Ilia Calderón is a prominent Colombian television journalist, best known as the co-anchor of Univision's flagship evening news program, Noticiero Univision.
Ilia Calderón was born on May 15, 1972, in Chocó, Colombia. Raised in a modest household, she was inspired by her strong-willed mother, although contrary to some reports, her mother was not a television personality. Calderón pursued higher education at the University of Antioquia, where she earned a degree in social work. Her academic background helped shape her sensitivity to social issues, which later became a hallmark of her journalism career.
Ilia Calderón is married to Eugene Jang, a Korean American physical therapist. The couple met in 2010 through Ilia’s personal trainer, and they welcomed their daughter, Anna, in 2012. Calderón has openly shared her experience with infertility, including her diagnosis with endometriosis and undergoing multiple surgeries to remove uterine fibroids. Eventually, she became a mother through in vitro fertilization, a journey she has called challenging yet transformative.
As the mother of a multicultural daughter, Calderón has been vocal about issues of racism and social justice. Living in Miami with her Hispanic and Asian family, she frequently speaks out against discrimination, especially on platforms such as Univision. In 2015, she penned a public letter addressing racism in media, referencing the firing of Rodner Figueroa, who made a controversial comment comparing Michelle Obama to a character from "Planet of the Apes." Calderón’s advocacy reflects her commitment to creating a more inclusive society for future generations.
Ilia Calderón began her journalism career as a news presenter at Teleantioquia before joining Noticiero CM&. She later moved to the United States to work for Telemundo, where she anchored the weekend edition of Noticiero Telemundo. Her professionalism, charisma, and journalistic integrity quickly made her a standout in the industry.
At Univision, Calderón broke significant barriers. In November 2017, she succeeded María Elena Salinas as co-anchor of Noticiero Univision, becoming the first Afro-Latina to anchor a weekday evening newscast on a major U.S. broadcast network. Her presence stands as a powerful symbol in an industry historically dominated by lighter-skinned anchors. She has consistently delivered hard-hitting reports on a range of topics including political developments, social causes, and critical global events, such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Middle Eastern conflicts.
| Birth Date: | 15 May, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television presenter Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Colombia |
| Birth Place: | Chocó Department |
| Education: | University of Antioquia |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Colombian television journalist |
| Twitter Id: | Iliacalderon |
| Net Worth 2020: | 5 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 61 million |
