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Sylvie Sparks Biography
Sylvie Sparks is an American working in the field of journalism as a sports reporter for WINK since September 2023. She previously worked for WHDN News in Dothan, Alabama, from 2021 to 2023 as a sports director.
Sylvie Sparks Height
Sparks stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Sylvie Sparks Age
Sparks was born on October 8 but has not disclosed her birth year away from the limelight. She annually celebrates her birthday on October 8. This is evident on her mother’s Instagram post on October 8, 2022, captioned “Happy Birthday Sylvie! We love you and hope you had a wonderful day! 🎉❤️🥳🎈🎉.”
Personal Life
Sylvie Sparks Relatives and Family
Sparks was born to Dina Brakefield and Nolan Sparks in the U.S. She grew up in Palm Desert, California, with her two brothers, Adam and Alex. Her parents got married on April 25, 1981; thus, they celebrate their anniversary on April 25 every year. Dina posted a photo of them on Instagram on April 25, 2023, and captioned “42 years with #42! Happy Anniversary to my sweetheart! I love you and I love doing life with you! 😘💕🥰❤️😍.”
Nolan celebrates his birthday on June 24 every year. This is evident on Dina’s Instagram post on June 24, 2022, captioned “Happy Birthday to this bronze god! Hope you have many, many more! I love you! 🎉❤️🤩💖🥳💘🎊“
Adam tied the knot with Lisa on October 24, 2021. This is evident in Dina’s Instagram post on October 24, 2022, captioned “Happy 1st Anniversary to Brake & Lisa! Love you! 🎉💕🥂🍾💖🎉.” Adam and Lisa have a daughter named Audrey Lori, who was born on July 3, 2023. This is evident in Dina’s Instagram post on August 3, 2023, captioned “Happy one-month Birthday to our sweet, precious granddaughter Audrey Lori Sparks! We love you.”
Sylvie Sparks Spouse and Children
Sparks manages to keep her marital and relationship status private. When she is free, she enjoys watching true crime documentaries and feels most at home near the water. She is an ardent traveler who has been to over half of the U.S. states and explored Europe and the Caribbean. She has a passion for serving in student ministries and on the worship team at church.
Sylvie Sparks Education
Sparks received her diploma from Palm Desert High School before enrolling at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 2016. In 2020, she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
While in college, she interned at FOX Sports in Los Angeles, Spectrum News 1 SoCal, and NBC Palm Springs. In this capacity, she gained experience in national sports media while honing her skills in local storytelling. She also worked at Annenberg TV News in Los Angeles, California, as a sports anchor from January 2020 to May 2020. Furthermore, she worked at USC Annenberg Media as a multimedia journalist from August 2016 to January 2020. She also wrote for the “Intersections South LA” newspaper.
Professional Life
Sylvie Sparks Career
Sparks works as a sports reporter for WINK News. In this role, she shares her deep love for hyperlocal sports storytelling and passion for linking communities through athletics. She believes that sports inspire, unite, and reflect the heartbeat of Southwest Florida. Moreover, she is proud to broadcast the athletes and programs that shape the region, one story at a time.
Before arriving in Southwest Florida, Sparks worked in Dothan, Alabama, as a sports director for WDHN News from 2021 to 2023. While at WDHN, she anchored and produced the weekend news, as well as filled in as morning and evening anchor. Additionally, she covered political events and breaking news.
Sylvie Sparks Net Worth
Sparks has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Sylvie Sparks Salary
Sparks receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as a Sports reporter for WINK.
Sylvie Sparks Social Media
Sparks has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 2K on Facebook, over 2.2K on Instagram.
