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Maria Grace Sansone was born on February 26, 1981, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Raised in this small city, Sansone’s early years were marked by experiences that shaped her dynamic personality and passion for communication. From an early age, her charisma and comfort in front of the camera set her apart from her peers.
Sansone's television career began at the age of 11 when she was discovered after participating in a local kids’ slam-dunk contest. Local reporter Mike Gallagher noticed her on-camera presence and invited her for an interview. This led to her becoming a young anchor for the sports show Down to Size on WJET-TV, an ABC affiliate in Erie.
By the age of 13, Maria had already conducted interviews with numerous major sports figures, including Jim Kelly, Michael Jordan, Bill Cowher, and Tommy Lasorda. Her natural interviewing talent and engaging screen presence quickly gained attention beyond her hometown station.
Soon after her early success at WJET-TV, Sansone was noticed by ABC network producers. She went on to become a sideline reporter and co-host for ABC Sports, gaining national exposure as one of the youngest talents in network television history. Her rapid rise in the industry earned her the distinction of being called the “Youngest Reporter in the History of Network Television.”
In December 1992, she appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, increasing her national visibility. She later hosted Wide World of Sports for Kids, covering major sports events such as the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the Kentucky Derby. She also co-hosted Gladiators 2000 alongside Ryan Seacrest, further building her reputation as a promising young broadcaster.
Despite her early career success, Sansone remained committed to her education. She attended Villa Maria Academy in Erie before enrolling at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She graduated with a degree in Communications and Political Science, equipping her with skills that would support her long-term career in media.
After graduating, Sansone moved to Manhattan and joined MTV Networks, where she hosted The 9, a daily video countdown. She also worked with WNBC 4 New York, as well as LX New York, participating in a range of entertainment and lifestyle segments.
She co-hosted the NBC competition series On the Rocks: Search for America’s Best Bartender and contributed to various NBC broadcasts, showcasing her versatility across entertainment formats.
Sansone expanded her career into celebrity and pop culture reporting with TV Guide Network. There, she conducted interviews with a range of celebrities and artists, and contributed coverage of major events including the Grammy Awards. Her reports and red-carpet interviews solidified her position in entertainment journalism.
Over the course of her career, Sansone has worked with several notable media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS Sports, ESPN, and the TV Guide Network. Her wide-reaching experience across sports, news, and entertainment has positioned her as a respected television personality. As of recent estimates, Maria Sansone’s net worth is approximately $8 million, earned through her extensive media career.
Maria Sansone is married to Joshua Guthartz. On December 13, 2013, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Grace Louise. Sansone often shares glimpses of her personal life and family through her social media, offering fans a connection beyond her on-screen career.
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