Christina Carilla
Christina co-anchors FOX 10 News at 4, 5, and 9pm weeknights with John Hook. She first joined the FOX 10 News team in 2018 as an anchor for KUTP’s FOX 10 Xtra News at 7pm. About a year later she also became co-anchor of FOX 10 News at 10.
Christina was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She spent three years as Morning anchor at ABC 7 (WZVN) in Fort Myers, Florida. In September of 2017, she reported live from Fort Myers Beach as Hurricane Irma made landfall and proceeded to devastate several Florida communities. She also interviewed the co-hosts of ABC’s "The View" during a taping at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Before moving to Florida, Christina spent 18 months in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a multimedia journalist for KNWA, FOX 24. She was quickly promoted to evening reporter, weekend anchor and producer, before ultimately serving as the permanent fill-in anchor on the prime-time evening desk. The NBC affiliate, KNWA, was voted "Best of Northwest Arkansas" during her time with the station.
Christina covered several controversial topics including gay marriage and medical marijuana. In 2015 she interviewed actress Geena Davis at her inaugural Bentonville Film Festival, an event designed to empower women in film and media.
Christina has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcasting, media studies, and production from Temple University. She completed several internships for major companies including The Disney College Program, and a full-time internship for "Today in LA", with the NBC affiliate in Los Angeles, California.
Christina is grateful to call Phoenix home. She’s a dog mom to her Chihuahua, Jaxon. She is also a lover of music and theater. Christina spent several years performing on stage and studying as a classical soprano vocalist. She is an advocate of the arts.
The latest from Christina Carilla
2 Arizona veterans, lifelong friends, prepare for honor flight
This week, ahead of Memorial Day, Ron Martin and Charles Porter will travel to Washington, D.C. to honor the lives lost in the war.
Cherry Creek Lodge: A beautiful Arizona getaway on a dude ranch, along with cattle, horses and cowboys
A few hours from Phoenix is a "dude ranch" called Cherry Creek Lodge. It sits on a working cattle ranch, with trees all around, a beautiful lake, and plenty of peace and quiet. We have a look at your next possible getaway.
'You have the right to remain silent': The Miranda Warning and its Phoenix origin
"You have the right to remain silent." You know the line from every cop show or movie you’ve seen created after the mid-'60s. The Supreme Court case at the center of that landmark decision traces back to Phoenix, Arizona, and a man who confessed to a heinous crime.
From Foster Care to College: GCU, DCS offering teens who aged out of the system a chance at earning a degree
Nationwide, only about 10 percent of kids in the foster care system go on to get a four-year college degree, but Grand Canyon University and the Arizona Department of Child Services are working together to help change that.
Made In Arizona: Chandler man turns wine, whiskey barrels into furniture
An Arizona man is giving new life to wine and whiskey barrels that have been used by distilleries and breweries by turning them into new pieces of furniture.
Made In Arizona: NAU grad applies biomedical science skills to her own candle-making business
For many, relaxation at home is all about the candles, but for some, the scents or chemicals released into the air can be uncomfortable. An NAU grad is putting her biomedical science skills to good use, as she creates a line of chemical-free candle products.
90-pound Phoenix dog transformed after amazing weight loss journey
A Beagle named Wolfgang just had one amazing weight loss journey. At the time he was fostered and adopted he weighed 90 pounds. Now, he is down to 32 pounds.
Made in Arizona: Find curated, handmade goods at Gilbert's Studio 223
Downtown Gilbert's Studio 223 has all you could want when it comes to local, handmade goods. "You can find big box stores everywhere, but it's the small businesses that really are the backbone of the economy, of the community."
Made in Arizona: Scottsdale's 'Live Bearded' is more than a men's beard grooming company
Scottsdale company Live Bearded is not only a men's grooming company but it's also helped many form a brotherhood some couldn't find anywhere else.
Made In Arizona: Phoenix company produces distinctive, customizable scooters
With more people moving into the Valley, some might be looking for another, more stylish way to get around, and one Phoenix company is making just that.