Last Updated on September 21, 2025 by Editor
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Chris Parente Biography
Chris Parente is an American working in the field of journalism as a morning anchor and entertainment anchor for FOX31 KDVR. He co-anchors the “Daybreak” from 4:30 to 9:00 a.m. on weekdays on Channel 2. Before joining the station in January 2006, he worked at WAVE-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, as a morning anchor.
Chris Parente Height
Parente stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Chris Parente Age
Parente is 54 years old. He was born on March 12, 1971, in Indiana. Parente annually celebrates his birthday on March 12th, as suggested by his Facebook post on March 12, 2023, “What I wouldn’t give for that cardigan 😂, that cake 🎂 … and to be with the folks who brought me into this World and showed me so much love 🌎 ❤️ #52 #birthday..”
Personal Life
Chris Parente Relatives and Family
Parente was raised in Hoosier by his parents, Betty and John Parente. Betty and John got married in 1955 and spent almost 63 years together. Betty was born on July 27, 1934, in Wanamaker, Indiana, and suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. She passed on January 8th, 2018, at the age of 84 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
John was born on August 27, 1931, and is 94 years old. This is evident in Parente’s Facebook post on August 27, 2018, captioned “HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY!! It’s my Dad’s 87th Birthday! Parente has a sister named Kim and a brother named Rick.
Chris Parente Spouse and Children | Is Chris Parente Gay(Homosexual)?
Parente is openly gay, i.e., he is physically, romantically, and/or emotionally attracted to those of the same gender. He tied the knot with Luis Rios on April 11, 2020, as suggested by his Facebook post on April 11. 2023, captioned “3 years ago today 💒 👨❤️💋👨. A pandemic meant we had to get creative, but love found a way….”
Luis was born on May 22, 1992, and is 33 years old. This is evident in his Facebook post on May 22, 2022, captioned “Dirty 30! A huge thanks to the folks of…along with all the friends who made @lf_rios’ birthday 🎂…”
Chris Parente Education
Parente received his high school diploma before enrolling at Indiana University in August 1989. In 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Political Science. He studied Theater at the university and received his improvisation training at Chicago’s renowned Second City.
Professional Life
Chris Parente Career
Parente works as a morning anchor and entertainment anchor for FOX31 KDVR. He co-anchors the “Daybreak” from 4:30 to 9:00 a.m. on weekdays on Channel 2. Before joining the station, he worked at WAVE-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, as a morning anchor. Throughout his career, he has won 7 Emmy Awards.
The highlight of his career was hosting an hour on national television, as a fill-in for Regis Philbin on ‘Live! with Regis and Kelly.’ Due to their fondness for him, he was invited back to the show to be featured as a reporter for their popular ‘Ambush Makeovers’ segment.” There, he got the opportunity to interview over a hundred celebrities, actors, and politicians, and his live work was showcased on CNN, FOX, and MSNBC. Besides his work on TV, he has performed with various improv troupes at numerous festivals and shows. Currently, he performs in Denver with the troupe he helped establish, the ‘Queerbots.’
Chris Parente Net Worth
Parente has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Chris Parente Salary
Parente receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a morning anchor and entertainment anchor for FOX31 KDVR.
Chris Parente’s Addiction (Crystal Meth)
Parente shared in the I Heart podcast that he was addicted to meth and has been clean since 2005. He expresses that during his meth recovery, life lessons and spirituality were revealed to him. Moreover, he is a big advocate for the 12-step process, which played a huge part in his recovery.
Chris Parente Social Media
Parente has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 26K on Facebook, over 14.9K on Instagram, and over 15.6K on X.
