Anjali Rao
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Anjali Rao is a television news anchor and a former broadcast journalist for CNN International
, where she worked from January 2006 until August 2011. She anchored the 7 p.m. HKT
edition of World Report, live from the television network's Asia
news headquarters in Hong Kong
and fronted CNN features such as Talk Asia.
, Rao was educated in Hong Kong and at London
's City University
, where she earned a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Sociology and Media Studies. In an edition of TalkAsia, she described herself as being "half Indian
and half Australian."
Prior to joining CNN, Rao worked as a producer and reporter at Hong Kong
's Wharf Cable Television and worked at Channel 7
in Melbourne
, Australia
. She went on to work at Star TV
where she won the top prize at the 2004 Amnesty International
Human Rights Press Awards. She is probably best known in the UK as the former presenter for Sky News
and Channel 5, news.
In August 2011, Rao left CNN International
without any clear explanation. A few days later it was reported that she had "become anxious to explore new opportunities in television and digital content distribution" and that she wanted to work on a project that helped to develop a new integrated lifestyle content platform. It was reported that "along with manager and business partner, Brett Gullan, the two have joined forces with Hong Kong-based branded-content production company, The Media Village, to develop and produce lifestyle and factual entertainment content exclusively for Rao."
According to Rao, working hours in the highly competitive international news television business have been reason for looking to a more family-friendly job opportunity. In 2010, Rao had her first baby with husband and manager Gullan, a Hong Kong based web designer.
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CNN International
CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
, where she worked from January 2006 until August 2011. She anchored the 7 p.m. HKT
Hong Kong Time
Hong Kong Time is the time in Hong Kong, observed at UTC+8 all year round. The Hong Kong Observatory is the official timekeeper of the Hong Kong Time.-Time standards:...
edition of World Report, live from the television network's Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
news headquarters in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and fronted CNN features such as Talk Asia.
Background
Born in 1974 in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Rao was educated in Hong Kong and at London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's City University
City University, London
City University London , is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university in 1966, when it adopted its present name....
, where she earned a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Sociology and Media Studies. In an edition of TalkAsia, she described herself as being "half Indian
Indian people
Indian people or Indisians constitute the Asian nation and pan-ethnic group native to India, which forms the south of Asia, containing 17.31% of the world's population. The Indian nationality is in essence made up of regional nationalities, reflecting the rich and complex history of India...
and half Australian."
Prior to joining CNN, Rao worked as a producer and reporter at Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's Wharf Cable Television and worked at Channel 7
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. She went on to work at Star TV
STAR TV (Asia)
Satellite Television Asian Region is an Asian TV service owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.In 2009, News Corporation restructured STAR Asia into four units – STAR India, STAR Greater China, STAR Select and Fox International Channels....
where she won the top prize at the 2004 Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
Human Rights Press Awards. She is probably best known in the UK as the former presenter for Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
and Channel 5, news.
In August 2011, Rao left CNN International
CNN International
CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
without any clear explanation. A few days later it was reported that she had "become anxious to explore new opportunities in television and digital content distribution" and that she wanted to work on a project that helped to develop a new integrated lifestyle content platform. It was reported that "along with manager and business partner, Brett Gullan, the two have joined forces with Hong Kong-based branded-content production company, The Media Village, to develop and produce lifestyle and factual entertainment content exclusively for Rao."
According to Rao, working hours in the highly competitive international news television business have been reason for looking to a more family-friendly job opportunity. In 2010, Rao had her first baby with husband and manager Gullan, a Hong Kong based web designer.
http://www.onscreenasia.com/article-8746-anjaliraoleavescnnfornewmedia-onscreenasia.html