Janina Gavankar, 1980
Actors · November 29, 1980
Janina Gavankar
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Janina Gavankar is 45 years old, born November 29, 1980 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Janina Gavankar is an American actress and musician born in 1980. She trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist, majoring in theatre at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her TV roles span prestige cable and network shows: Eva "Papi" Torres on Showtime's The L Word, Luna Garza on HBO's True Blood, McKenna Hall on Arrow, and Qetsiyah on The Vampire Diaries. She also voiced Ms. Dewey, Microsoft's search engine assistant. A Sagittarius born in late November, Gavankar balances dramatic acting with musical performance.
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Biography
Janina Zione Gavankar emerged as a character actress across premium cable and network television, anchoring roles that blended dramedy with supernatural storytelling. Born November 29, 1980, in the US, she trained rigorously as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist before majoring in theatre at the University of Illinois Chicago, establishing a rare dual foundation in music and drama. Her breakthrough roles included Eva "Papi" Torres, the hot-tempered bartender on Showtime's The L Word; Luna Garza, the conflicted werewolf on HBO's True Blood; and Qetsiyah, the haunted witch in The CW's The Vampire Diaries. She also appeared as Shiva on The League, Leigh Turner on The Gates, McKenna Hall on Arrow, and Diana Thomas on FOX's Sleepy Hollow, establishing herself as a reliable presence in genre television. Beyond acting, Gavankar voiced Ms. Dewey, Microsoft's quirky search engine and virtual assistant, blending her multimedia appeal. As a Sagittarius, Gavankar's career reflects the sign's restless curiosity—her life-path number 4 suggests a builder's discipline, evident in her sustained craft training and steady television presence. American actors like Gavankar typically balance episodic television work with auditions and guest arcs, maintaining visibility across streaming and traditional networks.
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Trivia
- Trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist before pursuing acting.
- Majored in theatre at the University of Illinois Chicago.
- Voiced Ms. Dewey, Microsoft's search engine virtual assistant.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Janina Gavankar succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is Janina Gavankar?
- Janina Gavankar is 45 years old (born November 29, 1980).
- When is Janina Gavankar's birthday?
- Janina Gavankar was born on November 29, 1980.
- What is Janina Gavankar's zodiac sign?
- Janina Gavankar is a Sagittarius, born November 29, 1980.
- What is Janina Gavankar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Janina Gavankar was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Janina Gavankar from?
- Janina Gavankar is from United States.
- What does Janina Gavankar do?
- Janina Gavankar is a actor.
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