Janina Gavankar — Actress, Director, Influencer, Musician, Producer, American

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Janina Gavankar

Also known as Janina Zione Gavankar

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Born: Nov 29, 1980age 45
height: 5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type: Slim
nationality: American

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Career

Active 2001 – present

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About Janina Gavankar

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Janina Gavankar, born November 29, 1980, is a 45-year-old American actress, director, influencer, musician, and producer. She is of mixed-race (primarily Asian) ethnicity and was born in Joliet, Illinois. Standing at 5'7" with a slim build, she has brown hair and brown eyes. She began her career in 2001 and has been active for about 25 years.

Gavankar's acting credits include Eva "Papi" Torres on The L Word, Shiva on The League, Leigh Turner on The Gates, Luna Garza on True Blood, McKenna Hall on Arrow, and Diana Thomas on Sleepy Hollow. She also played "Ms. Dewey," a personified search engine for Microsoft. Trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist, she majored in theatre at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has no tattoos or piercings. Her Instagram following is 209k.

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Years Active: 2001-present (started around 20 years old; 25 years active)
Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, United States
Ethnicity: Mixed-race (primarily Asian)

Body

Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Weight: 122 lbs (or 55 kg)
Measurements: 35–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
Bra/Cup Size: 32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C
Boobs: Real/Natural
Tattoos: None
Piercings: None

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Instagram Followers: 209k (as of May 2026)

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Frequently asked

What musical training does Janina Gavankar have?

She is trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist, and she majored in theatre at the University of Illinois Chicago.

What are some of Janina Gavankar's notable television roles?

She played Eva "Papi" Torres on The L Word, Shiva on The League, Leigh Turner on The Gates, Luna Garza on True Blood, McKenna Hall on Arrow, and Diana Thomas on Sleepy Hollow.

What is Janina Gavankar's body type and measurements?

She has a slim body type with measurements of 35–24–36 (bust–waist–hips), a bra cup size of 32C, and a weight of 122 lbs at 5'7".

Did you know

Gavankar has had a diverse career spanning acting, directing, producing, and music, with training in piano, voice, and percussion.
She is of mixed-race (primarily Asian) ethnicity, which is part of her background as an American actress.
She played a personified search engine called 'Ms. Dewey' for Microsoft, a unique role in her career.
Despite being an actress, she has no tattoos or piercings, which is noted in her profile.