juan Aguirre in Miami, Florida on November 12, 1966, to mother Aida and father Louis Juan Aguirre, who is an engineer. Aguirre graduated from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in 1984 and later attended the University of Miami and the Université de Paris at La Sorbonne.[1] He graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in French.
Career
[edit]Louis began his TV career at Telemundo in 1989 as a Spanish language reporter, where he received his first Emmy Award nomination for a series chronicling the AIDS Crisis in America.[1] In 1990, Aguirre joined South Florida’s ABC station, WPLG as a reporter later becoming weekend anchor after scoring a coveted interview with Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. In 1994, Aguirre left South Florida for Hollywood to become a correspondent for Extra that led to a spot as a lead correspondent for A Current Affair and was later appointed as the first co-host for Fox News Channel's morning newscast Fox & Friends.
Louis voiced Cortez/Manny Chavez and the minor character Adrian in Funcom's The Longest Journey adventure game, released in 1999.
He returned to South Florida in 2003 as WSVN's entertainment reporter and anchor for Deco Drive, the station's wildly popular entertainment show. In 2004 he won his first Emmy Award for his special report, “Miracles in the Making”.[1]
In 2005, People en Español magazine named Aguirre one of 25 most sexy bachelors, and was selected as South Florida’s American Idol insider since 2004 for his insight and commentary during each American Idol season.
On August 22, 2014, Louis announced on Deco Drive with his co-host Lynn Martinez, he will be leaving the show and heading to Los Angeles, California to further his career. On September 9, 2014, he replaced Kevin Frazier as co-host of The Insider alongside Thea Andrews.[2]
That assignment ended in September 2017 when the show was cancelled after a 13-year run.[3] Aguirre quickly relocated back to South Florida, returning to WPLG to anchor the 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. newscasts and serve as a reporter for the 11 p.m. shows.[4]
Personal life
[edit]He appeared in numerous commercials and guest starred on hit shows such as Sex and the City, JAG, Burn Notice, Guiding Light and All My Children.
On August 3, 2009, Aguirre co-hosted with Kelly Ripa on Live with Regis and Kelly as part of a contest, speaking with guests Sienna Miller and Joan Rivers.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c WSVN-TV News Team Biography of Louis Aguirre "WSVN-TV News Team Bio: Louis Aguirre". Archived from the original on 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ^ "Louis Aguirre leaving South Florida's 'Deco Drive' for national 'Insider'". Archived from the original on August 25, 2014.
- ^ "The Insider Canceled, Will End in September".
- ^ "Louis Aguirre returning to Miami TV news market, will join Channel 10 | Miami Herald". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on 2017-06-14.