Bio
- Majored in communications during his undergraduate studies at Ibero-American University.
- Emigrated to America in 1983 after a brief career in journalism in his native Mexico.
- Became co-anchor of the Univisión network's Noticiero Univisión in 1986, at the age of 28.
- As an advocate for literacy among Latinos, he started the first ever Hispanic television book club, Despierta Leyendo, in 2002.
- Received an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Richmond in 2007.
- Attained dual Mexican-US citizenship in 2008.
- Has penned several books, including the bestsellers No Borders: A Journalist's Search for Home (2002), and Dying to Cross: The Worst Immigrant Tragedy in American History (2005).
- Has received dozens of national and international awards and recognitions, including 8 Emmy Awards for Excellence in Journalism as well as the renowned Maria Moors Cabot Award from the University of Columbia in 2001.
Jorge RamosMarch 16, 1958 (age 68)Mexico City, Mexico
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Bio
- Majored in communications during his undergraduate studies at Ibero-American University.
- Emigrated to America in 1983 after a brief career in journalism in his native Mexico.
- Became co-anchor of the Univisión network's Noticiero Univisión in 1986, at the age of 28.
- As an advocate for literacy among Latinos, he started the first ever Hispanic television book club, Despierta Leyendo, in 2002.
- Received an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Richmond in 2007.
- Attained dual Mexican-US citizenship in 2008.
- Has penned several books, including the bestsellers No Borders: A Journalist's Search for Home (2002), and Dying to Cross: The Worst Immigrant Tragedy in American History (2005).
- Has received dozens of national and international awards and recognitions, including 8 Emmy Awards for Excellence in Journalism as well as the renowned Maria Moors Cabot Award from the University of Columbia in 2001.
