| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rana Novini |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | May 30, 1988. As of 2025, she is around 37 years old. |
| Rana Novini Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 1 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Persian |
| Nationality | American |
| Who are Rana Novini parents? | There were speculations of being indian, but she was born and raised by Iranian parents. |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Rana Novini is a TV broadcast journalist working for the NBC affiliate station, WNBC, as a General Assignment Reporter.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Rana was born and raised in Bath, Ohio, though her family is from Iran. She is proud of her Persian heritage.
- Rana has one sister, who has studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris.
- Ever since she was a young girl, Rana had an interest in writing stories.
- A former student of the American University in Washington D.C., Rana graduated with a double major degree in Bachelor of Arts Broadcast Journalism & Music, Vocal Performance. While in college, she worked at the University’s “District Wire News” as a news anchor.
- She got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Sebastian Escotet in June 2017, and the two lovebirds exchanged their vows on November 24, 2017, at the Office of the City Clerk Marriage Bureau. They had a second grander ceremony at the Maria Cristina Hotel in San Sebastian, Spain, and later headed for their honeymoon to the Balearic Islands. Currently, the couple lives in New York City.
- On May 16, 2021, Sebastian and Rana welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Kian Sebastian. In April 2021, the NBC newsroom and Rana’s coworkers hosted a family-friendly baby shower celebration for the then-expecting mom.
- Rana’s hubby Sebastian is a Venezuelan and works as a senior formulation development scientist in NYC. Though their professions are completely different, they share a common passion for travel, food, and gastronomy. The lovely couple had first met on a flight.
- Apart from telling stories, Rana loves singing and is an expert at playing the piano. She also loves cooking and enjoys the outdoors.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- Novini’s professional journalism career began in August 2011 with KRDO Radio, TV, KRDO.com & Telemundo stations which are based in Colorado Springs. Here, she was given the role of Digital Content Director or an iReporter.
- After a while, in January 2013, she was promoted to the role of anchor/reporter. She continued to work there until January 2016.
- After a short break, Novini resumed work as a reporter in April 2016 & headed to WNBC, an NBC affiliate in New York City.
- Committed to human rights, Rana holds a certification in “Human Rights: The Rights of Refugees” from Amnesty International, obtained in May 2019.
- Besides her journalism career, Rana is actively involved in civil rights, serving as a volunteer for the WNBC Diversity Advisory Council at NBC New York since August 2020.
Achievements and Awards :
- Rana’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed – In 2014, she received the Colorado Broadcasters Association Award for Best Feature Report & second place for the Best Specialty Reporter.
- In 2015, she was nominated for the Heartland Emmy Awards for the ‘Best General Assignment Reporter’ and the ‘Best Light Feature: Light Series.’
- The same year, during the ‘Best of Pueblo 2015,’ she was awarded the Silver Award for being voted as the ‘Best TV News Anchor’ by viewers.
Important Stories & Other Work :
- While she was in D.C., Rana had the opportunity to work on a re-election campaign of a councilman & she also interned at the Celebrity Service International, where she aided in launching their new website.
- Some of the big stories she has recently covered includes – The coverage of thousands of people who turned up to march in New York City in a Women’s March to mark the first anniversary since former President Trump was inaugurated, the 2018 Ball Drop at Times Square & the delays experienced at JFK Airport after a plane collision.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Rana Novini Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall is Rana Novini Height : 5′5″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
Hi Rana,
Happy St Patrick Day, great coverage of the parade, like your interviews.