Sonia vinci
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Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 1 Jan, 1971
- Age
- 49 yrs
- Occupations
- Journalist
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- Citizenship
- Australia
- Birth Place
- Western Australia
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- Australian journalist
- Net Worth 2021
- 5 million
Early Life and Background
Born in 1971, Sonia Vinci is an Australian television journalist recognized for her contributions to media and advocacy for mental health. Her passion for journalism has played a vital role in establishing her voice in the industry and earning her widespread respect.
Personal Life
Sonia Vinci is a devoted mother of three children. Her eldest child, Jack, is six years old, followed by Harry, who is five, and her youngest, Nina, who is two and a half. The family resides in Perth, Western Australia, where she maintains a balance between her career and family life.
Career in Journalism
Sonia began her journalism career in 1990 at the Perth-based radio station 6PR. At a young age, she made history by becoming Australia's youngest female news director. During her time at 6PR, Sonia also contributed to Channel Seven as a journalist, appearing on Seven News Weekends and presenting the sports segment for Seven’s Footy Show in 1994.
Her career later took her to regional broadcaster GWN, where she worked as a news presenter before returning to 6PR and joining Channel Nine in 2000. Initially a substitute presenter, Sonia eventually became the weekday co-anchor for Nine News Perth alongside Dixie Marshall. From 2003 to 2007, the duo became recognized as a pioneering female co-anchor team in Australian news broadcasting.
