| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Teresa Dufour |
| Maiden Name | Teresa Anne LaBarbera |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | August 24, 1979. As of 2025, she is around 46 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Girlfriend | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Where did Teresa Dufour study? | In 2001, Teresa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Connecticut. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | She is of Italian descent |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Teresa Dufour (maiden name Teresa Anne LaBarbera) is a reporter, journalist, and TV host, who has worked with numerous American news networks in the past. Teresa had dreamed of journalism since childhood, studied at UConn, hustled through unpaid internships, landed her first job in Monroe, LA, then returned to CT at WFSB to work there for more than a decade.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Teresa was born in Connecticut. She was raised in the town of Waterbury, CT
- Parents : Teresa’s father Dr. Peter T. LaBarbera is a doctor (foot and ankle surgeon), while her mother Mary G. LaBarbera was a teacher in a primary school. Teresa’s siblings include a brother and a sister younger than her.
- Dufour studied at the University of Connecticut (UConn). She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Relationships : Married Life & Children
- Teresa is married to her husband, Brandon John Dufour. Brandon is a graduate of Fordham University and an entrepreneur who owns several driving schools. Brandon turned 37 in early 2021.
- The pair had met in a news segment called Connecticut Style, where Teresa was working and where Brandon was a guest, back in 2011. The couple had an instant connection, and by the end of 2013, they got married. The wedding venue was the “Basilica of the Immaculate Conception” in Connecticut.
- Their engagement took on the day before Thanksgiving.
- The couple has two kids – Son: Dante Ernesto Dufour (born on June 27, 2015) and Daughter: Angelina (“Angie”) Dufour (born in September 2017).
- Brandon and Teresa often share photos of their children and their romantic outings on social media, hinting that they are not only a solid couple but also a happy family.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Back in 2003, Dufour began her career working behind the camera as an assistant, gaining valuable exposure to newsroom operations and production workflows before moving into on-air roles.
- She later transitioned to radio, contributing to well-known stations such as “KISS 95.7” and the “Westwood One Radio Network.” This period helped her develop a strong on-air presence and versatility in live reporting formats.
- Teresa’s first significant on-screen television role was in Louisiana, where she worked as both a reporter and presenter for NBC affiliate “KTVE” and Fox affiliate “KARD.” Her assignments ranged from lifestyle features to hard-hitting community stories.
- Returning to Connecticut, she joined WTNH (News 8), where she became a familiar face to viewers as a traffic reporter on Good Morning Connecticut. Her approachable personality and clear reporting style made her popular with the morning audience.
- Beyond traffic reporting, Teresa also served as a co-host of the lifestyle and talk program CT Style. The show featured a wide variety of content — from celebrity interviews and fashion segments to cooking demonstrations and local business features.
- Over the years, Teresa has covered cultural celebrations like the Mardi Gras parade, while also reporting on serious stories such as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- In 2021, after more than a decade on Connecticut television, she pivoted toward media entrepreneurship by launching Teresa Dufour Media, LLC. Through this venture, she expanded into the fields of content creation, digital media consulting, and community engagement.
- Teresa has won accolades such as Hartford and New Haven Favorite On-Air Personality and was once named to Connecticut Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list.
From 2023 onward, she has hosted FOX61’s sponsored lifestyle series Live. Work. Play. segment featuring prominent Connecticut organizations and brands.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Dufour is her husband’s last name, her maiden name before marriage was Teresa LaBarbera. The couple had a Catholic wedding ceremony at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Waterbury, CT), followed by a New Year’s Eve reception at the Palace Theater (Waterbury, CT) with a 13-piece orchestra and marquee lights!
- The news program Teresa worked on was the most-watched news program in New Haven and ranked in the top 30 in the United States overall.
- The TV personality that she admires a lot is Kelly Ripa because she likes her personality, always cheerful.
- In 2016, Teresa had underwent hip replacement surgery for hip dysplasia, after facing seven years of pain.
- There was once a time when Teresa had to get up at 3 am in the morning to reach her work.
- One of the bloopers Teresa committed was when she said sh*t on air! She didn’t realize that though she was off-camera, her mic was still on!
- She has her own web page / blog on which she interacts with her followers.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Teresa Dufour Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall is Teresa Dufour Height : 5′1″ (verified from her website)
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Teresa Dufour Weight Loss : A few Google queries regarding this, but we couldn’t find anything conclusive on Teresa’s website or any of her social media. Once she had shared that she is a huge fan of Lisa Lynn’s power shot for weight loss and energy!
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Teresa Dufour Married? : Yes
- Children / No. of Kids : 2
- Nationality : American
- Favorite Travel Destination : The Amalfi Coast
- Favorite Drink : Red Wine
- Favorite Singers : Lady Gaga and Britney Spears
Happy Birthday from a longtime admirer. Hope you had a great time! My bd is the 28th so I’m a Virgo, like you.
Teresa can sit fart in my face if she wants…
Is Teresa Dufour divorced? Notice she is not wearing her wedding rings anymore