Irene Cruz
As an Irvine native, Irene has always held Southern California close to her heart throughout her entire career. She graduated with a B.A. degree in Literary Journalism from UC Irvine and a scholarship award from the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).
Prior to ABC7, Irene anchored the 10 p.m. newscast weeknights and reported for WOAI-TV in San Antonio, Texas. She was nominated for two Emmys, including a report regarding the risks of deepfake technology. Before Texas, she anchored and reported for KXTV-TV in Sacramento, California, covering everything from the Northern California wildfires to the potential Oroville Dam failure to protests at the state Capitol.
Irene started her career at KYMA-TV in Yuma, Arizona. In the Desert Southwest, Irene anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, produced shows and reported as a multi-media journalist who shot and edited her own stories. She covered topics such as border security, immigration and agriculture.
Irene is the proud daughter of Filipino immigrants and comprehends Tagalog fluently. When she's not reporting, you can find her immersed in many of her hobbies: 3D printing, piano, singing, writing science fiction and attending Comic-Cons. She also adores her two Maltipoos, Kricket and Wrigley, who have both traveled with her across the country as she pursues her dream of being a journalist.
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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Irene Cruz
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Irene's Stories
At least 6 hurt in SF street shootout after weekend of gun violence across the US
At least six people were hurt as two people in cars chased each other and opened fire on the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, following a weekend of mass shootings and gun violence across the U.S.
UFC fighters, Rams cheerleaders, LA. Angels help students 'exit' from 8th grade to high school
UFC fighters, Rams cheerleaders and L.A. Angels staff help students go from eighth grade to high school. At Warner Middle School in Westminster, students took "exit interviews" to reflect on their best memories and future goals.
Famed LA artist Mister Cartoon unveils first solo art exhibit
Mister Cartoon is known for his famous Los Angeles-inspired paintings, murals and celebrity tattoos and now, he's doing something even bigger.
Mental Health Monday: Challenges for the LGBTQ+ community
June is Pride Month. We talked to a representative of APLA Health about mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people
LA Rams unveil 2,000-square-foot mural in Monterey Park in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month
The Rams unveiled a mural for the Monterey Park community in continuation of the team's recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Tuesday.
Rams inauguran mural en Monterey Park como parte del Mes de la Herencia Asiática Americana
Los Rams el miércoles inauguraron un mural para la comunidad de Monterey Park como parte del reconocimiento del equipo al Mes de la Herencia Asiática Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico.
Woman who disappeared during cross-country trip with boyfriend to OC possibly spotted in NorCal
A woman who went missing while on a cross-country road trip to Orange County with her boyfriend is believed to have been spotted in Northern California.
Family seeks answers after woman disappears during cross-country trip with boyfriend to OC
A family is searching for answers after they say their loved one disappeared during a cross-country trip to SoCal with her boyfriend, who is also missing.
South Bay 15-year-old becomes 1st American woman to be drafted to Western Hockey League
Making the South Bay proud! At the age of 15, Morgan Stickney of Redondo Beach has become the first American woman to be drafted to the Western Hockey League.
Tony Awards becomes latest show disrupted as writers strike enters 3rd week
The committee that oversees the annual Tony Awards is set to meet Monday to consider what to do now that the Writers Guild of America has denied a requested waiver to allow this year's ceremony to be broadcast as scheduled