Shamin Abas’ biography: what is known about Matt Lauer’s girlfriend?
Who is Shamin Abas? She is an established British-born publicist and entrepreneur. She is part of The Luxury Council at New York University Stern School of Business. She came into the limelight following her relationship with the former NBC news anchor Matt Lauer.
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Shamin Abas is a big name in the corporate world. She is the founder of Shamin Abas Ultra-Luxury Brand Marketing and Business Development. She has worked with notable brands such as Rolls Royce and Ferrari.
Profile summary
| Full name | Shamin Abas |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 11 April 1969 |
| Age | 54 years (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Place of birth | Llangdegfan, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Current residence | New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Persian-British |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5′7″ (170 cm) |
| Weight | 137 lbs (62 kg) |
| Body measurements | 36-28-38 inches (91-71-97 cm) |
| Hair colour | Brunette |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Relationship status | Dating |
| Partner | Matt Lauer |
| Profession | Publicist, entrepreneur |
| Net worth | $8 million |
Shamin Abas’ biography
The entrepreneur was born and raised in Llangdegfan, Wales, United Kingdom, but later relocated to New York City, New York, United States. She is a British national of Persian-British descent.
Her Persian father was a maths teacher at the University of North Wales in Bangor, while her British mother was a Jazz singer but later became a homemaker. She grew up alongside two sisters and a brother.
How old is Shamin Abas?
Shamin Abas' age is 54 years old as of 2023. She was born on 11 April 1969. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Career
Shamin Abar is an American-based publicist and entrepreneur. She landed her first job in the media industry when Chrysler hired her as a spokesmodel.
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She is the President and CEO of Shamin Abas Communications, Brand Marketing & Business Development for Ultra-Luxury Brands. She founded the company in 2005, and it is based in Greater New York City Area.
According to her LinkedIn profile, the company works entirely with ultra-luxury brands that cater to Very-High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals.
Her intellectual capacity and dynamic business approach have given her a voice in the corporate world. She has worked with high-end brands, including NetJets, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Bugatti and Dom Perignon. In addition, she is also the co-founder of the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNW) symposium.
What is Shamin Abas’ net worth?
The British-born entrepreneur has an alleged net worth of $8 million. However, this source is not verified; therefore, not reliable. Her primary source of income is her business and partnership with other global brands.
Shamin Abas and Matt Lauer's relationship
The PR executive guru is currently in a romantic relationship with her long-time friend Matt Lauer, a former NBC news anchor. Her boyfriend was the co-host of NBC’s Today show from 1997-2017 and a contributor for Dateline NBC. He was fired from NBC over accusations of sexual harassment.
Matt Lauer and Shamin Abas were friends for almost 15 years before they began dating in 2019. They first met in 2005. The two currently reside in New York, United States.
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Who is Shamin Abas' husband? The entrepreneur was married and divorced twice before she started dating Matt Lauer. Shamin Abas' first husband is a Detroit-based cosmetic dentist whose name is unavailable.
Later, she got married to an East Hampton nightclub and restaurant owner, Frank Cilione, on 8 November 2003 and divorced in November 2007.
Her boyfriend was also married and divorced to a former American model Annette Roque with whom they share two sons, Jack Matthew and Thijs and a daughter Romy. The two were married for almost 21 years and divorced in 2019.
What is Shamin Abas’ height?
Matt Lauer's girlfriend stands at 5 feet 7 inches or 170 centimetres tall and weighs approximately 137 pounds or 62 kilograms. Her measurements are 36-28-38 inches or 91-71-97 centimetres.
Shamin Abas' Instagram
The American-based publicist is active on Instagram under her username @shaminabas. She has 3.4k followers and has posted more than 900 photos and videos.
Fast facts about Shamin Abas
- During his divorce settlement, her lover agreed to pay Roque $20 million.
- She supports her boyfriend in every way.
- She got her first work in the media world after becoming a Chrysler spokesmodel.
- Her partner’s dad Robert Lauer is an entrepreneur who owns a bicycle firm.
Shamin Abas is an American-based publicist and entrepreneur. She is widely known as the girlfriend of Matt Lauer, an American journalist and former NBC news anchor. She is the founder of Shamin Abas Ultra-Luxury Brand Marketing and Business Development.
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