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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