Raf Sanchez Biography
Raf Sanchez is an American-British journalist who currently works for NBC News as a foreign correspondent.
Additionally, Raf is popularly known for his former work as a Middle East correspondent for the Daily Telegraph newspaper. Previously, Sanchez worked for the Manchester Evening News, the Press Association, and The Times of London.
In 2011, he moved to the Telegraph, was posted in Washington, and has been their correspondent in the Middle East since 2015. Sanchez joined NBC News as a foreign correspondent based in Instabul, Turkey in 2020.
During his time there, he covered the Middle East as well as other parts of the world such as Europe, Asia and Africa. Raf was in the frontline reporting COVID-19 pandemic, the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ethiopia-Tigrey conflict and among other global events.
Raf graduated from Coral Gables High School in 2010. He then moved to the United Kingdom and joined the University of Oxford where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics in 2014.
Raf Sanchez Age
How old is Raf Sanchez? Sanchez was born on 3 May 1992 in America and holds an American-British Nationality. He celebrates his birthday on the 3rd of May of every year and he is 31 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Raf Sanchez Height
How tall is Raf Sanchez? Raf has undoubtedly been blessed with a good height based on judgment of his appearance, he stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 55 kg. When discussing his other body features, his eyes are black and has light brown hair color.
Raf Sanchez Family | Parents
Raf Sanchez was born to parents Luis Sanchez ( father ) and Maria Sanchez ( mother ) in 1992 in Los Angeles, California, United States. According to reports, Raf’s father is a Cuban-American lawyer while his mum is a Spanish-British teacher.
Furthermore, according to multiple sources, he reportedly has a graphic artist sister named Sofia Sanchez. However, he holds an American-British Nationality and grew up in London, United Kingdom. Raf belongs to a Latin ethnic background.
Raf Sanchez Siblings
Raf Sanchez has a younger sister named Sofia Sanchez who is a graphic artist.
Raf Sanchez Education Background
Raf graduated from Coral Gables High School in 2010. He then moved to the United Kingdom and joined the University of Oxford where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics in 2014.
Raf Sanchez’s Wife
According to reports, Raf Sanchez is happily married to his long-term girlfriend Sarah Jones, a British journalist who presently works for CNN International as a producer. The two romantic partners initially connected while working together in Beirut. Over time, their affections for one another grew, and eventually they started dating.
Sarah and Raf tied their knot in 2019 in a private ceremony that was attended by close friends and relatives. They have a 3-year-old son named Leo Sanchez who was born in 2020. When Raf is not behind the news desk, he spends time with his family and their dog Luna. He also enjoys sports, traveling, and cooking.
Raf Sanchez Children
He has a 3-year-old son named Leo Sanchez who was born in 2020.
Raf Sanchez Awards and Achievements
- Winning the 2016 Young Journalist of the Year Award from the Foreign Press Association
- Taking Home the 2017 British Journalism Award for Foreign Affairs
- Reporting reporting from four continents and more than 20 nations
- Interviewing a number of well-known people, including Jovenel Moïse, Mahmoud Abbas, Abiy Ahmed, Bashar al-Assad, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Hassan Rouhani, and Benjamin Netanyahu
- Breaking multiple exclusive stories, including the deployment of chemical weapons by ISIS, the existence of Iran’s covert nuclear archive, and Saudi Arabia’s role in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, among others.
Raf Sanchez’s Nationality
American/British
Raf Sanchez’s Ethnicity
Latin
Raf Sanchez’s Salary
The average salary of an NBC News Journalist ranges between $62,300 and $122,500 annually. He earns a yearly salary of $81,211 approximately.
Raf Sanchez’s Net Worth
The award-winning anchor has amassed an estimated net worth of around $ 1 million and $ 5 million. He has acquired his wealth through his successful career as a Journalist.