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Ann Rohmer

Ann Rohmer, born Ann Margaret Rohmer is a popular media personality and television broadcaster in Canada. She was born March 2, 1958.

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Personal Life

Ann Rohmer's parents are Olivia Rohmer and Richard Rohmer. Her elder sister Catherine is a lawyer.  Ann was professionally trained in figure skating by coach Sheldon Galbraith. Ann took part in state-level competitions until a car accident ended her aspirations at the age of 14. Ann's athletic passions continued with tennis, downhill skiing, waterskiing, and aerobics, which Ann instructs. 

After completing her education at Toronto's Branksome Hall in 1976, Ann served as a flight attendant at Nordair, where she was referred to as "Miss Interline" and awarded a trophy from Mr. Paul Pelletier – the vice president of the company.  She was married briefly to Canadian downhill skier Steve Podborski

Career

Ann first was introduced to television viewers in the 1970's, co-hosting  "That's Life", a Global Television Network news/entertainment magazine. In 1979, Ann anchored the syndicated program "Show Biz".  Ann joined CTV's Canada AM as a featured reporter and in 1986, Ann joined  CityTV, where she worked as the weekend sports host. Ann was one of the first female Canadian sports reporters to interview male athletes in their change rooms.  Ann then co-hosted Breakfast Television for more 12 years. 

Seeking a change, in October 2001,  Ann became the program presenter for CP24 and City Online, an interactive on-air, phone-in show.  In February 2002, Ann served as a news anchor as well as hosted CP 24's  "Hot Property" and "Animal House Calls". Ann substitutes for Jee Yun Lee on "HomePage" and Tonya Rouse on "Perfect Fit". 

Ann is a long time supporter of the World Wildlife Fund and has also lent support to many animal-associated non-profit organizations.

In June 2010,  Ann announced she would be leaving CP24, where she was given an on-air sendoff. In the Fall of that same year, Ann returned to CP24 where she continues news anchoring.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 2 Mar, 1958
Age: 62 yrs
Occupations: Journalist
Citizenship: Canada
Birth Place: Canada
Gender: Female
Description: Canadian television personality
Spouse: Steve Podborski
Net Worth 2020: 5 million
Net Worth 2021: 4 million
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Last Modified: Jun 22 2020
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