Sandra Bookman Biography
Sandra Bookman is an American journalist. Currently, she serves as a reporter and weekend anchor for Eyewitness News on Channel 7 WABC-TV in New York City. Sandra co-anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. weekend editions of Eyewitness News.
She joined the network in 1998 from WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, where she served as a weekend anchor and reporter from 1989 to 1998. Previously, Sandra was a weekend anchor at both Raleigh, North Carolina’s WRAL-TV and in Beaumont, Texas’ KFDM.
Sandra is a holder of three Emmy Awards for her reporting including Olympic Coverage and the aftermath of Valuejet Airlines Crash in the Everglades. The journalist was an Olympic Reporter for ABC News for seven years. She was also the only Atlanta-based reporter to cover the games from Atlanta before the bid and until the Olympic bombing in 1996. Sandra also reported the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
Quick Facts
| Age | 65 years old (born October 8, 1959) |
| Husband | Savio Oppio (m.2015) |
| Family | Angeline Bookman (mother), Leo Bookman (father) Bridget, Angela, and Pamela (sisters) |
| Net Worth | $ 2 million |
| Salary | $100,000 per year |
Sandra Bookman Age
Sandra was born on October 8, 1959, in Beaumont, Texas, United States. She is 65 years old. Sandra celebrates her birthday on October 8, every year.
Early Life And Education
Sandra was born in Beaumont, Texas to her parents Leo Bookman, her father, and Angeline Bookman, her mother. In addition, she was raised along with her three sisters; Bridget, Angela, and Pamela and her brother Leo Jr. Sandra holds African-American ethnicity and American nationality. Unfortunately, her mother passed on in December 2022 at the age of 81 years.
She attended the University of Texas and earned a degree of B.A. in journalism. After graduating she worked at WSB-TV, WRAL-TV, and KFDM-TV.
Sandra Bookman Husband
Sandra is married to her husband Savio Oppio. Her husband works as a chef by profession. Furthermore, he also worked for Bergdorf Goodman as the assistant manager of client services since August 2022. Furthermore, Sandra’s husband got American citizenship in November 2017. Sandra and Savio married in November 2015. In addition, the couple has created countless unforgettable memories together, from vacationing in Italy in 2017 to meeting Jimmy Kimmel backstage in 2018. They reside in Manhattan, however, they have not shared whether they have any children together.
Here And Now
Sandra hosts a podcast named Here and Now on WABC New York. Some of her episodes include the threat of domestic terrorism in and after the Capitol. Sandra has also interviewed Colvin W. Grannum, President, and CEO of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation.
Sandra Bookman ABC
Sandra joined ABC Eyewitness News in 1998 as a reporter and shortly after was named as a weekend anchor of Eyewitness News. Previously, she served as the weekend anchor of the Action News at WSB-TV in Atlanta. There Sandra worked for nine years from 1989 to 1998.
Currently, she serves as a co-anchor of the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. weekend editions of Eyewitness News. Before WSB-TV, Bookman served as a weekend anchor at both WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, and KFDM-TV in Beaumont, Texas.
Additionally, she was an Olympic Reporter for seven years. Sandra was the only local TV reporter to cover the games from before Atlanta won the bid, until the Olympic bombing in 1996. She also covered the ’92 games in Barcelona, Spain. Sandra has also covered international news, including a series of reports from South Africa following the release of Nelson Mandela from a South African prison in 1990.
Some of Sandra’s colleagues at ABC include:
Kristin Thorne – Investigative Reporter.
Lucy Yang – General Assignment Reporter.
Ryan Field – Lead Sports Anchor.
Sade Baderinwa – News Anchor.
Liz Cho – Co-anchor.
Sandra Bookman Married To Joe Torres
Joe Torres is Sandra’s co-anchor on Eye Witness News. She likes to call him a “TV husband.” Joe is a news anchor and reporter for WABC-TV in New York. He worked worked at WSAV-TV in Savannah, Georgia, and WNEP-TV before joining WABC.
Weight Loss
Sandra has achieved amazing results in her weight loss journey. She has shed off more than 100 pounds ( approx. 45 kg ) and she has managed to keep 70 pounds ( approx.32 kg) off for more than a decade. In addition, she also authors, The Weight Loss Diaries, where she shares tricks, tips, and lessons learned to help others attain their weight loss goals.
Height
Sandra is a woman of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 3 in ( approx. 1.6 m).
Salary
As a reporter and weekend anchor for Eyewitness News on Channel 7 WABC-TV in New York City, Sandra’s salary is $100,000 per year.
Net Worth
She earns her income through her career as a journalist of over two decades. Sandra’s estimated net worth is $ 2 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Sandra Bookman?
Sandra is a 65-year-old who was born on October 8, 1959, in Beaumont, Texas, United States.
Sandra Bookman Is She Married?
She has been married to her husband Savio Oppio since November 2015.
Where Is Sandra Bookman?
Sandra works now as a reporter and weekend anchor for Eyewitness News on Channel 7 WABC-TV in New York City. Her leadership in the newsroom has been critical to the channel’s success with Eyewitness News, earning her the respect of their viewers and the entire New York City community.
Social Media Accounts
Twitter – @SandraBookman7
Instagram – sandrabookman7
Facebook – Sandra Bookman