KTLA 5's Ginger Chan's South L.A. childhood paved the way for the Detour Diva

In honor of KTLA's 75th anniversary as LA's Very Own station, we're kicking off a special series sharing the hometown stories of our KTLA team who grew up in the greater Los Angeles area. Our Ginger Chan shared her South Los Angeles upbringing.
This story aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Nov. 10, 2022.
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[@dominiquepadilla6442]

True American story. I love how she had an awesome childhood. She was blessed w very intelligent parents. True Cali girl!!

[@melviasheppard8466]

I didn't realize how much I miss the restaurants in Los Angeles until now. Time for a road trip 😉

[@realf1rme]

Who would have thought 😮

[@bcmomni]

Very good story and reminds me of the time I grew up here in Southern California.

[@ShaShaLuva414]

My heart is always there to eventually moved away. Rose Garden was the spot and let’s not forget the museum 😊 The little chickens machine that use to crack the eggs in front of you oh my goodness 😅your memories are mines.

[@justincase9046]

Hi Ginger I just wanted to say hi to you I wanted to thank you for all of your terrific performance and always making me happy every time with your fantastic voice and your beautiful smile

[@WLA-General]

Much love Ginger.👊🏾✊🏾

[@chano6555]

go ginger!

[@HectorDavidVasquez]

I love your story and the respect ful way you were raised

[@t.texastimmy1022]

You don't know me Ginger, but I know you. You're an absolute LA treasure .... Love you!

[@ruthphillips6047]

Name for Ginger and Henry's new show: on our way for a ever changing day.

[@maloujurden9770]

Your so cute to your outfit today. Ligh color is really look good on you. I'm watching today your ligh pink is look good on you.

[@joseelchihuahua5824]

She looks like she’s always angry off camera

[@erikc4055]

Is she related to liberty chan?

[@LuisLopez-hb3ok]

Orange chicken??????

[@keithcrampton1438]

HI GINGER! WE LOVE YOUR PERFORMANCE SO MUCH! YOU HAVE SUCH A TERRIFIC VOICE AND WE ALWAYS "FOLLOW YOUR DIRECTIONS" CUTIE PIE

[@stansbornak8116]

Poor thing didn't get very far!

[@chano6555]

you're commenting on a youtube video. its like looking in a mirror

[@WLA-General]

@@chano6555 Fk that 🤡

[@sting114]

Sitting in a helicopter that long is dangerous. Just look at Kobe bryant

[@keithcrampton1438]

WORLD WAR TWO TAUGHT US THAT "STUPIDITY LEADS TO WAR!" AND INTELLIGENCE LEADS TO SPACE AND BEYOND! I LOVE YOU GINGER BECAUSE YOU HAVE SUCH A SOFT AND INTELLIGENT VOICE!" EVERYBODY HAS TO WORK AND INHERITANCE IS A "SIN"

[@keithcrampton1438]

MOST OF US WILL DIE AND THERE IS NO WAY AROUND THAT GINGER!!

[@keithcrampton1438]

GAVIN NEWSOM IS GOING TO MAKE URINATING AND DEFECATING IN PUBLIC A CRIME!! GINGER CHAN AND HE SAYS THAT HE WILL MAKE IT HIS #1 AND #2 PRIORITIES GINGER CHAN!! WE LOVE YOU GINGER!!

[@keithcrampton1438]

I CAN RUN THIS COUNTRY BETTER THAN JOE BIDEN ANY DAY BUT DONALD TRUMP IS A KING AND TUCKER CALSON SHOULD BE "OUR NEXT LEADER!!"