Thalia Assuras
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Early Life and Education
Thalia Assuras was born on May 27, 1957, in London, Ontario, Canada. The daughter of Greek immigrants from Tripoli who moved to Canada following World War II, Assuras grew up in a bilingual household that fostered a strong sense of heritage and global awareness. She attended London Central Secondary School before enrolling at the University of Western Ontario, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Driven by a passion for communication and current affairs, she later pursued graduate studies in journalism, completing her master's degree in 1981.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 27 May, 1957
- Age
- 62 yrs
- Occupations
- Journalist
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- Citizenship
- Canada
- Birth Place
- London
- Education
- University of Western Ontario
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- Journalist, news anchor, media consultant
Broadcast Journalism Beginnings
Assuras began her journalism career in Canadian television, working for Global Television and CITY-TV. From 1985 to 1988, she served as a reporter and host for CityPulse, a key news program at CITY-TV. Her early career helped establish her reputation for clear reporting and insightful interviewing, laying the groundwork for her transition to U.S. broadcasting networks.
Network News Career
In 1992, Assuras joined ABC, where she co-anchored World News Now alongside Aaron Brown from 1992 to 1993. She later partnered with Boyd Matson on the program before leaving ABC in January 1997. That same year, she joined CBS News as a correspondent, marking the beginning of a prominent period in her career.
At CBS, Assuras took on several high-profile roles. From 1999 to 2001, she was co-anchor of The Saturday Early Show, and from 2001 to 2009, she served as the primary anchor for the CBS Evening News Saturday Edition. Until May 2011, she also hosted energyNOW!, a weekly news magazine focused on energy and environmental issues.
