Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Author
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Michelle Gallardo Biography
Michelle Gallardo is a Mexican-American working in the field of journalism as a general assignment reporter for WLS ABC 7. Before joining the station in 2004, she worked at Univision Chicago as a weather anchor and reporter for three years.
Michelle Gallardo Height
Gallardo stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Michelle Gallardo Age
Gallardo was born on October 8th, but has yet to share her birth year; thus, her age is not known. She annually celebrates her birthday on October 8th, as suggested by her Facebook post on December 13, 2016, captioned “I’M IN!!! So excited to celebrate my birthday next October 8 with 40,000 of my closest friends!…”
Personal Life
Michelle Gallardo Relatives and Family
Gallardo was born to Barbara and Jorge Gallardo in Mexico City. She spent her school years in Mexico City and summers with her American family in New York. She is the granddaughter of Ann and Max Globerman. Max served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Mexico City, Gallardo is a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico. She is fully bilingual and bicultural.
Michelle Gallardo Spouse and Children
Gallardo manages to keep her marital and relationship status private. During her free time, she enjoys going to theatres, reading, watching films, scuba diving, cooking, and traveling. Additionally, she is a marathon runner and an Ironman triathlete.
Michelle Gallardo Education
Gallardo received her high school diploma before enrolling at Universidad de las Américas-Puebla in Mexico in 1990. In 1995, she graduated with a Licenciatura in International Relations with a minor in U.S and Mexican studies. In that same year, she joined Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she obtained her Master of Science degree in Journalism in 1996. While at Northwestern University, she was a Washington correspondent intern for WMAQ radio. Also, she worked as a production assistant intern at GMTV (Good Morning Television) in London.
Professional Life
Michelle Gallardo Career
Gallardo works as a general assignment reporter for WLS ABC 7. She has over 2 decades of experience in producing and reporting locally, nationally, and internationally. Before joining the station, she worked at Univision Chicago as a weather anchor and reporter for three years.
Gallardo has vast experience in documentary production. For instance, she travelled to Thailand and Sri Lanka to document the Asian Tsunami and the aftermath. The documentary aired on The Weather Channel and National Geographic’s Storm Stories series, winning “Best Documentary” honors at the 2005 Telly Awards.
Gallardo’s on-camera career started at Television Azteca in Mexico City, where she worked as an entertainment reporter from 1998 to 2000. There, she regularly travelled to the U.S. to interview celebrities of that time. She then freelanced at CNN’s Mexico City bureau during the historic 2000 presidential elections, which marked the first defeat of Mexico’s ruling party in 70 years. Upon returning to the U.S., she landed jobs in Washington, D.C., as an associate producer for Hearst-Argyle TV and field producer for Conus Communications.
Michelle Gallardo Net Worth
Gallardo has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Michelle Gallardo Salary
Gallardo receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as a general assignment reporter for WLS ABC 7.
Michelle Gallardo Nationality
Gallardo is a Mexican and American citizen, as she holds dual citizenship in both countries. Gallardo was born to Barbara and Jorge Gallardo in Mexico City. She spent her school years in Mexico City and summers with her American family in New York.
Michelle Gallardo Social Media
Gallardo has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 17K on Facebook, over 1.7K on Instagram, and over 4.5K on X.
