| Shana
Hiatt was born on the East Coast, but was raised
in Tabernacle New Jersey. During Shana's early
years she traveled around the country with her
brother and parents, who were enrolled in the
army. Hiatt proved to be a wonderful athlete during
high school as she was a champion lacrosse and
field hockey player. At age 18 Shana Hiatt began
modeling after being discovered by a well-known
and respected agent Ray Manzella.
Shana met her future husband
James Van Patten, brother of World Poker Tour
commentator, Vince van Patten, while attending
a fundraiser in Hawaii to assist in funding shelters
for battered women. Hiatt also hosted E! Entertainment's
"Wild On" adventure series.
Shana Hiatt was best known
as the hostess of the World Poker Tour, featured
on the Travel Channel. Hiatt, who has since left
the hostess helm to Courtney
Friel, would take the WPT audience on a guided
tour inside many luxurious casinos and provides
insight into the life of professional poker players
around the world.
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