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| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lidia Curanaj |
| Lidia Curanaj Maiden Name | Lidija Ujkic |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Dating / Partner / Boyfriend | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | As of 2024, she is around 46 years old. |
| What happened to Lidia Curanaj? | At 77 WABC, Lidia Curanaj is the news director and host of the talk show. |
| Children / No of Kids | 1 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Lidia is of Albanian heritage. |
| Nationality | American |
Wiki Bio / Profile Background
Introduction :
Lidia Curanaj is a news presenter at WNYW-TV, a Fox affiliate station based in New York.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Lidia was born and raised in the Bronx, New York along with her four siblings.
- She is of Albanian heritage – her parents were Albanian immigrants.
- She currently resides in Hartsdale, New York, with her husband Victor and their daughter Julia.
- Lidia attended & graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School in NYC.
- After high school, she received a fully funded scholarship to attend Iona College where she started Mass Communication and Media Studies. She also graduated ‘Summa-Cum-Laude’ from their program.
- While in college, Lidia did internships at Rolling Stone, The View with Barbara Walters & at Random House.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- During the course of her career, Lidia has had the privilege of working with various TV networks.
- From December 2004 to January 2009, she started working for Fox Carolina News in Greenville, SC. Here, she worked as a news reporter and anchor.
- In January 2009, she headed to News 12 in New York, where she worked as a reporter and anchor until November 2011.
- After leaving News 12, Lidia joined Fox 5, WNYW in New York, as a General Assignment Reporter & still continues to work there.
Achievements and Accolades :
- Lidia Curanaj is a two-time Emmy Award winner!
- In 2012, she was honored for elevating the image of Albanian women in USA by the Albanian American Women’s Organization.
- In October 2015, she was honored at the Albanian American Success Stories Soirée co*cktail Celebration 2015, as she is one of the few Albanian-Americans to work for TV in the United States.
Interests, Height and Trivia :
- When she is not working, Lidia loves to read – especially both fictional and non-fictional stories.
- She loves listening to music and her favorite genre is Country music.
- Lidia is a big fan of the New York Yankees, whereas her husband loves the New York Mets.
Roger Ailes Controversy :
- In December 2016, Lidia Curanaj filed a civil complaint against Fox Network with allegations of discrimination.
- Lidia mentions that she had a dinner interview with Roger Ailes in 2011 for a spot at the network but did not end up getting it. During the interview, Roger allegedly demanded her to turn around so he could inspect her from head to toe.
- She alleges that Rodger Ailes even called her ex-boyfriend, Senator Gregory Ball, to ask him about her sex life and whether she would “put out.”
- Several months later, Curanaj did get a job at Fox but was told by boss Byron Harmon that she was not quite attractive to be an anchor & even referred to her as “Miss Albania.”
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Joe MNov 4, 2023 at 11:03 pm
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Yo Lidia!
KenOct 31, 2023 at 2:30 am
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I “discovered” Lidia Curana 8 days ago. Now I’ve seen/heard her on her Newsmax show “Sunday Agenda” twice and tonight when she substituted for Greg Kelly. I could be wrong, but…SHE IS FANTASTIC!!! In my limited time watching/listening to her, I will venture to say she is the greatest female newscaster on the air (Steve Bannon, Charlie Kirk, Eric Bolling are why I call her the best female newscaster).
Ken from Redding, CA.
LaineyDec 17, 2023 at 7:28 pm
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Totally agree! Lidia bests all the female anchors on Newsmax…What a gem! Somebody give her a RAISE!!!!!! Love Love Love her!
Virginia AbdallahMay 29, 2023 at 3:01 pm
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I watch Greg Kelly’s show faithfully. I like Lidia. She does a good job of hosting. No complaints.
LaineyDec 17, 2023 at 7:34 pm
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Are you kidding? She is Fantastic! Super informed and has a great voice
Dixie GarnerOct 11, 2022 at 2:25 pm
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I love to listen to Lidia. She gets better the more she is on the air. She is down to earth without being silly. She obviously is very informed and holds her own with those who work with her. I would like to see her have her own show but she might be a good replacement for Bernie.
Emelia ReppucciMay 13, 2023 at 11:06 pm
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We watched Lidia tonight and we were very impressed. She is not only completely able to carry her show, but is very professional. She carries herself very well. We LOVE Newsmax and will not be watching FOX any longer.
Mary AgnesMay 21, 2023 at 6:17 pm
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AGREE. She is an awesome news commentator.✝️
TomAug 19, 2023 at 10:40 pm
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Newsmax is better than fox…they tell it like it really is.
LauraSep 24, 2023 at 6:13 pm
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I have been following Lidia for 3 Sundays now…she is excellent, never let’s a guest get away with a false hood. Best of any hosts I have watched.
Christopher NotaroJun 27, 2022 at 2:34 am
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Lidia adds to the informative, entertaining content that WABC offers. I drive a lot during the day, and always enjoy the programs. Lidia truly adds a unique and enjoyable voice to the roster. God bless the voices who aim to spread the truth!
Bill DelaneyMay 20, 2022 at 10:39 am
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Lidia, the woman is intellectually limited and repeats press releases with the skills of a third-grader. If there is a listener who has learned anything from this reporter, I would be shocked. Bernie’s lame attempts to feign interest are comical.
RVeeMay 2, 2023 at 9:34 pm
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Sir
You believe you are intelligent enough to make such a scathing and personal statement? Shame on you!
EdJan 6, 2024 at 10:00 pm
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You are deaf and blind
Dr. JoeJan 21, 2022 at 2:35 am
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Lidia is so intelligent, witty and classy that she is being wasted on the radio. She should run for public office! Maybe even against a narcissistic dullard New York politician who we are all familiar with. I’m proud that we went to the same college (Iona).
JanetJan 29, 2023 at 3:49 pm
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Hey, are you ethnically racist? Did you graduate summa-cum-laude as the brilliant and beautiful Lidia Curanja did? Your IQ, I suspect, may be limited like your appreciation of the variety of ethnicities in the world (who need to be respected for their contributions to the world). What have you contributed?
EdJan 6, 2024 at 10:01 pm
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You are deaf and blind
Geraldine HawsNov 2, 2021 at 5:02 pm
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In a German old age home, they held old people down to inject them with that vaccine. They had dementia & really couldn’t give permission. Eleven died that month when usually about 2 die in a month. People are dying from that vaccine. They tried to resist that vaccine but were held down. Some died shortly afterwards. The whistleblower said there were soldiers doing the injections and the uniforms were intimidating
Larry ListenerOct 8, 2021 at 7:50 pm
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Originally, she was a Trump critic, but when confronted with a listener backlash she became a sycophant. She attacks AOC for not speaking with a Bronx accent. What? It’s Curanaj who, I believe, was canceled at 4 pm because enough listeners couldn’t listen anymore. She makes AOC sound schoolmarmish.
Curanaj is another wannabe conservative talk show host who doesn’t hold any principled beliefs. Unfortunately, she will continue to pose as a newswoman “giving both sides.” If she said “the other side,” at least that’s honest.
JanJan 29, 2023 at 3:59 pm
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Another woman hater. Obviously, you are a self-hypnotized, brainwashed loser with NO critical thinking skills. YOU are the boring, totalitarian, knee-jerk, mindless robot. No hope for you…you’re too far gone since you yourself have done this because of the way you have allowed your brain to become a vestigial structure.
RoosalieMay 10, 2023 at 9:17 pm
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Missed you on sand radio. Ok though you was the greatest! Glad to hear you will be on newsmax. your feelings were so close to mine. I miss you.lots of luck with your new job. You deserve it. Would love to hear your mom recipe for that Albanian stew. I am of Italian stock. Lots of food similer. Good luck.
RitaDec 16, 2023 at 10:10 pm
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Listen Larry, I think she’s great. She’s down to earth and she gets her point across. What would you like her to say?
PatriciaSep 4, 2021 at 7:38 pm
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I believe that Lidia Curanaj was destined to become a major asset at 77-WABC Radio. She gives us information and news; the good and the bad! Realistic Americans need/want to know!
Thankful,
Trisha.NanJul 5, 2021 at 8:06 pm
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Love Lidia! She is beautiful and unique! And very smart and not afraid to be a woman!!! Soooo good luck! Keep representing all of us beautiful, smart women out there!!!
Jack SuttonMar 12, 2021 at 7:23 pm
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Lidia’s the Best Woman on the airwaves!!! She’s Great!!!
TomNov 12, 2020 at 12:33 pm
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Lidia is wonderful and the girl can sing!!! Unlike Bernie lol
RussOct 12, 2020 at 12:14 pm
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Listening to Lidia and Dominic right now subbing for Bernie and Sid (7:30 12/30/2020) Great chemistry. They should have their own show.
Phyllis KellerJul 11, 2020 at 11:32 pm
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I recently heard you on the radio, and now you’re my favorite. Keep up the good work.
Greg OloskeyJul 11, 2020 at 2:26 pm
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I hope we hear more from Lydia on WABC, in the future!!
Anthony FerrantinoJul 11, 2020 at 10:31 am
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Loved Lidia the first time I heard her she deserves more exposure.
Ira KrulikJul 11, 2020 at 12:51 am
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Obviously really smart and very well informed. Love smart, sassy women, especially Conservative ones.
Hope they find more room for you on WABC. God Bless!
Kevin QuinnJun 11, 2020 at 1:46 pm
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Heard you today with Mr Carter. You get it 100%. Called yourself a Micon referring to your karaoke skills made me lol. Where are you speaking when not filling in on Wabc? You should be on with Curtis Sliwa. A Bronx girl that gets it should be heard more often
Happy Thanksgiving!
DowntheshoreMar 12, 2020 at 10:16 pm
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Lydia is a breath of fresh air. I would prefer her co-hosting with Curt in the afternoons. She knows NY, can challenge Curtis with facts and offer substance, unlike his current female co-host. Actually, Lydia can hold her own and deserves her own daily show.
Emc1Nov 1, 2023 at 1:27 am
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Where is Greg Kelly? I do like Lidia however. Kelly is entertaining and love his passion. Please don’t tell me he is leaving!!!
Lawrence KulakFeb 4, 2020 at 10:19 pm
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Lidia is an example of a REAL WOMAN. She should be on WABC every day.
Lydia Rocks big time – and we can’t appreciate real women like this because of our misogynistic culture where women are supposed to be cute and not too intelligent. Well, Lidia is not cute, S*xy hell yes! BECAUSE SHE IS INTELLIGENT AND KNOWS SHE HAS SOMETHING TO SAY.
Bank Of MomApr 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm
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AGREED!!!
BobSep 1, 2023 at 6:43 pm
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I watch Lidia on Newsmax and she is amazing to watch and hear. Lidia is very smart, very classy, and very beautiful. Keep up the the good work on Newsmax.
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