Alexis Fernandez Biography
Alexis Fernandez is an accomplished American award-winning journalist serving as an anchor and reporter at KVVU FOX 5 in Henderson, Nevada. Since joining the station in March 2002, following her tenure at KTUU Channel 2 in Anchorage, Alaska, Fernandez has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Alexis Fernandez?
Fernandez was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, though she has not made her exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of her birth, and her age, remain undisclosed. However, judging from her appearance, Fernandez is likely to be in her 30s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Fernandez attended Liberty High School, Henderson, Nevada, where she earned her high school diploma. After graduating, she enrolled at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. She also studied abroad at the University of Barcelona in Spain and is fluent in Spanish. While in college, Fernandez had the opportunity to intern at MTV, Fox News Channel, and the U.S. Senate.
At KVVU FOX 5 Las Vegas, Fernandez serves as an anchor and reporter, where she reports on major local stories and contributes to FOX 5’s coverage of Las Vegas community events. She joined the station in March 2022 as a seasoned journalist with more than a decade of experience working in local television news.
Prior to FOX 5, Fernandez served as a weekday evening anchor and reporter at KTUU Channel 2 in Anchorage, Alaska (April 2020 to March 2022). While at the station, Fernandez co-anchored extended live coverage of the 7.0 earthquake in Alaska, earning a Regional Murrow Award. Before that, she had worked at several stations, including KTVA 11 News in Anchorage, Alaska, KGUN in Tucson, Arizona, covering immigration and the aftermath of the 2011 shooting that critically injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, and KTVF in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Among the honors she has received over her broadcasting career include multiple Emmy Nominations including Pacific Southwest Chapter (2023, 2026) and Northwest Regional Emmy nominations (2015, 2021), Regional Murrow Award (2019): For breaking news coverage of Alaska’s earthquake, Goldie Award (2011) Alaska Broadcasters Association “Service to Community”, and NATAS Northwest Regional Emmy Award (2019) for Overall Excellence for KTUU-TV.
At KVVU FOX 5, Fernandez works alongside;
- Kim Passoth
- Jaclyn Schultz
- Joe Vigil
- Tom Durian
- Jason Feinberg
- Sam Argier
- Ted Pretty
- Kyndell Kim
- Kevin Bolinger
- Vince Sapienza
- Les Krifaton
Alexis Fernandez Partner | Kids
Fernandez values privacy and prefers to keep details of her personal life away from public attention. Therefore, information regarding her marital status, relationships, or whether she has children has not been disclosed. There is also no confirmed record of her being married, engaged, or a parent, and such updates will be provided if and when she chooses to share them in the future.
Alexis Fernandez’s Parents and Siblings
Fernandez was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about her family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Alexis Fernandez’s Salary
Fernandez earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Alexis Fernandez’s Height
Fernandez is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Alexis Fernandez Net Worth
Fernandez’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Fernandez is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Twitter @alexisreporter, where she has more than 2k followers.