Wednesday, July 28, 2010

WHO is Shirleen Allicot?


In my local news surfing...I've seen Shirleen Allicot reporting a few times on "Action News" as well as filling in on the anchor desk recently. Yesterday, once again, she sat alongside Rick Williams filling in for Monica Malpass. So, I wondered, who IS this Shirleen Allicot anyway?
According to 6abc.com, Allicot joined WPVI in May from "News 12 Network" in Connecticut where she began her career shooting, writing and editing her own stories and anchored the weekday morning newscasts. Allicot is a native of Queens, New York with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Hopefully, we'll see more of her on the anchor desk! She sure is much more of a compliment to the 5 o'clock newscast than Monica Malpass.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

This young lady is quite a talent! I too would prefer her over Monica Malpass. She compliments Rick very well.

Anonymous said...

She reminds me of the former pop/r&b singer Vanity

Anonymous said...

I want to be her love slave

Anonymous said...

Her real name is Shirleen Allicock... Pretty obvious why she changed it for TV. Went to college with her. She represents the new age of self-absorbed journalism where the people in front of the camera think they are the story, instead of the story itself.

Anonymous said...

"She represents the new age of self-absorbed journalism where the people in front of the camera think they are the story, instead of the story itself."

Interesting comment/analysis ... on what do you base that statement?? Anything legit? Or is it that you couldn't get any play from her at the college that you supposedly went to with her ???? Stop hatin' - she's got the brains and skill to go with the look ...

James said...

I didn't get that impression when she was here on CT news12. I found this page beause I was wondering what happened to her. Happy to see she is still doing here thing.

Anonymous said...

She is very talented and not bad to look at either...

Anonymous said...

I met her at philadelphia at 2011
Most talent students,and she is a beautiful person.i wish her all the succes in the world.E.SOTO

Anonymous said...

She does give the impression that it is all about her & not the story she is reporting. I have never seen anything quite like it. It is her body language, facial expressions. How old is she. She does not look like a spring chicken.

lennymac said...

BEING FROM BROOKLYN NY...IF IN FACT SHE IS FROM QUEENS NY...THAT WOULD SPEAK ALOT TO HER COMING OFF AS SELF ABSORBED MANY NEW YAWKERS GIVE OFF THE FORST IMPRESSION...THAT SAID..ONE THING FOR SURE...REGARDLESS OF WHERE SHE IS FROM ORIGINALLY...SHE'S DAMN SURE EASY OF THE EYES...FUGETABOUTIT!!!!!!!

lennymac said...

@THE END OF THE DAY ...BEING A HARD WORKING WALL STREETER FROM BROOKLYN TWO THINGS R IMPORTANT...THAT SHE'S ARTICULATE N @ LEAST COMES ACROSS LIKE SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING...THAT SHE'S EASY ON THE EYES...HEY IF NOTHING ELSE...U..HV 2 AGREE THAT SHE'S EASY ON THE EYES 4 SURE.

Edward said...

Edward from Brooklyn said..we were sad to see her leave news 12 Brooklyn. She is a wonderful role model for our young ladies and especially young ladies of African descent. I wish her all the best.She is smart and beautiful.

Anonymous said...

With regards to all the negativity in the world and sad news that is reported daily, I am glad Action News in Philly found this lady. I find myself watching her rather then listening to the dismal stories that are reported. Good Luck Shirleen and Great job Channel Six in Philadelphia.

erikworld said...

i have just recently made this young lady's tv acquaintance and found her to be attractive, bright, focused, articulate and a thorough professional.... stop tv hating... it only reflects on the haters.... we need more shirleens on tv news

Anonymous said...

judging the book by it's cover...

the American news finally learned from their Spanish counterparts that "eye candy" increases ratings.

She and Alicia Vitarelli bumped up 6abc ratings "big time"

don't tell me i'm wrong; you know it's like this in the real world!

Anonymous said...

I had the pleasue of meeting Shirleen in the Lexus Club at the wells Fargo Center during the Sixers vs Bulls game. She is very intelligent as well as beautiful.

Steve H said...

Between Shirleen Allicot, Karen Rogers, and Alicia Vitarelli, I think Action News has cornered the market on beautiful and engaging, yet thoroughly accomplished professionals.

Anonymous said...

I'd do more to meet u. RAY, N.J

Anonymous said...

Is she gay

Anonymous said...

Hey Shirleen is Hot an smart got me watching!!!

Anonymous said...

Phoney

Anonymous said...

her older pic is way different from today... did she have plastic surgery?

Anonymous said...

anon says, "Is she gay?"

no, but she likes white dudes

phillyredman said...

She is Beautiful!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

For All you haters out there .....let her live , shes a beautiful that happens to be smart...........Shirleen, do what you do........and another thing........ Monica's my baby.......ABCs # 1