Last Updated on June 10, 2026 by Author
Profile
Lauren Pastrana Biography
Lauren Pastrana is an American working in the field of journalism as the co-anchor of CBS News Miami weeknights at 5, 6, 7. and 11 p.m. Before she was promoted to that role in May 2020, she worked as a morning anchor for nearly 5 years. She came to CBS Miami in April 2012 as a reporter, after spending 2 years as a reporter at WINK News, the CBS affiliate in Fort Myers, South Florida.
Lauren Pastrana Height
Pastrana stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Lauren Pastrana Age
Pastrana is 39 years old. She was born on February 5, 1987, in Miami, United States. Pastrana annually celebrates her birthday on February 5th, as revealed by her Facebook post on February 3, 2023, captioned, “Thank you to my awesome colleagues for the sweet surprise… they even decorated my desk…My actual birthday is Sunday. I’ll be working that night too…” On February 4, 2021, she posted herself on her Facebook account, captioning, “One more newscast as a 33-year-old! See you at 11…”
Personal Life
Lauren Pastrana Relatives and Family
Pastrana was raised in Miami with her sister, 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.
Lauren Pastrana Spouse and Children
Pastrana tied the knot with JC Pastrana. The couple has a son named Jordan and a daughter named Gianela Marie. Jordan was born in September 2014 and is 11 years old. On September 16, 2016, she posted a photo of herself and Jordan on her Facebook account, captioning, “I took some time off to relax and celebrate this little guy’s 2nd birthday, but I’ll be back to work tomorrow morning. Be sure to tune in…”
Gianela was born on December 9, 2019, weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces, and measuring 20 inches, and is 6 years old. On December 18, 2019, she posted a video on her Facebook account, captioning, “I haven’t posted on this page in a while, but I have a pretty good excuse… Meet Gianela Marie! She made her CBS 4 debut this morning…“ When she has time to spare, she loves to read, watch baseball, and spend time with her husband, son, and daughter.
Lauren Pastrana Education
Pastrana received her diploma from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale before enrolling at the University of Florida in 2005. In 2008, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications-News.
While in college, Pastrana anchored and reported for WUFT-TV. Moreover, she was involved with the team that launched AM850: Noticias en Español, a Spanish-language web-based news service targeting Alachua and the surrounding counties. She also earned the Four-Year Scholar Award, a distinction bestowed upon those who graduate at the top of their class.
Professional Life
Lauren Pastrana Career
Pastrana works as the co-anchor of CBS News Miami weeknights at 5, 6, 7. and 11 p.m. ghts at 5, 6, 7. and 11 p.m. Before she was promoted to that role in May 2020, she worked as a morning anchor for nearly 5 years, a role she began in September 2015.
During her time on the morning show, Pastrana debuted on-air franchises like “Lauren’s List” and “South Florida Survivors.” She also helped pets get adopted in her weekly “Dogs in the City” segment and discussed sports daily during “Talkin’ With Joe.” When she joined the station, she initially worked as a reporter and did double duty as the morning news anchor at Newsradio 610 WIOD.
Pastrana helped spearhead CBS News Miami’s broadcast of memorable events, including the demise of Fidel Castro, multiple hurricanes, the coronavirus pandemic, elections, the social justice protests of 2020, and the indictment of President Donald Trump. In addition, she wrote, produced, and hosted Illuminating Alzheimer’s, CBS News Miami’s special that shed light on Alzheimer’s, which affects millions of Americans, including her own family.
Pastrana is an Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist who has reported on TV, radio, and the web. She believes that every individual has a story to tell, which she enjoys sharing with others in the community. The Miami native returned home after serving WINK, the CBS affiliate in Fort Myers, South Florida, for 2 years. There, she was as a reporter and fill-in anchor.
Before working in southwest Florida, Pastrana was a reporter and afternoon news anchor for WIOD. There, she provided coverage for everything, including Super Bowl XLIV and local political corruption. She also spent a season as an in-stadium reporter at Miami Dolphins games.
Lauren Pastrana Net Worth
Pastrana has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Lauren Pastrana Salary
Pastrana receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a weeknight co-anchor for CBS News Miami.
Lauren Pastrana Social Media
Pastrana has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 70K on Facebook, a following of over 13K on Instagram, and a following of over 8.7K on X.
