Gio Benitez is an American broadcast journalist known for his work with ABC News. He was born on October 29, 1985, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents. He graduated from Miami Coral Park Senior High School in 2004 and later attended Florida International University in Miami, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology and sociology.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Benitez began his journalism career as a reporter and producer before joining ABC News. He currently serves as a correspondent for the network, appearing regularly on programs such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and 20/20. His work has earned recognition for its depth and insightful reporting. Additionally, Benitez once hosted the Fusion TV edition of Nightline, a spin-off news program targeting younger and bilingual audiences.
Fusion TV is a former cable and satellite news and entertainment channel that operated under the Fusion Media Group, aimed at a millennial and multicultural audience. Although now defunct, the network offered a space for journalists like Benitez to explore stories through a more diverse lens. His involvement with Fusion highlighted his expertise in bilingual reporting and his ability to connect with younger viewers.
| Birth Date: | 29 Oct, 1985 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Miami |
| Education: | Florida International University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | TV personality |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |