Welcome

Lu Parker is a multi-faceted talent. She is a journalist, actress, author, former Miss USA, and a former teacher. As an Emmy and Genesis Award winning journalist, you can find her reporting the news in Los Angeles, California on KTLA. She has co-hosted national shows, and has interviewed such names as Kanye West, Matt Damon, Eva Longoria, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oscar De La Hoya, and Bill Cosby. In November 2008, Lu reported live from the Democratic Headquarters in Los Angeles as Barack Obama was elected.

In her free time, Lu is an advocate for homeless animals, and serves on the Board of Trustees at Saint Francis Hospital in Los Angeles. In 2010, she created Lu Parker Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless animals, and at risk teenagers. Lu was honored with a Genesis Award from the Humane Society United States. She was recognized for her outstanding reporting and creative portrayals of animal protection issues in three stellar segments, including an investigation into Puppy Mills. She is an avid hiker, and has been a vegetarian for 25 years. She participates in dozens of charity events annually raising money for children, animals, and the needy. Lu lives in Los Angeles with her cat and dog. Read More.

Pioneers of the Possible

Latest report: Pioneers of the Possible - Lu Parker reports

CESAR MILLAN & LU

CesarsWay.com sat down with Parker recently.

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Lu Parker Wins Genesis Award For Outstanding News Feature

March 24, 2012: Lu Parker attends the Humane Society United States Genesis Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, CA. Parker won for the second year in a row for "Best News Feature." Her reports highlighted Beagle Lab Testing, Elephant Abuse, and Horse Rescue. Read the full release here.

Prince William & Kate Middleton

July 8, 2011, Los Angeles: Lu attends a private reception at the British Consul-General's residence with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

TV reporter Lu Parker plays by her own set of rules

Lu Parker, perhaps the splashiest reporter in local TV, smiles as she marches through the South Los Angeles animal shelter. By her side on a leash is a mixed pit bull fresh out of the shelter's cages.

Journalist

An Emmy and Genesis Award winning journalist, Lu has worked in the television news business as an anchor, reporter, and entertainment show host for over a decade. Currently, you can find her reporting on KTLA in Los Angeles, California. Lu has co-hosted the Hollywood Christmas Parade twice with Entertainment Tonight's Mark Steines, and reported live from the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Lu knows about winning! In less than 3 months, she captured the Miss South Carolina USA, and Miss USA titles. She also placed 4th at the Miss Universe Pageant. After winning the title, Lu was moved to Los Angeles, California. For a year, she traveled the world making hundreds of appearances.

As an actress, Lu appears on the big screen, and on several popular television shows, including Days of Our Lives, Bones, Monk, and Shark. She has appeared in the films An American Carol and Winged Creatures. Just recently fans caught her on the big screen in the Blockbuster film The Green Hornet.