Syma Chowdhry
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Syma Chowdhry is an Emmy-nominated television news anchor, reporter, producer, model, and actress. She is currently a news reporter for KYW-TV CBS in Philadelphia.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 16 Nov, 1980
- Age
- 39 yrs
- Occupations
- Model
Journalist
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Staten Island
- Education
- Temple University
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American model and reporter
- Twitter Id
- SymaChowdhry
Early Life and Education
Born in Staten Island, New York, Syma Chowdhry is of South Asian descent—her father is of Pakistani origin and her mother is of Indian heritage. She was raised in New Jersey, where she gained early recognition by winning a national pageant title as New Jersey’s Perfect Teen during high school. Chowdhry pursued her higher education at Temple University in Philadelphia, earning a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.
Personal Life
In 2006, Chowdhry married Aamer, an attorney, in New Jersey. The couple was introduced through mutual friends.
Television Career
Chowdhry began her television career in high school, hosting a local entertainment and features program for Adelphia Cable. After completing her degree, she started professionally as a features reporter at News 14 Carolina in North Carolina, where she also served as a web content developer.
She later joined News 12 New Jersey, initially working in the entertainment division before transitioning to hard news reporting. Her impactful street reporting covered a wide range of stories including crime, weather events, and community issues. She became known for her ability to present emotionally charged stories with clarity and accuracy.
Chowdhry has also worked for CBS’s CW50 in Detroit and currently reports for KYW-TV CBS in Philadelphia. Additionally, she contributes stories to HLN and other media outlets on a freelance basis.
