14 Facts About Del Irani

Delnaaz Irani is an Australian journalist based in the United States.

Del Irani is the anchor of Deeper Look from New York on NHK World-Japan and a host on the Australian ABC lifestyle show Escape From The City.

Del Irani began her career as field producer, working on programs for Fox News, CBS and Channel News Asia, and living in and traveling to many different countries including Bermuda, Panama, Belgium and Dubai.

In May 2012, Del Irani returned to Australia and joined ABC News as a reporter.

In 2015, Del Irani was added to the ABC News Breakfast team anchored by Michael Rowland and Virginia Trioli as business and finance presenter.

Del Irani spoke with experts and leaders on wide-ranging topics from mental health and fertility to islamophobia, radicalization and racism.

Del Irani has interviewed high-profile Bollywood celebrities on the show, including Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan.

Del Irani was appointed Fact Check Anchor for RMIT ABC Fact Check in 2017.

Del Irani is one of five hosts of the lifestyle reality TV series, Escape From The City, along with Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

Del Irani was born in Mumbai and immigrated to Australia with her family when she was 8 years old.

Del Irani grew up on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, where she completed her primary and secondary education.

Del Irani graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree from the University of New South Wales, completing her final year at the University of California, Berkeley on a study abroad scholarship.

Del Irani has been a regular moderator for the United Nations, hosting regional conferences for the International Labour Organization.

Del Irani is a former board member of the Western Bulldogs Football Club's Community Foundation.