Judith Rakers (born 6 January 1976, Age: 48 years old) is a German journalist and television presenter who has been working in the media industry for over two decades. She is best known for hosting the main news program Tagesschau on ARD, the public-service television network in Germany.
She is also a regular host of various talk shows, documentaries, and entertainment programs on different channels. She has a wide range of interests and expertise, covering topics such as politics, culture, sports, travel, and lifestyle. She is also a passionate animal lover and an advocate for animal welfare.
Early Life and Family
Judith Rakers was born on 6 January 1976 in Paderborn, a city in the eastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is the daughter of Kunigunde Rakers and Hermann Rakers, who both worked as teachers. She has a younger brother named Christian Rakers, who is also a journalist.
Education
Judith Rakers attended the Gymnasium Theodorianum in Paderborn, where she graduated with an Abitur (a qualification for university entrance) in 1995. She then moved to Münster, where she studied journalism and communication studies at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität. She also studied law and Spanish philology as minor subjects. She completed her studies in 2001 with a Magister Artium degree (a master’s degree equivalent).
Judith Deborah Rakers Wiki/Bio
| Name | Judith Deborah Rakers |
| Date of Birth | 6 January 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Paderborn, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Journalist and television presenter |
| Education | Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster |
| Spouse | Andreas Pfaff (m. 2009–2017) |
| Parents | Kunigunde Rakers and Hermann Rakers |
| Siblings | Christian Rakers |
| Books | Homefarming: Selbstversorgung ohne grünen Daumen (2013) and Mit einem Lächeln: Judith Rakers begegnet starken Frauen aus aller Welt (2016) |
| Social Media Links | Instagram: judith_rakers Wikipedia: Judith_Rakers IMDb: nm2273513 |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Career and Achievements
Judith Rakers started her career as a freelance journalist and radio presenter for various local and regional stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, such as Radio Hochstift, Antenne Münster, and WDR 2. She also worked as a reporter and editor for the online news portal n-tv.de.
In 2004, she joined the Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), one of the regional broadcasters of the ARD network. She became a presenter of the regional news program NDR aktuell and the weekly magazine show DAS!. She also hosted several special broadcasts and documentaries for NDR, such as Die Nordreportage, NDR Talk Show, and Die Reportage.
In 2005, she made her debut as a presenter of the national news program Tagesschau, which is the most watched and most respected news show in Germany. She became a regular host of the main edition of Tagesschau at 8 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, as well as the late-night edition at 10 p.m. on Sundays. She also hosted the Tagesthemen, another news program on ARD, on a rotational basis.
In addition to her news-related work, Judith Rakers also ventured into the entertainment field. She hosted several popular shows on ARD and other channels, such as Das Quiz mit Jörg Pilawa, Das Erste – Die große Show der Naturwunder, Die große Show der Besten, and Die große Show der Träume. She also co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, along with Anke Engelke and Stefan Raab. She received positive feedback for her witty and charming performance, as well as her fluent English skills.
Judith has also written two books based on her personal experiences and interests. In 2013, she published Homefarming: Selbstversorgung ohne grünen Daumen (Homefarming: Self-sufficiency without a green thumb), in which she shared her tips and tricks on how to grow vegetables and herbs at home. In 2016, she published Mit einem Lächeln: Judith begegnet starken Frauen aus aller Welt (With a smile: Rakers meets strong women from all over the world), in which she interviewed 12 inspiring women from different countries and cultures.
Net worth and Income Sources
According to some sources, Judith Rakers has a net worth of $100,000 – $1M or $3 million to $5 million. The bulk of her earnings come from her career as a journalist and TV presenter. She is known for hosting the news program Tagesschau on ARD, as well as reading the news in the Tagesthemen, Nachtmagazin, and Morgenmagazin.
She has also presented the Radio Bremen talk show 3 nach 9 and hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, together with Stefan Raab and Anke Engelke3.
Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Judith has a slim body type with body measurements of 33-24-33 inches. She is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall and weighs 128 lb (58 kg). She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Nationality, Ethnicity, and Religion
Rakers was born in Paderborn, West Germany on January 6, 1976. She is a German national and belongs to the white ethnic group. She is a Protestant by religion. She grew up in Bad Lippspringe with her single father. She studied journalism, communications and history at the University of Münster.
Personal Life, Spouse & Kids
Judith married Andreas Pfaff, a lawyer and media manager, in 2009. They had a private wedding ceremony in Hamburg, followed by a honeymoon in the Maldives. They lived together in Hamburg until they announced their separation in 2017. They have no children.
Judith Rakers is an avid animal lover and owns several pets, including dogs, cats, chickens, and horses. She is also involved in various animal welfare organizations and campaigns, such as PETA, VIER PFOTEN, and Ein Herz für Tiere. She supports the protection and rescue of animals, especially those who are endangered, abused, or neglected.
Philanthropy
Judith is also a patron of the Deutsche Kinderkrebsstiftung (German Childhood Cancer Foundation), which provides financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. She participates in various fundraising events and activities for the foundation, such as the Goldene Bild der Frau award ceremony and the Benefiz-Gala.
Judith Rakers is a German journalist and television presenter who has been working in the media industry for over two decades. She is best known for hosting the main news program Tagesschau on ARD, the public-service television network in Germany. She is also a regular host of various talk shows, documentaries, and entertainment programs on different channels. She has a wide range of interests and expertise, covering topics such as politics, culture, sports, travel, and lifestyle. She is also a passionate animal lover and an advocate for animal welfare. She was married to Andreas Pfaff from 2009 to 2017. They have no children. She is also a patron of the Deutsche Kinderkrebsstiftung, which supports children with cancer and their families.
