Natalie Morales

Her father was in the U.S. Navy, and she grew up on military bases in Spain, Brazil and Panama. Considered a career in finance before pursuing journalism. Worked for Court TV, where she was encouraged to become an on-air personality. Signed on as a reporter for News 12 Bronx which led to a stint as a co-anchor at a local NBC affiliate in Connecticut. Became more widely known after anchoring the news and serving as a correspondent with MSNBC. Joined NBC's The Today Show as a national correspondent in 2006, eventually becoming a co-host when the program expanded its morning hours. Is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.