Last Updated on September 16, 2025 by Editor
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Genelle Padilla Biography
Genelle Padilla is an American working in the field of journalism as a news anchor and reporter for FOX31 KDVR. In this capacity, she anchors on weekday mornings at 8, 10, and 11 a.m. Before joining the station in February 2025, she worked at KSBY-TV in San Luis Obispo, California, as a morning anchor and reporter.
Genelle Padilla Height
Padilla stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Genelle Padilla Age
Padilla was born on October 31st, but has yet to reveal her birth year; thus, her age is unknown. She annually celebrates her October 31st, as suggested by her Facebook post on October 31, 2022, captioned “I love my team – they are OK at their jobs, but GREAT at making me feel special on my birthday! Jkjkjk 😂 😂 😂”
Personal Life
Genelle Padilla Relatives and Family
Padilla was raised in Southern California but keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Genelle Padilla Spouse and Children
Padilla has a daughter named Gia. Gia was born on September 16, 2017, and is 8 years old. This is evident in her Facebook post on September 16, 2024, captioned “Happy birthday to the sweetest, sassiest, funniest kiddo. Gia….🌸 Cheers to lucky number 7!..” However, she manages to keep her marital and relationship status private, but we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Genelle Padilla Education
Padilla received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Southern California in 1999. In 2004, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication with an emphasis in Entertainment. While at the university, she worked at MTV Networks as a news intern.
Professional Life
Genelle Padilla Career
Padilla works as a news anchor and reporter on weekday mornings at 8, 10, and 11 a.m. for FOX31 KDVR. She anchors alongside Kirk Yuhnke, Andrea Henderson, Drew Engelbart, and meteorologist Kylie Bearse. Before joining the station, she worked at KSBY-TV in San Luis Obispo, California, as a morning anchor and reporter. There, she covered big stories that had an impact on California’s central coast.
Before moving to San Luis Obispo, Padilla worked at KEYT/KCOY News Channel 3-12 in Santa Barbara, California, as an evening anchor and reporter. There, she formed meaningful connections with the community leaders, which helped her develop news stories that are relevant to the viewers. She has also worked for other stations such as Honest News, where she worked as a news anchor, writer, and assignment editor, and KUSI Television as a news writer. Moreover, she worked as a host and producer for Wealth TV.
Padilla has experience in hosting, producing, and writing at a national lifestyle and entertainment network. There, she earned an Emmy Award for a show she produced on the inaugural Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles. She also got nominated for another Emmy Award for her on-camera talent.
Genelle Padilla Net Worth
Padilla has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Genelle Padilla Salary
Padilla receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as a news anchor and reporter for FOX31 during weekday mornings at 8, 10, and 11 a.m.
Genelle Padilla Social Media
Padilla has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 1.3K on Facebook, over 1.8K on Instagram, and over 400 on X.
