How old was Leila Benitez-McCollum?

Leila Benitez-McCollum died on April 8, 2020 at the age of 89.

When is Leila Benitez-McCollum's birthday?

Leila Benitez-McCollum was born on October 5, 1930.

Where was Leila Benitez-McCollum born?

Leila Benitez-McCollum was born in Quezon City.

What is Leila Benitez-McCollum's zodiac sign?

Leila Benitez-McCollum's zodiac sign is Libra.

What is Leila Benitez-McCollum's nationality?

Leila Benitez-McCollum is a citizen of United States, Philippines.

What does Leila Benitez-McCollum do?

Leila Benitez-McCollum is known as television presenter, radio personality, journalist.

Leila Benitez-McCollum

Filipino-American television and radio host (1930–2020)

Died aged 89LibraUnited States

Biography

Leila Benitez-McCollum (October 5, 1930 – April 9, 2020) was a Filipino-born American radio and television host, presenter, journalist and broadcaster.

Benitez, who was nicknamed the "first lady of Philippine television", became a household name in the Philippines from the 1950s to the early 1970s due to a string of successful radio and television shows. She was best known for co-hosting Student Canteen, the country's first afternoon variety show, from 1959–64.

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Employers / organisations

ABS-CBN Corporation
Voice of America

Quick answers about Leila Benitez-McCollum

How old was Leila Benitez-McCollum?: Leila Benitez-McCollum died on April 8, 2020 at the age of 89.
When is Leila Benitez-McCollum's birthday?: Leila Benitez-McCollum was born on October 5, 1930.
Where was Leila Benitez-McCollum born?: Leila Benitez-McCollum was born in Quezon City.
What is Leila Benitez-McCollum's zodiac sign?: Leila Benitez-McCollum's zodiac sign is Libra.
What is Leila Benitez-McCollum's nationality?: Leila Benitez-McCollum is a citizen of United States, Philippines.
What does Leila Benitez-McCollum do?: Leila Benitez-McCollum is known as television presenter, radio personality, journalist.