CeFaan Kim Wikipedia
CeFaan Kim is an American journalist and U.S. veteran (2000 to 2008) who served as an Army Reserve Sergeant. He works in New York City as a reporter for WABC-TV and a correspondent for ABC News. Previously, CeFaan worked in Westchester and Hudson Valley as a reporter for News 12.
He was also a field producer for NY1 News where he reported on breaking news and local politics. Furthermore, CeFaan also works as part of the Asian American Association’s MediaWatch group. In May 2021, he was acknowledged by Gold House. In addition, CeFaan was also one of the 100 API leaders honored for their impact on journalism, advocacy, and other categories.
CeFaan’s Quick Facts
| Age | 43 years old |
| Wife | Grace Kim |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Korean |
| Family | Eunyoun Kim and YoAn Kim |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) |
Personal Life
He is 43 years old, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on December 31, 1981. CeFaan is 5 ft 7 in tall ( Approximately 1.7 m ), holds American nationality, and is of Korean ethnicity. His parents are YoAn Kim (father) and Eunyoun Kim (mother). Growing up, CeFaan’s mother was a nurse who worked the overnight shift and held the family together. His father YoAn is a Vietnam War veteran.
After high school, CeFaan attended New York University graduating with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Pre-Law in 2004. Furthermore, he is a US veteran who worked from 2000 to 2008 as an Army Reserve Sergeant. CeFaan was inside one of The Twin Towers of The World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, when they were hit by an aircraft, and escaped safely, shortly before the building collapsed.
CeFaan Kim Wife
He is married to his beautiful wife Grace Kim. CeFaan and his wife exchanged vows at a Korean wedding in Astra restaurant in Miami, Florida, on May 15, 2011. The lovebirds welcomed their first child, a daughter in 2018.
ABC News
He has been working as a reporter for WABC-TV since joining in Sept. 2015. CeFaan is also a correspondent for ABC News since May 2021. While working as a journalist, he has provided a wide range of significant stories such as the pandemic shutdown. Every night, CeFaan reported from the streets of NYC speaking with gravediggers, healthcare workers, farmers, and other people impacted by the crisis. Furthermore, he also covered the protests of Black Lives Matter that followed the murder of George Floyd.
CeFaan also reported on the presidential election recount in Pennsylvania in 2020, protests of President Trump’s travel ban at JFK airport, and the Chelsea terrorist bombing. As a journalist, he has been consistently reporting on poverty within the AAPI community including providing an in-depth report on Asian-American seniors who were riding casino buses to help make ends meet. In addition, CeFaan also covered how COVID-19 affected Chinatown in NYC.
During the pandemic, he was at the forefront of covering the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, conducting interviews, and narrating the stories of countless victims. Furthermore, CeFaan has also been honored with various awards including a national Edward R. Murrow Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and multiple Emmy awards. Before joining WABC, CeFaan worked for News 12 in Westchester/Hudson Valley as a reporter. He commenced his career journey at NY1 News as a field producer in 2003 where he provided coverage on breaking news and local politics.
Some of CeFaan’s colleagues at WABC are:
Lauren Glassberg – Substitute Anchor and Features Reporter.
Sonia Rincon – General Assignment Reporter.
Sam Ryan – Sports Anchor and Reporter.
Salary
He works for both ABC News and WABC as a correspondent and reporter respectively. CeFaan’s earns $250,000 per year.
Net Worth
He has attained his wealth from his former career as a US Army Reserve Sergeant for eight years and as a journalist since 2003. CeFaan is worth $1.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CeFaan Kim Married?
CeFaan has been married to his wife Grace Kim since May 15, 2011, and has a daughter born in 2018.
How Old Is CeFaan Kim?
CeFaan is 43 years old, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on December 31, 1981.
Who Is CeFaan Kim?
CeFaan is an American journalist of Korean ethnicity serving as an ABC News correspondent and WABC-TV in New York as a reporter. He has been working with WABC since September 2015 and ABC since May 2021.
What Nationality Is CeFaan Kim?
CeFaan is of American nationality as he was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA. He is also of the Korean ethnicity.
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