Lola Martinez is a weather anchor on CNN International

CNN International

CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...

. She was born in Barcelona

Barcelona

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, grew up in England

England

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 and is based at the CNN Center

CNN Center

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 in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

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Martinez studied English and Spanish literature at the University of Barcelona

University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, LERU, European University Association, Mediterranean Universities Union, International Research Universities Network and Vives Network...

. She received her master's degree in Theater, Speech and Film from the University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

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Martinez joined CNN after anchoring weather forecasts in both English and Spanish for The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel is a US cable and satellite television network since May 2, 1982, that broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news, along with entertainment programming related to weather 24 hours a day...

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External links

• Lola Martinez profile on CNN.com