Janina Gavankar
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| Janina Gavankar is an American actress and musician. She is best known for roles such as Luna in the HBO vampire drama True Blood, Eva ‘Papi” Torres in the Showtime drama series The L Word, Shivakamini Somakandarkram in the FX television series The League, Det. McKenna Hall in The CW series Arrow, and Meredith Bose on NBC”s The Mysteries of Laura. Gavankar”s other notable works include Blindspotting, The Gates, Traffic Light, The Vampire Diaries, Nikki & Nora: The N&N Files, and Sleepy Hollow. Born Janina Zione Gavankar on November 29, 1980 in Joliet, Illinois, USA, to parents Shan-de-Mohra and Pete Gavankar, she is of Indian descent on her father”s side, and of Dutch and Indian descent on her mother”s side. Her sister, Sonya Gavankar, is a journalist and former Miss District of Columbia 1997. Janina attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she majored in Theatre Performance. She debuted as Mina in the 2001 film Why Is God. | |
| Janina Zione Gavankar Personal Details | |
| Family / Birth / Real Name: | Janina Zione Gavankar |
| Nicknames: | Janina |
| Date of Birth: | 29 November 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Joliet, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Race / Ethnicity: | Multiracial (Dutch, Indian) |
| Occupation / Job(s): | Actress, Musician |
| Gender: | Female |
| Zodiac / Birth Sign: | Sagittarius |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Janina Zione Gavankar Family Details | |
| Father: | Pete Gavankar (Engineer) (Died in January 2012) |
| Mother: | Shan-de-Mohra |
| Siblings: | Sonya Gavankar (Sister) (Journalist and former Miss District of Columbia 1997) |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Children Name: | No |
| Janina Zione Gavankar Body Measurements | |
| Height in Feet: | 5′ 7″ |
| Height in Meters: | 1.70 m |
| Overall Body Weight in Kilogram: | 59 kg |
| Overall Body Weight in Pounds: | 130 lbs |
| Body Build / Type: | Slim |
| Bra Size: | 32C |
| Feet/ Shoe Size: | 7.5 (US) |
| Body Measurements: | 35-24-36 in (89-61-91.5 cm) |
| Breast Size: | 35 inches (89 cm) |
| Waist Size: | 24 inches (61 cm) |
| Hips Size: | 36 inches (91.5 cm) |
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
| Dress size: | 6 (US) |
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Lips Measurements35-24-36 in or 89-61-91.5 cm Dress Size6 (US) or 38 (EU) Bra Size32C Shoe Size7.5 (US) Brand EndorsementsShe has appeared in commercials about Herpacol DX Herpes, and Houston Chronicle. Best Known ForPlaying Papi in the TV series The L Word from 2007 to 2009, as Shiva in the TV series The League since 2009, as Luna in the HBO’s TV series True Blood from 2011 to 2013. As a SingerShe has contributed to the song “Tell Me What†in India. She released her single “Waiting for Godot†in August 2012. First FilmShe appeared in the 2001 film Why Is God for her role as Mina. First TV ShowIn 2007, she played the role as Melanie in the television series Dash 4 Cash.  Personal TrainerShe doesn’t diet like crazy. Janina likes to be strong and would never like to be skinny. She eats healthy food. She takes help from the trainer, Ryan Naumann. She works out with him, whenever she is not working. Janina Gavankar Favorite Things
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| Janina Zione Gavankar Education | |
| University of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Chicago | |
| Janina Zione Gavankar Brand Endorsements | |
She has appeared in commercials about Herpacol DX Herpes, and Houston Chronicle.
Best Known ForPlaying Papi in the TV series The L Word from 2007 to 2009, as Shiva in the TV series The League since 2009, as Luna in the HBO’s TV series True Blood from 2011 to 2013. As a SingerShe has contributed to the song “Tell Me What†in India. She released her single “Waiting for Godot†in August 2012. First FilmShe appeared in the 2001 film Why Is God for her role as Mina. First TV ShowIn 2007, she played the role as Melanie in the television series Dash 4 Cash. Personal TrainerShe doesn’t diet like crazy. Janina likes to be strong and would never like to be skinny. She eats healthy food. She takes help from the trainer, Ryan Naumann. She works out with him, whenever she is not working. Janina Gavankar Favorite Things
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| Janina Zione Gavankar Interesting Facts | |
| *She was born on November 29, 1980 in Joliet, Illinois, USA. *Her dad first traveled to the United States to pursue a master”s degree, and her mom was from Pune, Maharashtra, who also emigrated to the United States from India. *She is trained as a vocalist, pianist, and orchestral percussionist. *She was nominated for an Asian Excellence Award in 2008. *She received the Gravity Summit Award for Excellence in Social Media in 2012. *She released a cover of Kanye West”s “Love Lockdown”. *She is the founder of the lifestyle brand altFound. *She is the niece of author and director Nilu Gavankar. *Visit her official website: www.janinagavankar.com |
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| Janina Zione Gavankar Social Media Accounts | |
| Instagram: | Janina Zione Gavankar on Instagram |
| Facebook: | Janina Zione Gavankar on Facebook |
| Twitter: | Janina Zione Gavankar on Twitter |
| CelebHills: | Janina Zione Gavankar on CelebHills |
