Who is Rosanna Scotto?
Rosanna Scotto, an American news anchor, was born on April 29, 1958, in New York City. She is widely recognized as the co-host of Good Day New York on Fox 5 NY WNYW. A prominent presence in New York journalism since joining WNYW in 1986, Scotto has earned multiple Emmy Awards for her exceptional work as an anchor. Over the years, she has reported on significant stories and events, conducting exclusive interviews and covering notable trials. Scotto holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from The Catholic University of America.
Rosanna Scotto age and birthday
Scotto, born on April 29, 1958, in New York City, is a Taurus.
Rosanna Scotto height and weight
Scotto stands about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 57 kilograms. She has an hourglass-shaped figure with measurements of 36-24-36 inches, complemented by her brown eyes and brown hair.
Rosanna Scotto educational background
Scotto attended Visitation Academy and Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, graduating in 1976. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from The Catholic University of America in 1980 and holds honorary doctorates from St. John’s University and Mount St. Mary College.
Rosanna Scotto’s dating life, spouse and children
Scotto has been married to lawyer Louis John Ruggiero since September 14, 1986. They have two children, Louis “L.J.” and Jenna Ruggiero. Scotto is also a part-owner of the family’s New York City restaurant, Fresco by Scotto, where she assists in the kitchen and greets guests.
Rosanna Scotto’s nationality, parents and siblings
Scotto is American by nationality, born to Anthony Scotto, a former mobster, and Marion Anastasio, whose father was also a mobster. She has three siblings—Elaina, Anthony Jr., and John Scotto—and they co-own the family restaurant, Fresco by Scotto, in New York City.
Rosanna career
Scotto began her television journalism career at WTBS, Ted Turner’s UHF station in Atlanta, where she worked as a reporter for two local programs and as an associate producer for the station’s evening newscast. In 1982, she returned to New York City to become a reporter for WABC-TV’s Good Morning New York, which later evolved into Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.
In 1986, Scotto joined WNYW-TV (Fox 5 NY) as a weekend anchor and reporter. She quickly advanced, becoming the lead female anchor in 1990. Over the years, Scotto anchored various newscasts, including the 5 pm, 10 pm, and Fox 5 Live 11 am news. In 2008, she was named the anchor of Good Day New York, where she has remained a prominent figure.
Throughout her career, Scotto has earned multiple Emmy Awards for her anchoring and has reported on major stories, exclusive interviews, and high-profile trials. She has also appeared in cameo roles on TV shows and films such as New York Undercover, The Object of My Affection, and Ghostbusters. Beyond journalism, Scotto is a part-owner of the family’s New York City restaurant, Fresco by Scotto, where she often assists in the kitchen and greets guests.
Scotto net worth
She has a net worth of $1 million and generates an annual salary of $108,000.
