Christine Devine
Christine Devine is a television news anchor in Los Angeles. Christine anchors the 5 and 10 p.m. weeknight news on FOX 11. Christine has 16 Emmys, an honorary doctorate degree from Cal State LA, and is in the Hall of Fame at her alma mater, Arizona State University.
In 2012, Christine was named in Los Angeles Magazine among the "50 Women Changing LA" for her Wednesday’s Child segment on foster care and adoption. Christine was honored in Washington, DC by Congress as an "Angel in Adoption."
Christine has received the top three honors in LA journalism, the Governors Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Lifetime Achievement from the Radio & Television News Association (RTNA), and the Presidents Award for Impact on Media from the Los Angeles Press Club.
On a national level, Christine has two Gracie Awards from AWRT-American Women in Radio and Television, the Anna Quindlen Award for Philanthropy Journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists, and has been honored by the Child Welfare League of America.
For more than two decades, Christine has hosted Wednesday’s Child on FOX 11 News. Wednesday's Child is a weekly segment that is a showcase of children in foster care in need of permanent homes. The segment has aired for more than 25 years and more than 455 children have found adoptive families.
Christine is on the board of trustees as her alma mater, Arizona State University. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Walter Cronkite School of Broadcast Journalism and has funded a student scholarship.
Christine was Valedictorian of her high school, Tolleson Union in Tolleson, Arizona.
In Hollywood, Christine has played reporter roles in the following movies: Independence Day, Cable Guy, Wag the Dog. She has appeared in the following Television series: American Horror Story, 24, Rosewood, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Prison Break.
Active in the community and a frequent emcee, Christine has been honored before the LA City Council, LA County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles Police Department and LA County Sheriff’s Department.
The latest from Christine Devine
Wednesday's Child: Kieley has an adventurous spirit
Kieley recently went ice skating for the first time, and hopes to one day be an acrobat.
Celebrity photographer captures the stories of fellow adoptees
Celebrity photographer Jeff Forney created The Innocent People Project to share the stories of fellow adoptees.
Rudy's Christmas Trees donates trees to former foster youth
A tree giveaway will be held for anyone who was formerly in the foster care system.
Innovative prison program set to graduate more students with Cal State LA bachelor's degrees
Thursday is the third graduation ever for an innovative program for inmates called the Prison Graduation Initiative.
LAPD’s new chief checks out Project Blue program for youth
This weekend in Watts, Project Blue brought together two public housing developments for youth football and a "My Brother's Keeper" mentorship conference
Wednesday's Child: In the studio with a Grammy-winning producer
Olivia is an expressive and artful soul who's interested in becoming an entrepreneur.
Foster youth advocate gives TedX talk
Tige Charity, founder of Kids In The Spotlight (KITS), enables foster youth to express their experiences through filmmaking and was recognized in a TedX Talk.
Meet the Inner Beauty Pageant stars, featuring girls in foster care
The Inner Beauty Pageant, founded by social worker Marsha Morton, offers a transformative experience for girls in foster care through classes and a celebratory event while empowering them with life skills and confidence.
Wednesday's Child: Hanging out with Nate at Pa's Pumpkin Patch
Nate is a sweet, polite and active child in foster care who is seeking a forever family.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Designer Eruvey Tapia
A Los Angeles-based designer says he lobbied for three years to show at Metropolitan Fashion Week. Now Eruvey Tapia is one of the fashion gala's VIPs.