Rick Blangiardi is a 73 years old television executive who is now running to become the Mayor of the City & County of Honolulu.
Whether you were born here or fortunate enough to come here like me, you love this place. But, Hawaii is not an easy place to live. People who live here deserve to feel hope for the future – that it doesn’t have to be so hard. – Rick
Quick Facts and Information on Rick Blangiardi
| Full Name / Real Name | Rick Blangiardi |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | 15th September 1946 |
| Age | 73 |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Massachusetts |
| Ethnicity | Italian-American |
| Profession | Television Executive / Politician |
| Education (High School / College / University) | University of Hawaii Manoa, Springfield College |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Karen Chang |
| Children (Son, Daughter) | Two Sons and a Daughter |
| Social Media | |
| Net Worth | $9 Million |
| Height in Feet | 5 ft 8 in |
Rick Blangiardi Wiki Bio
Mr. Blangiardi was born on September 15, 1946, to his parents who immigrated to the United States from Italy. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was raised there in a tenement.
Rick grew up in a working-class Boston family, that moved to Honolulu in 1965 when his dad, a munitions expert, was transferred to be a machinist at Pearl Harbor. Rick played football at the University of Hawaii Manoa, and after graduation, he spent seven years as a college football coach, the last five of those at UH.
Blangiardi played football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors as a linebacker whereas he was a letterman for the Rainbow Warriors in 1965 and 1966.
Born with a gift to inspire others, Rick Blangiardi has dedicated his life to mentoring athletes, journalists, and young people.
Who is Rick Blangiardi’s Wife?
Mr. Blangiardi, 73, not only has led a successful life in terms of his career but has equally been prosperous in his personal life. Currently, Rick Blangiardi is married to his beautiful wife, Karen Chang. He has been married to his now-wife, Karen, for nearly two years now; as they exchanged vows in September of 2018.
Rick’s wife Karen is a former executive for Charles Schwab and American Express. Furthermore, Chang was also a member of the Honolulu Police Commission until she resigned ahead of Blangiardi’s run for office.
The newly wedded couple haven’t started a family of their own, however, Karen treats Rick’s family like her own.
Rick Blangiardi Ex-Wife / Marriage / Divorce
Prior to walking down the aisle with his now-wife, Karen, Rick already had shared a conjugal life with his former wife. Although Rick has kept the identity of his first wife private, we do know that he got married to her in the ’70s.
At the time that he first got married, Rick was still working as a football coach. However, in the year 1977, when his wife was expecting their first child; Rick made the financial decision to leave football and began selling commercials for KGMB.
As a football coach, Rick was making about $15,000 a year which didn’t suffice. Rick then found his calling in television; going on to found KHNL and bring live UH sports into living rooms statewide.
With his first wife, Rick has 3 children- two daughters and a son!
