Juju Chang
American journalist
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Facts of Juju Chang
| Name | Juju Chang |
| Birth Name | Hyunju "Juju" Chang |
| Date of Birth | September 17, 1965 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth Country | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean - American |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
| Profession | American journalist |
| Net worth | $1.2 Million |
| Salary | $106,614 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Neal Shapiro (m. 1995) |
| Children | Travis Shapiro, Jared Shapiro |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Height | 1.67 m |
| Weight | 58 KG |
| Father | Chang Pal-gi |
| Mother | Okyong Chang |
| Education | Stanford University, Adrian Wilcox High School |
| TV Show | Nightline, Good Morning America |
About
Juju Chang is an award-winning journalist, who first grabbed the spotlight with her off-air reporting on the 1991 Gulf War to the 1992 historical presidential election. She also interviewed many high-profile personalities, like former president of South Korea, Lee Myung-bak, and the 8th United Nations secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon.
Juju as born as Hyunju Chang on 17th September 1965 in Seoul, South Korea. At the age of 4, she moved to Sunnyvale, California with her parents, Okyong Chang and Palki Chang from South Korea in 1969.
After moving to the United States, Chang enrolled at Marian A. Peterson High School in 1970. But, she then transferred to Adrian C. Wilcox High School and graduated in the class of 1983. During her high school days, she had a keen interest in swimming and noted as a national swimmer.
Chang then joined Stanford University in 1983 after graduating from high school. Furthermore, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Communication in 1987. So, what is happening in Chang’s personal life?
Salary & Net Worth
Juju Chang pursued the journalism career as a desk assistant for ABC News in 1984. She then became a fill-in reporter and producer for a daily news program, World News Tonight from 1991 to 1995. She, further, worked as a reporter for ABC News affiliated TV station, KGO-TV from 1995 to 1996. Also, she contributed news for 20/20, and Good Morning America.
Chang is currently appearing as a special correspondent for ABC News late-night news program, Nightline. So, she probably earns an average salary of $106,614, which is similar to a ABC News correspondent. As of 2020, she boasts a fruitful net worth of $1.2 Million.
As a prominent journalist, Chang has won several awards and recognitions. She earned an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award in 1995. She is the recipient of two Gracie Awards and three Emmy Awards. Also, she garnered a Freddie Award.
Relationship Status
The 54-year-old, Chang is living a joyful marital union with the CEO and president of WNET, Neal Shapiro. The couple married on 2nd December 1995 at the 200 Fifth Club in New York City, New York, where Rabbi Bernard Bloom performed their nuptial.
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Five years after the marriage, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, Jared Shapiro in 2000. Later, they again found the bundle of joy when they welcomed second son, Travis Shapiro in 2003. The family of four members turned out to be five when Chang gave birth to their third son, Mason (born in 2007).
The pair has been together for overall 25 years in a cherishable bond of marriage. Moreover, they love to travel to new places on winter and summer vacations during holidays. They currently reside in the greater New York City area. Read more about Genevieve Shaw Brown‘s married life.
Pet
New York City, New York-based journalist, Chang keeps a great fondness of love and affection towards animals. She adopted a Labradoodle dog breed, Hershey as her pet, with whom she can spend a lovely time in her spare time.
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As of now, the current price of a Labradoodle dog breed ranges from $500 to $1,500 at a local pet shop. Besides, a Labradoodle cross breed’s cost varies from $2,500 to $3,000 with a specified pedigree.
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