| 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 | 2 |
| 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 (NBC New York). Rana is now an Emmy Award-winning Weekend Anchor at NBC New York, anchoring the 6 PM and 11 PM newscasts, representing a significant promotion from her original General Assignment Reporter role.
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, Leyla, 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 (full name Manuel “Sebastian” Escotet-Espinoza) 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.
- The couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Roya Teresa, on February 13, 2024, with Sebastian delivering her at home in a dramatic birth. They celebrated Roya’s first birthday on February 28, 2025, and on National Daughters Day (September 26, 2025), adding that Roya is their “endless source of laughter and love ❤️.”
- 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. Sebastian became a U.S. citizen on November 8, 2020, after moving from Venezuela 12 years earlier.
- Apart from telling stories, Rana loves singing and is an expert at playing the piano. She also loves cooking and enjoys the outdoors.
- Rana maintains an active social media presence :- Instagram @rana_novini (4.8K+ followers) with the bio “Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Proud Persian Weekend anchor @nbcnewyork @ 6p & 11p Wife. Mom of 2. Wannabe chef ” and Twitter handle @Rana4NY.
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.
- In May 2023, she announced a promotion to a permanent anchor desk after 7 years as a reporter and fill-in anchor.
- In March 2025, she covered the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the third consecutive year, showing her continued assignment to major NYC events.
- 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 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.