José Díaz-Balart Biography
José Díaz-Balart is a well-known Cuban-American journalist and television anchor, currently working for both Telemundo and NBC News. Before this, he was the face of the weeknight editions of Noticias Telemundo on Telemundo and José Díaz-Balart Reports on MSNBC. Nowadays, he anchors the Saturday editions of NBC Nightly News.
Díaz-Balart kicked off his career in radio, but by the mid-1980s, he transitioned into print journalism with United Press International. In December 1984, he took on the role of Central American Bureau Chief for the Spanish International Network, which is now known as Univision. In 1987, he played a key role in launching Telemundo’s news division, Noticias Telemundo, where he helped create its inaugural program, Noticiero Telemundo-HBC. He then made a name for himself as a television reporter in Miami, working at WTVJ from 1988 until he joined CBS in May 1996. In August 1996, Díaz-Balart made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program when he started anchoring CBS News’ This Morning.
By the year 2000, he made his way back to Spanish-language television, taking the helm of Telemundo’s morning show, Esta Mañana. He later co-hosted Telemundo’s first morning news and entertainment program, Esta Mañana, along with the public affairs show Cada Día. In 2002, he launched a monthly interview series on Telemundo called Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart, where he had the opportunity to interview political leaders and presidential candidates, including every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan.
In 2003, he returned to English-language television as a news anchor at WTVJ in Miami. By 2009, he became the anchor for Telemundo’s evening newscast, Noticias Telemundo, further establishing himself as a prominent figure in both Spanish- and English-language broadcast journalism.
José Díaz-Balart Age
Balart is 65 years old as of 2026. He was born José Díaz-Balart Caballero on 7 November 1960 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
José Díaz-Balart Height
Balart stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m).
José Díaz-Balart Family
Balart was reared in Madrid, Spain after his family left Cuba in 1959. Rafael Daz-Balart y Gutiérrez (a former Cuban politician) and Hilda Caballero Brunet are his parents. Rafael Daz-Balart (a banker), Mario Daz-Balart (a US representative), and Lincoln Daz-Balart are his three brothers (a former U.S. representative). Waldo Diaz-Balart, his uncle, is an internationally renowned painter. Fidel Castro’s first wife, Mirta Diaz-Balart, was his aunt; as a result, Fidel Castro is his uncle by marriage, and the late Fidel Castro Jr. (Fidelito) was his first cousin.
José Díaz-Balart Wife and Dughters
Balart is married to Brenda Balart. They have two daughters together. Their daughters are named Katrina Balart and Sabrina Balart.
José Díaz-Balart Salary
Balart earns an annual salary of $1 million.
José Díaz-Balart Net Worth
Balart has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
José Díaz-Balart Telemundo and NBC News
Balart is a well-known Cuban-American journalist and television anchor, currently working for both Telemundo and NBC News. Before this, he was the face of the weeknight editions of Noticias Telemundo on Telemundo and José Díaz-Balart Reports on MSNBC. Nowadays, he anchors the Saturday editions of NBC Nightly News.
Díaz-Balart kicked off his career in radio, but by the mid-1980s, he transitioned into print journalism with United Press International. In December 1984, he took on the role of Central American Bureau Chief for the Spanish International Network, which is now known as Univision. In 1987, he played a key role in launching Telemundo’s news division, Noticias Telemundo, where he helped create its inaugural program, Noticiero Telemundo-HBC. He then made a name for himself as a television reporter in Miami, working at WTVJ from 1988 until he joined CBS in May 1996. In August 1996, Díaz-Balart made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program when he started anchoring CBS News’ This Morning.
By the year 2000, he made his way back to Spanish-language television, taking the helm of Telemundo’s morning show, Esta Mañana. He later co-hosted Telemundo’s first morning news and entertainment program, Esta Mañana, along with the public affairs show Cada Día. In 2002, he launched a monthly interview series on Telemundo called Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart, where he had the opportunity to interview political leaders and presidential candidates, including every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan.
In 2003, he returned to English-language television as a news anchor at WTVJ in Miami. By 2009, he became the anchor for Telemundo’s evening newscast, Noticias Telemundo, further establishing himself as a prominent figure in both Spanish- and English-language broadcast journalism.
Other anchors include Forrest Sawyer, Joan Lunden, Jim Avila, Joan Lunden, Cecily Tynan, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, David Muir, Amy Robach, Kendis Gibson, Diane Macedo, Rob Nelson, Paula Faris, and Reena Ninan.
