Tracee Carrasco has built an impressive career as a business journalist, becoming a familiar face to Fox Business Network viewers over the years. With her Filipino heritage and roots in Hawaii, she’s carved out a path in broadcast journalism, covering everything from market trends to breaking business news. But there’s more to her story than what you see on screen, from her early days as a cheerleader to her current life as a mother of two in Manhattan.
Biography
Born on September 2, 1981, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tracee Rose Tolentino grew up surrounded by the rich island cultura. Her father, Gilbert Tolentino, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, while her mother, Sheril Tolentino (née Carrasco), would later earn her Ph.D. from Azusa Pacific University in 2016. The name Carrasco that Tracee uses professionally? That’s actually her mother’s maiden name, a nod to her maternal heritage.
Growing up between Hawaii and Southern California, Tracee developed the work ethic and determination that would later define her career. She’s of Filipino descent, a heritage highlighted in The Fil-Am publication back in 2013. While she has a brother named Matt, details about him remain largely private.
Tracee attended Azusa Pacific University, where she didn’t just hit the books. She graduated cum laude with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Marketing, but she also spent time on the sidelines as a cheerleader. She earned a blue belt in martial arts, just two steps away from the coveted black belt. Standing at about 5’3″, she proves that great things come in compact packages.
During her university years, Tracee wasn’t waiting around for opportunities to knock. She actively pursued internships at major Los Angeles stations including KABC-TV, KCBS-TV, and KCAL-TV. These early experiences gave her invaluable hands-on training that would serve her well in the competitive world of broadcast journalism.
Career
Tracee’s professional journey started modestly but steadily climbed upward. Around 2009, she began working at CitiCable 3 in Torrance, California, serving as a field reporter and fill-in anchor. It was solid groundwork, but she had bigger ambitions.
Her first major television role came in February 2010 when she joined KQDS-TV, a Fox affiliate in Duluth, Minnesota. As a weekend anchor and weekday reporter, she didn’t just show up and read the news. Her work on the “Honest Northland Series” and “A Tribute to Ben Larson: Missionary Killed in Haiti’s Earthquake” earned her two Upper Midwest Emmy nominations. Not bad for someone in their late twenties navigating the frozen winters of Minnesota.
By August 2011, warmer weather called when she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to work for WKRN News 2, an ABC affiliate. She spent nearly two years there as a fill-in anchor and reporter before making the leap to the big stage: New York City. In June 2013, Tracee joined WCBS-TV and WLNY as a general assignment reporter, covering the endless stream of stories that make up life in America’s largest city.
But the career-defining move came in May 2017 when Fox Business Network brought her on board as a general assignment business reporter. It was a perfect fit. Her ability to break down complex financial stories into digestible segments made her a valuable asset to the network. Throughout her time there, she contributed to shows like “Fox and Friends First” and “Mornings with Maria Bartiromo.”
Her writing chops extend beyond broadcast journalism, too. She’s published articles in the Duluth News Tribune, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Equities Magazine, showing versatility across different media platforms.
However, here’s where things get a bit murky. While Fox Business Network still lists her as part of their team, her most recent confirmed on-air appearances date back to 2019-2020. Whether this reflects a shift in her role, incomplete public records, or something else entirely remains unclear. No official departure announcement has been made, leaving her current active status somewhat uncertain.
Personal Life
Love found Tracee in an unexpected way. She met Rodrigo Artigas Abucham in 2010, though their romantic relationship didn’t begin until 2014. Rodrigo, born in São Paulo, Brazil, came to the United States on a Division I tennis scholarship to Michigan State University, where he studied at the Eli Broad College of Business.
Their relationship blossomed over five years before Rodrigo popped the question on May 18, 2018, during a romantic boat ride proposal. They tied the knot on May 4, 2019, at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in California. The celebration was followed by an epic honeymoon that took them from Istanbul to the Serengeti and finally to the pristine beaches of Seychelles.
Rodrigo isn’t just Tracee’s husband, he’s a powerhouse in his own right. He’s now a Managing Director, Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, where he’s worked since 2003. He earned his CFA® designation in 2023 and has been named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list multiple times (2019, 2021, 2024, and 2025). Currently, he’s pursuing an Executive MBA at Yale School of Management, expected to graduate in 2027.
The couple now has two sons. While they’ve chosen to keep their children’s names and birth dates private, Rodrigo’s official Morgan Stanley profile confirms that the family of four lives in Manhattan. It’s a shift from career-focused journalist to working mother, balancing professional ambitions with raising two young boys in one of the world’s busiest cities.
Beyond family life, Tracee shares glimpses of her world on Instagram (@traceecarrasco), where approximately 15,000 followers keep up with her travels to places like Aruba and the Seychelles, behind-the-scenes moments, and photos of her two dogs, Duke (a Puggle) and Dakota. She maintains a LinkedIn profile and has a presence on other social platforms, though her Twitter account appears to be private.
Net Worth
As for her salary, industry data suggests Fox Business reporters typically earn between $47,000 and $88,000 annually, depending on experience and role. An estimate of around $75,000 annually seems reasonable given Tracee’s extensive experience and tenure, but again, these figures aren’t officially confirmed. With this information and considering her years of experience, her net worth is estimated to be $300,000.
