Jee-Yun Lee Biography
Jee-Yun Lee is a Canadian anchor, reporter, and actress working for CP24 as an evening anchor and reporter at 10, 10:30, and 11 p.m. She joined the CP24 news team in March 2010 after previously working for CityNews Toronto.
Jee-Yun Lee Career
Lee, who studied history and politics at the University of Toronto and North Toronto Collegiate, credits her discovery of her love for broadcasting to her internship at CTV’s THE DINI PETTY SHOW. Lee resumed her graduate journalism program studies at Humber College in 1995. She began her journalism career with CTV Saskatchewan. Her work there included line-up editor, producer, writer, anchor, and weather reporter in addition to being a videographer.
Lee moved back to central Canada in 1997 and spent the next eight years working for Citytv in Toronto after working for CHCH TV in Hamilton for five years. Her beats included consumer stories, Queen’s Park, and health. Along the journey, she enjoyed anchoring the Citytv New Year’s Eve Bash from 2002 to 2004 from Nathan Phillips Square. In addition, Lee hosted THE SPIN on Star Daily.
In addition, Lee has contributed to multiple sclerosis and retinoblastoma (eye cancer) awareness and fundraising campaigns. Along with her close collaboration with the Korean Canadian Women’s Association, she also spearheads fundraising initiatives aimed at supplying Korean families in Canada with social and family services. In 2011, Lee was honored to receive the Korean Canadian Heritage Award in the Arts and Entertainment category for her unwavering support of and pride in her Korean heritage. As a part-time actress, Lee has appeared in several television shows and movies since 1997 including, Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers, Room, and portrayed a reporter in The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2.
Jee-Yun Lee Salary
Lee earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Jee-Yun Lee Net Worth
Lee has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor reporter and actress.
Jee-Yun Lee Age
Lee was born on May 3, 1972 in South Korea. She is 51 years old as of 2023 and she celebrates her birthday on the 3rd of May every year. In addition, her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Jee-Yun Lee Height and Weight
Lee stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall. However, information about her weight will be updated when available.
Jee-Yun Lee Family
Born in South Korea, Lee’s family immigrated to Canada when she was a year old. On 11th February 2021, she celebrated 50 years anniversary of her parent’s marriage. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parents nor those of her siblings.
Jee-Yun Lee Husband and Children
Lee is married and together with her husband, they have been blessed with a son. However, she has neither disclosed the name of her husband nor that of their son. This information will be updated when available.
Jee-Yun Lee Movies and TV Shows
Film | Type | Character | year |
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She’s the Mayor | TV Show | Newscaster | 2011 |
Breakout Kings | TV Show | Host | 2011 |
Beauty and the Beast | TV Show | Female Reporter | 2012 |
Red Lights | Movie | Fiona Stewart | 2012 |
Splinter Cell: Blacklist | TV show | News Anchor | 2013 |
Prosecuting Casey Anthony | TV Movie | Reporter | 2013 |
Cas & Dylan | Movie | Reporter | 2013 |
Guidance | Movie | News Anchor | 2014 |
12 Monkeys | 2015 | News anchor and reporter | 2015 |
Room | Movie | News anchor | 2015 |
Jee-Yun Lee Social Media Platform
Lee is very active on her Twitter and Instagram pages. She has 5.4k followers on Twitter and 5k followers on Instagram.