Asha Tomlinson is a Canadian television journalist and host with CBC Television. She is one of the hosts of CBC’s consumer affairs program, Marketplace.
Tomlinson was born in 1979 (47 years old) and is originally from Scarborough, Ontario, and she is of Jamaican descent.
Before joining Marketplace, she worked as a reporter at different TV stations across Canada and later worked with CBC News Network.
She has won the Canadian Screen Award twice for Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series, for her work on Marketplace.
Quick Facts of Asha Tomlinson
| Full Name | Asha Tomlinson |
| Profession | Canadian television journalist |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Date of Birth | 1979 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Yet to be updated |
| Birthplace | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Current Address | Canada |
| Gender | Female |
Asha Tomlinson Early Life and Education
Asha Tomlinson is from Scarborough, Ontario, which is in the Toronto area. She is of Jamaican descent. More details about her childhood are still to be determined.
Education
Tomlinson studied at the University of Windsor. A Canadian Journalism Foundation report says she graduated in 2001 with a degree in communications.
| Alma Mater | University of Windsor |
| Highest Qualification | Communications degree (graduated 2001) |
Asha Tomlinson Personal Life
Asha Tomlinson is married to Ryan and is also a mother to a son named Isaiah Henry.
Family
Asha Tomlinson’s mother’s name is Pauline Tomlinson, but details about her father are yet to be updated.
Siblings
She has a brother named Imamu Tomlinson, but more details about him are still to be determined.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Ryan |
| Children | Son: Isaiah Henry |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Pauline Tomlinson |
| Siblings | Brother: Imamu Tomlinson |
Asha Tomlinson Career
Asha Tomlinson works as a Canadian TV journalist with CBC Television. She is a host on CBC News: Marketplace, CBC’s long-running consumer affairs program.
Along with Charlsie Agro and David Common, she presents investigations on Marketplace that focus on consumer issues such as product safety, misleading marketing, and scams.
Tomlinson has also hosted CBC’s one-hour special Being Black in Canada (2020), which aired on CBC Television and CBC Gem.
In addition to TV work, she has hosted the CBC Marketplace podcast with David Common, which released a short series of investigations.
Since summer 2021, she has also appeared as a guest anchor on CBC’s nightly newscast The National, working within a team led by anchors including Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing.
Asha Tomlinson Awards and Achievements
Asha Tomlinson has received industry recognition for her work as a host on CBC News: Marketplace.
- Canadian Screen Award (Winner, 2019): She won Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series for CBC News: Marketplace – Fake Degrees.
- Canadian Screen Award (Winner, 2021): She won Best Host or Interviewer, News or Information for her work on CBC News: Marketplace.
- Canadian Screen Awards (Nominee, 2026): She is listed as a nominee for Best Host or Interviewer, News or Information for Marketplace: The Secret Cost of Housing.
Controversies
One public complaint connected to her work is tied to a CBC Marketplace report called “Weddings Inc.”
In June 2017, the CBC Ombudsman reviewed a complaint from a wedding show founder who said she would not have allowed filming if she had clearly known it was for Marketplace.
Asha Tomlinson Net Worth
Asha Tomlinson’s net worth is around 1.22 million. Her annual salary is yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $1.22 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Asha Tomlinson Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Below are the details of her physical appearance:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet & inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Asha Tomlinson Instagram, X, LinkedIn
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| X |  @AshaTomlinson |
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FAQs
Who is Asha Tomlinson?
Asha Tomlinson is a Canadian television journalist with CBC Television. She is a host on CBC News: Marketplace.
What is Asha Tomlinson known for?
Asha Tomlinson is known for hosting Marketplace investigations and for hosting the CBC special Being Black in Canada (2020).
Where is Asha Tomlinson from?
Asha Tomlinson is from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
Where did Asha Tomlinson study?
Asha Tomlinson studied at the University of Windsor.
