Alright, let’s get real for a sec — Ana Belaval isn’t just another TV reporter who fades into the background while you’re chugging your morning coffee. Nope, she’s a total firecracker on the WGN Morning News in Chicago. If you’ve ever caught her “Around Town” segments, you know she’s got this wild mix of energy, wit, and that “I’m just here to have a good time” vibe that makes you want to pay attention to local news. As of 2025, she’s still lighting up screens and making people grin before 9 a.m. — which, honestly, is a miracle in itself.
So, where’d she get all that spark? Born August 23, 1974, right in Puerto Rico, Ana grew up marinated in culture, family, and the kind of community spirit that gives you endless stories to tell. You can see it in how she does her job — there’s empathy, a dash of sass, and, yeah, she’s not afraid to poke fun at herself. Classic island energy. She later hopped over to the mainland for college and to chase the wild world of TV news, which, let’s be real, isn’t for the faint of heart.
Ana didn’t just land in Chicago by accident. She hustled her way up, starting as a general assignment reporter (which, let’s face it, is code for “does everything no one else wants to do”). But the thing is, she made it work. Now, she owns her spot at WGN-TV, especially with her “Around Town” gig, which is an excuse to check out all the cool stuff in Chicago and get paid for it. Not bad, right? Plus, she brings a big voice for the Latino community in the Midwest, which is a huge deal in an industry that, let’s be honest, still has some catching up to do.
And don’t forget her time on CNN en Español. Girl’s got range. Hard news, lifestyle fluff, festival food — she’s covered it all.
Home life? Yeah, she’s got that too. Married to Danny (also Puerto Rican, because, hello, power couple), and they’ve got two kids — a daughter and a son. She shares these relatable, sometimes hilarious family moments on her social media. Makes you feel like you know her, you know? She’s always talking about the balancing act between work and family, and she seems to pull it off without losing her mind (how?!).
Ana’s funny, she’s real, and she loves throwing in Spanish phrases or showing off her Puerto Rican roots whenever she can. You get the feeling she’d be a blast to hang out with, maybe over some killer mofongo and a cold drink. Outside the newsroom, she’s big on travelling, food adventures, and backing community projects, especially anything to do with education or cultural pride in Chicago.
Money talk? Alright, let’s spill it. By 2025, her net worth will float somewhere between $1.5 $2 million. Most of that’s from her WGN-TV gig, but she’s also doing brand deals, speaking gigs, and popping up in other media now and then. She’s pulling down, what, $80K to $120K a year? Not bad for someone who gets to eat deep-dish pizza on live TV.
