Makes for starting your day at 3:45 am to do research, and catching up on local headlines to report not such a bad gig? Follow her on her Instagram and you will see a resume of impressive celebrity interviews. Rounding out the list was Candace Cameron Bure, “America’s big sister DJ,” as Garcia endearingly referred to her. “Those movies and he was just part of my childhood,” she says. How about the “Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio? Wouldn’t we all love to dance on set with Ricky Martin! Well, this chica had him down as one of her favorite moments there. I asked Garcia to name some of her favorite celebrity interviews so far, and who can argue with her choices. She also mentioned they share a passion for the Alzheimer’s Association of which Garcia is an advocate for, and hoping to get more involved with in LA.Īs a host of Good Day LA, it does come with its perks such as meeting and interviewing various celebrities. “I was given her book after college graduation and I really felt like I knew her, and connected with her, and looked up to her.” Garcia went on to share Shriver has visited the set of Good Day LA and was able to share with her how she was a big part of her career and inspiration. Maria Shriver was someone Garcia felt a connection with as well. “I think people in those organizations that know what the business is all about, they are the ones that also helped me along the way,” she said. Having a strong foundation of supporters is equally important along the way, and Garcia shared it was a culmination of various individuals that were a source of inspiration for her like her high school teachers, and organization’s such as the National Association of Hispanic Journalist, of which she is a part of today, that really helped her. “It was through those relationships, and those internships that I was able to get my foot in the door, and people I was meeting knew I was dedicated and wanted to do this,” she adds. Garcia worked various internships in college on her own time, without pay, going into the newsrooms, and really delving into each department to find out news is where she wanted to be. “Professionally, the way I feel I broke into the business was INTERNSHIPS!” she says. ![]() If there are any secrets to remember along the journey into the world of media, Garcia definitely nailed them with a powerful statement to remember, “Internships, internships, internships.” ![]() ![]() Garcia went on to study at Texas State College in San Marcos, Texas and began her path with an internship on National Public Radio but Television is where her Corazon and passion lay. The opportunity created by this program opened the doors that led her to know this is what she was going to study. “That’s when I realized this is what I wanted to do, and really developed the passion.” Hard to believe this charismatic and social media queen, with an impressive following across all her platforms, admitted she was very shy, and never thought she would step in front of a camera. “I did my first radio spot, and TV commercial when I was 15,” Garcia tells HipLatina. Growing up in South Texas, Garcia’s passion for media began in high school as part of a radio/television program. Keeping the community connected and updated is key, and this Latina has crafted an impressive journey along with her path to success. Fast forward to today, and it’s no wonder LA came knocking for this journalistic gem of a reporter. Fresh off coverage of a whirlwind year for the city, Garcia was front and center covering all the highs and lows of the year such as the damaging effects Hurricane Harvey caused to the phenomenal World Series win by the Houston Astros. Six months ago Garcia was back in Houston, Texas as an anchor for the KRIV FOX 26 morning show. ![]() With a flair for storytelling, Garcia has a way of delving into the topics she shares as she welcomes you with her wit and endearing personality. Rita Garcia, a Texas native, has hit the ground running since becoming one of the hippest new Good Day LA Hosts and Anchor. Good Day LA on FOX 11 has a new host capturing the hearts of many fans across the sunny state as they welcome this Latina powerhouse into their homes each morning.
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