Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 4" (162 cm) |
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Eye Color | Light Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Graveney School, London, England |
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College/University | University of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
Graduation | Graduation in English Literature and Language (1997) |
Postgraduation | Postgraduation in Newspaper Journalism |
Personal Life
Hometown | London, England |
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Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Affairs/Boyfriends | James Haggar (TV Director) |
Marriage Date | 2007 |
Family
Mother | Muthu |
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Siblings | Sister - Mimi |
Spouse | James Haggar (TV Director) |
Career
Overview | Naga Munchetty is a prominent British television presenter and journalist known for her work on BBC. She began her journalism career writing for the City Pages of the London Evening Standard and made her television debut at Reuters Financial Television. |
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Major Roles | After gaining experience at CNBC Europe and Channel 4 News, she became a widely recognized face on BBC Breakfast and various other programs including Working Lunch and Newsnight. Naga has hosted several shows and participated in competitions like Celebrity Mastermind, where she excelled, showcasing her knowledge on diverse topics. |
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/tvnaga/ | |
https://x.com/TVNaga01 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Naga's heritage spans two continents: her mother is from Tamil Nadu, India, and her father is from Mauritius. This multicultural background deeply influences her identity. | |
Growing up, she had mixed feelings about her name, which means 'cobra' in Tamil, and at one point considered changing it. | |
Naga's parents married without parental consent in London, which was a significant decision given their backgrounds. | |
She is an accomplished golfer with a handicap of nine and has won several golf tournaments, including the Hertfordshire de Paula Cup. | |
Despite her mother's hopes for her to pursue a more traditional career like law or medicine, Naga followed her passion for English literature and journalism. | |
She is actively involved in charity work and holds multiple positions such as being a trustee at a local theatre. | |
Naga enjoys various hobbies, including playing the jazz trumpet and classical piano, swimming, and traveling. |