Daniela Hurtado Biography
Daniela Hurtado is a renowned American Award-winning Journalist working as a news reporter at KTRK ABC13 in Houston, TX. She joined the Eyewitness News team in March 2022 after previously working as a multimedia journalist at ABC7-WWSB. She is a 2017 graduate of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.
Education
Hurtado’s early education background was established at Felix Varela Senior High School (2009 to 2010) and Ronald Reagan Doral Senior High School (from 2011 to 2013), where he pursued her high school diploma. After graduating in 2013, Hurtado enrolled at Miami Dade College, where she pursued an Associate degree in Mass Communication and journalism. Later in 2015, after graduating, Hurtado moved to Florida, where she joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Here, she enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication News with a focus on political science. Her time at the university was memorable as she contributed to WUFT-TV as a news anchor and producer.
She was also part of WUFT-RADIO, where she served as a Super 90 Reporter and Producer host of News Print Today for Radio Reading Service, which aired from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on WUFT.org/rrs. Hurtado had the opportunity to intern at WCJB TV20 (August 2016 to December 2016), where she gained practical experience in the field of journalism.
Career Background
Hurtado serves as a news reporter at ABC13 Houston (KTRK). She has been part of the Eyewitness News team since March 2022 and has already become a fan favourite among ABC13 viewers. As a news reporter, Hurtado is responsible for covering breaking news, community stories, and investigative pieces for the Eyewitness News team.
Previously, Hurtado worked as a multimedia journalist at ABC7-WWSB (January 2020 to February 2022). In addition to her role, Hurtado also served as weekend fill-in anchor and also played a major role in launching the station’s morning weekend newscast. Her most notable stories that she covered while at the station include the environmental concerns at Piney Point, the unemployment crisis, and the Brian Laundrie/Gabby Petitio case.
In addition to her journalistic pursuits, Hurtado had a two-and-a-half-year career stint at KFYR-TV in Bismarck, North Dakota, where she held the position of investigative reporter while focusing on major crime and court cases. Notably, her investigative reports earned her a regional investigative award for an investigation on illegal gun trade, and several other accolades for her reporting on voting rights of Native Americans and the surge in drugs across North Dakota. Off-screen, Hurtado enjoys adventuring around town with her female golden retriever, Charli, listening to podcasts, and meeting new people. She is an avid lover of cold case documentaries & SEC football.
Parents | Family
Hurtado was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep details about her family private. Her mom was born in January 1961. On January 25, 2026, Hurtado wished her mom a happy birthday through her Instagram posts, where she had posted a photo of her mom. She captioned, “A special happy birthday to my mami — Momma Ney! 💟 The strongest and happiest woman I know. I love you! To 65 more 🥂”
Additionally, she wished her dad a Happy Father’s Day through one of her Instagram posts posted on June 18, 2023. She captioned, “Thank you, Jesus, for another year of growth, love, and happiness. The last 365 days have been transformative. Grateful for all beautiful humans in my circle who make life extra sweet. 🫶🏼” She has siblings (two brothers and two sisters) eventhough not much is known about them.
Daniela Hurtado Age
Hurtado is 30 years old as of 2026. She was born on April 28, 1995, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. She celebrates her birthday on April 28 every year. On her 29th birthday, Hurtado posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account, where she captioned, “Thank you, Jesus, for another year of growth, love, and happiness. The last 365 days have been transformative. Grateful for all beautiful humans in my circle who make life extra sweet. 🫶🏼”
Husband | Children
Hurtado prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye, including details about her marital status and whether she has children. It remains unclear if she is in a relationship, engaged, or married, and no confirmed information about parenthood has been shared. Updates will be provided if and when she chooses to make these details of their life public.
Daniela Hurtado Salary
Hurtado’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Hurtado has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Hurtdao is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 2.9k followers on Instagram @daniela_abc13, over 2.4k followers on Facebook @ABC13 Daniela Hurtado, and 2.5K followers on Twitter @DaniCHurtado_.
Daniela Hurtado Height
Hurtado stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Quick Facts About Daniela Hurtado
- Age: Daniela is 30 years old as of 2026
- Marital Status: Daniela has preferred keeping her personal life private, and for this, not much is known about her relationship status
- Net Worth: She has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Daniela receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: She is American
- Height: Daniela stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.