RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 9, 2010) – Even though Christina Marie Irizarry doesn’t remember a lot from her past, her future seems very clear because she has big dreams of being an entertainment reporter.
Irizarry, born April 23, 1991 in Woodbridge, Va, spent most of her childhood in Fredericksburg where she played field hockey and acquired an interest in sports reporting.“I played sports my entire life and my dad always watched ESPN,” she said.
After participating in the yearbook club and being editor for the Riverbend High School newspaper she later shifted her interest to entertainment reporting.
“I love entertainment TV and I love magazines and anything to do with fashion and celebrities,” said Irizarry. “I do enjoy the spotlight and I like to talk.”
When asked why her interest changed from sports reporting to entertainment she simply stated that it changed with age.
Irizarry says her interest in reporting sometimes gets discouraging because the industry and economy prove difficult to obtain and keep a job. Even though test taking also can be an obstacle, in order to stay focused on her goals, Irizarry says that she studies frequently to get good grades and exercises to relieve any added stress.
Irizarry considers herself loving, creative and competitive and would one day love to interview Brian Williams from NBC Nightly News.
“I’m obsessed with him and I think he is such a great reporter,” said Irizarry.
Irizarry’s background consists of a sister, Stephanie, who is 13 months her senior and parents of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, both who are from Long Island, N.Y. Irizarry considers her parents a major inspiration because they have always made her and her sister’s lives meaningful and made sure they were well taken care of.
“My parents…did not go to college but have made me and my sister’s lives amazing,” she said. “They have worked so hard for everything we have. They are always there for us no matter what.”
Irizarry, who enjoys country music and seafood, has travelled to various places including Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Bahamas and Dominican Republic through an ultimate cruise experience. Her fondest memory was her time spent in the Dominican Republic
“It was just a very nice vacation. We spent thanksgiving there,” she said. “We went four wheeling on the beach and shopping at the local shops. We stayed at a beautiful resort.”
Similar to Irizarry’s previous vacation experience, if she could live anywhere in the world it would be Greece because she says the water there is beautiful and the atmosphere seems peaceful.
When asked about her future in the next five years she stated that she plans to be in law school so she can have a back up career plan.
Some of Irizarry’s interests include listening to music by Kenny Chesney, Nicki Minaj or Taylor Swift. She also enjoys watching animated movies and reality TV shows such as “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” In her spare time, she likes to shop at places such as Express, Forever 21 and Nordstrom, go to the gym, hang out with friends, and relax.
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