Luana Munoz
Luana@LuanaMunoz.com (407) 756-7203
Profile
I am an American born news anchor and journalist of Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. As a Latina, I understand the issues that immigrants and women face and I promote stories that expose the hardships and injustices marginalized groups in our society are facing.
In today’s political climate, where disinformation spreads like wildfire, political leaders try to drown out the truth, and people cling to headlines that align with their bias, I believe my role as a journalist is even more crucial. My degree in Political Science from UCLA coupled with my more than 16 years of experience in the field have given me the ability to ask tough questions of local, state and federal leaders.
Skills
- Reported during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022, and Hurricane Milton in 2024
- Reported on the 2022 general election focusing on the U.S. House Florida District 9 race in which Rep. Darren Soto won
- Anchored, reported, and wrote scripts for special COVID-19 daily segments in Spanish
- Solo anchored continuous breaking news coverage during Hurricane Laura which struck Louisiana as a category 4 in 2020.
Organizations & Awards
National Association of Hispanic Journalist
National Association of Black Journalist
2019 Mid-America Regional Emmy Award
2020 Mid-America Regional Emmy Award
Professional Experience
Weekend Anchor/Reporter – WESH 2 News, Orlando, Florida September 2021 to Present
Morning and Midday News Anchor – KTBS 3 News, Shreveport, Louisiana February 2018 to August 2021
Multi-Media Specialist – Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia July 2016 to February 2018
Co-Host – “The Hampton Roads Show” on WAVY-TV, Portsmouth, Virginia May 2015 to May 2016
Reporter/Anchor – KTXL-TV, Sacramento, California July 2012 to January 2015
Anchor/Reporter – KQ2-TV, St. Joseph, Missouri October 2009 to January 2012
Production Assistant Intern – CNN Espanol, Washington, D.C. – Spring 2007
Education
University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Graduated 2007
From My Former Supervisors
“Luana is a tenacious, creative, and driven reporter. She can tell a great story, and find unique ways to get it. She brings an entrepreneurial creativity to each assignment. Unlike some reporters who are blinded by ambition, however, Luana, is a rare gem — tempered with compassion. She will find a way to tell the story and also honor the people in it. Whether she’s talking to a murderer or a victim’s mother, she listens and shares their truth and experience with the audience in a compassioned style of storytelling. She brings to the newsroom a rare combination of empathy and enterprise. As an anchor, she brings the same characteristics, wanting to understand the nuances behind the 20-second VO, and thinking about the day’s events with an eye toward their impact.”
– Brandon Mercer, FOX40 News Director
“Luana has been a wonderful example of professionalism in our newsroom. She has shown the ability to adapt to a variety of circumstances and excel each and every time. Luana craves the opportunity to broaden her skill set, asks for it and is not afraid to seek help along the way. When handed a tough assignment, Luana has proven she has the “chops” to get the job done. She has been an asset to our news team at every turn and her versatility and work ethic have been a great example for other members of our team with less experience.”
– Eric Harryman, FOX40 Lead Anchor
“Luana is passionate about journalism and dedicated to sharing personal stories. She connects with the community in a way that helps her build strong relationships as a reporter. At the same time, Luana is aggressive and does not back down when faced with a challenging assignment.”
– Bridget Blevins, KQTV News Director