Fabián Basabe

Fabián Basabe (born March 30, 1978) is an American businessman and politician who gained notoriety as a reality television star. He currently serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 106th district. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He serves on the Education and Employment committee.[1]

Fabián Basabe
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 106th district
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Preceded byBob Rommel
Personal details
Born (1978-03-30) March 30, 1978
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationPepperdine University

Early life and education

Basabe was born in New York City to an American mother and an Ecuadorian father. In 1987, Basabe's family moved to Miami, where his parents operated a hotel. He graduated from Cheshire Academy.[2] He studied international relations at Pepperdine University before moving to Manhattan, where he became a socialite and television personality.[3][4]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Basabe appeared in the reality television series Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive and Faking It. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2022.[5][6] Basabe was previously a candidate for the Miami Beach City Commission. He describes himself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal.[7][8]

References
  1. "Fabián Basabe - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  2. "About". Fabián Basabe for Florida State House Representative. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  3. Sokol, Brett (2004-12-16). "It Isn't Easy Being Fabulous". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  4. Feinstein, Naomi (2022-10-24). "Erstwhile "It" Boy Fabián Basabe's Exploits Resurface in Run for State Office". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  5. Swanson, Jess (2021-07-30). "All Growed Up? Former "It" Boy Runs for Miami Beach Commission". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  6. Scheckner, Jesse (2022-11-15). "Fabían Basabe wins close contest for HD 106 after recount". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  7. Majchrowicz, Michael (2021-08-13). "Fabian Basabe Booted From Democratic LGBTQ Caucus Conference". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  8. Funcheon, Deirdra (2022-11-09). "Election results: Miami-Dade Commission, Miami Beach runoff and more". Axios. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
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