Marika Gerrard is an American former journalist and photographer best known as the ex-wife of Bobby Tur, a transgender man who now plays the role of Zoey Tur. In the 1980s, she founded the Los Angeles News Service with her ex-husband.
Fast facts
| First and last name | Marika Gerrard |
| First name | Marika |
| Last name, last name | Gerard |
| date of birth | 1955 |
| Ethnic origin | White |
| country of birth | America |
| Gender identity | Female |
| Sexual orientation | Right |
| Marital status | Divorce |
| spouse | Zoey Tur |
| Training | Master of Philosophy, Bachelor of Laws from the University of California |
Affair, Married and Husband
She was married to Zoey Tur, formerly Bobby Tur. In 1978, she met her ex-husband at the Westwood Bruin Theater and fell in love at first sight. Their love for each other was not deterred by the fact that Bobby was five years younger and they began dating soon after. The loved-up couple took a flying lesson together on their first date, which was pretty sweet. They took their relationship even further and began living together soon after. Katy was born in 1983 and was their first child.
After their first child, they got married and had another child, James Tur, in 1985. The couple lived a happy life until circumstances changed and they separated in 2003. The reason for divorce was never revealed, but when Bobby publicly came out as transgender, everything became clear.
He renamed himself Zoey Tur and said he always wanted to be a woman. Zoey is now well known in the news and entertainment industry. After retiring as a photographer and journalist, Marika is doing well in her life. Your children are adults and successful in their careers. His daughter Katy works as an author and reporter for NBC News, while his son James works in the medical field.
Net worth
According to reports, Marika Gerrard’s net worth is around $500,000 as of August 2023.. She has amassed a considerable fortune through her work as a writer and photographer. The annual salary of an American journalist is approximately $39,484. Similarly, a photographer earns an average income of $63,688, although we can assume they earn more based on their expertise.
She began her career as a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, covering many high-profile issues, including the Laurel Canyon murders. She also worked as an aerial filmmaker for 17 years, filming the 1994 OJ Simpson chase and the attack on Reginald Denny during the 1992 riots. Her new company, Los Angeles Service, which she founded with her ex-husband Bobby, produced and rented video and audio recordings of important events. His company has relationships with various networks, including KNX, KCOP, KCBS-TV and others.
She has won three Emmy Awards for her work in television news. She received an Edward R. Murrow Award in 1989 for her coverage of the Loma Prieta earthquake. She was nominated for another Edward R. Murrow Award for her reporting on the flight of American Jews from their home countries. She also received the Associated Press National Breaking News Award and the National Press Photographers Association Humanitarian Award.
Highlights and information (age, date of birth and height)
- His age in 2023 is 67 years old.
- His actual date of birth is unknown.
- She is of American origin.
- She is of white ethnicity.
- She is of average height and has stunning black eyes and hair.
- During the 1992 riots, protesters aboard a helicopter shot him.