Last Updated on August 29, 2025 by Author
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Gilma Avalos Biography
Gilma Avalos is a Salvadoran–American working in the journalism field as an anchor of NBC 4 New York’s 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekday editions of “News 4 New York.” She joined WNBC in 2019 as a weekday general assignment reporter and weekend evening news anchor.
Gilma Avalos Height
Avalos stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches
Gilma Avalos Age
Avalos is 40 years old. She was born on February 7, 1985, in El Salvador. Avalos annually celebrates her birthday on February 7th. On February 8, 2015, she posted herself on her Instagram account and captioned “Hello 3-0!”
Personal Life
Gilma Avalos Relatives and Family
Avalos was raised in Miami with her younger brother, Joseph, by her mother, Sandra Y. Rodriguez. On May 10, 2021, she posted her mother on her Instagram account, wishing her a Happy Mother’s Day. While wishing her husband a Happy Father’s Day on June 21, 2020, she said that her father isn’t a part of her life. Joseph was born on September 1, 1993, and is 32 years old. On September 1, 2014, she posted him on her Instagram account and captioned “Happy birthday, little brother! #21 #loveyou.” Both her mother and aunt are breast cancer survivors.
Gilma Avalos Spouse and Children
Avalos tied the knot with Bradley Lloyd Blackburn, a journalist, on September 30, 2017, at the Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth. On September 30, 2018, she shared their wedding photo on her Instagram account and captioned, “1 year ago, I married a dreamboat. The people we love (and Lola) were there to celebrate with us…” They began dating in 2006, as evidenced by her September 13, 2016, captioned “10 YEARS and counting! ❤️❤️❤️ ☁️⛵️.”
The couple has two daughters, Birdie and Blair Emilia. She lives with her family in New York. Birdie was born on April 13, 2020, and is 5 years old. On April 13, 2025, she posted Birdie on her Instagram account and captioned “Our girl is 5! Born at the beginning of the pandemic…We are so proud of the kind, creative, and bright girl you are, Birdie…”
Blair was born in June 2022 and is 3 years old. On June 13, 2022, she posted Blair on her Instagram account and captioned “It’s a girl! Our newest New Yorker, arrived last week, and we are so in love! Enjoying this special time as a family of four. 💕.” Bradley was born to Melanie S. Blackburn and Dale L. Blackburn.
Gilma Avalos Education
Gilma Avalos Education received her high school diploma before enrolling at Columbia University. Later, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Hispanic Studies. While in college, she worked as an intern for NBC News Partnerships at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Professional Life
Gilma Avalos Career
Avalos works as an anchor of NBC 4 New York’s 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekday editions of “News 4 New York.” Her reports during the COVID-19 pandemic were instrumental in winning the station the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-C in January 2021.
During her career at NBC 4 New York, Avalos has provided coverage for numerous of the Tri-State’s biggest stories, including the pandemic. Before arriving at NBC 4 New York, she worked as an afternoon weekday anchor for KTVT, the CBS-Owned station in Dallas/Fort Worth, for 5 years. She also delivered breaking news coverage.
In 2016, Avalos was on the ground during the fatal ambush of five Dallas police officers. She was also one of the first reporters on the police robot that helped bring down the suspect. Moreover, she provided coverage for the Amber Guyger lawsuit and provided nonstop coverage of the verdict and sentencing.
Before working for KTVT, Avalos worked for NBC 6/WTVJ in Miami as a multimedia journalist and general assignment reporter. While in Miami, she served as one of the first South Florida reporters to broadcast Trayvon Martin’s shooting and later travelled to Sanford, Florida, to broadcast the lawsuit of George Zimmerman.
Avalos kick-started her journalism career at News 12 The Bronx. There, she anchored nonstop broadcast of Hurricane Irene in 2011. Further, she assisted in the development of the pilot that would later become News 12 en Español. Born in El Salvador, she learned English as a second language while growing up in Miami.
Avalos first experienced journalism when she as only 12 years old. At the time, she worked as the host of Paleokids,” a Spanish language children’s program that concentrates on the world of dinosaurs for Discovery Channel Latin America.
Gilma Avalos Net Worth
Avalos has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Gilma Avalos Salary
Avalos receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 as an anchor of NBC 4 New York’s 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekday editions of “News 4 New York.”
Is Gilma Avalos Pregnant?
Avalos has two daughters with her husband. Information regarding whether or not Avalos is pregnant is not available but we’ll update this information once its available to the public.
Where Is Gilma Avalos?
Avalos works as an anchor of NBC 4 New York’s 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekday editions of “News 4 New York.” She lives in New York with her husband and 2 daughters.
Gilma Avalos Social Media
Avalos has active social media platforms, i.e., X(formerly Twitter) and Instagram. She has a following of over 2.9K on Instagram and a following of over 5.4K on X.
Gilma Avalos NBC 4 New York
At NBC 4 New York, Avalos works alongside her fellow journalist and meteorologists;
- John Chandler
- Lynda Baquero
- Greg Cergol
- Pat Battle
- Adelle Caballero
- Bruce Beck
- Checkey Beckford
- Matt Brickman
- Erica Byfield
