Actress: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Preview Image Janina Gavankar
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Birth Name: Janina Gavankar

Birth Date: 1980-11-29

Birth Place: Joliet, Kendall County, United States

Details

Alternate Names: جانینا گاوانکار, Janina Zione Gavankar

Physical Characteristics: N/A

Career

First Appearances:

  • Barbershop (2002) as Fine Woman

Most Important Roles:

  • Norman Pinski Come Home (2017) as Reporter
  • Encounter (2021) as Piya
  • Cup of My Blood (2005) as Iona
  • Satellite of Love (2013) as Michelle
  • Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf? (2013) as Katia
  • The Final Moments of Karl Brant (2013) as Detective Hostetler
  • Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010) as Nikki (voice)
  • Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016) as Party Guest
  • FUTURESTATES: Code Academy (2014) as Madame Counselor

Career Highlights:

  • Norman Pinski Come Home (2017)
  • Encounter (2021)
  • Cup of My Blood (2005)
  • Satellite of Love (2013)
  • Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf? (2013)
  • The Final Moments of Karl Brant (2013)
  • Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
  • Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)
  • FUTURESTATES: Code Academy (2014)

Awards

Awards:

  • Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Network/Cable Television Series (2022)
  • Nominated for 1 Gold Hugo - Best Narrative Short Film (2019)
  • Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2022)
  • Nominated for 1 SXSW Grand Jury Award - Midnight Short (2020)
  • Won Special Jury Award - Midnight Short (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 Best Short Film - Short Film (2019)
  • Won Silver Telly - Non-Broadcast Production - Directing (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in a Video Game in a Supporting Role (2015)
  • Nominated for 1 BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game (2015)
  • Nominated for 1 Nightmares Film Festival Award - Best Director Short (2019)
  • Won Lizzie - Best FX (2020)
  • Won Women in Horror Award - Best Horror Short Film (2020)
  • Won Jury Award - Best Female Filmmaker (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 Aladerri Awards - Best Illinois Short (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 Best Short by a First-Time Filmmaker - Short Film (2021)

Full Biography

Janina Zione Gavankar (born November 29, 1980) is an American actress and musician. Gavankar is trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist. She majored in Theatre Performance at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Gavankar's roles include a police officer on The Gates; Ms. Dewey, the personification of a Microsoft branded search engine who commented on the user's searches; Shiva, the namesake of the sought-after trophy on The League; shapeshifter Luna Garza on HBO's True Blood; McKenna Hall on The CW's Arrow; and Meredith Bose on NBC's The Mysteries of Laura. She also played Diana Thomas on Fox's supernatural drama Sleepy Hollow.


Episode: Season 1, Episode 6: Cold Ground

Poster for True Blood (series) (2008)
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Release Year: 2008

Nation: Singapore, United States

Alternative Title: Sangre Verdadera, Sangue fresco, Ნამდვილი სისხლი, خون واقعی, แวมไพร์พันธุ์ใหม่, Strange love, Czysta krew, Dam amiti, Khoon vagheii, Okus krvi, Pravá krev, Prava kri, Pravá krv, Puhas veri, Thuần Huyết, Tikras kraujas, Истинска кръв, Настоящая кровь, Права крв, Справжня кров, トゥルーブラッド, 噬血真愛, 真爱如血

Director: Adam Davidson, Alan Ball, Angela Robinson, Anthony Hemingway, Daniel Attias, Daniel Minahan, David Petrarca, Gregg Fienberg, Howard Deutch, Jeremy Podeswa, Jesse Warn, John Dahl, Lee Rose, Lesli Linka Glatter, Marcos Siega, Michael Cuesta, Michael Lehmann, Michael Ruscio, Nancy Oliver, Nick Gomez, Romeo Tirone, Scott Winant, Simon Jayes, Stephen Moyer

Writer: Alan Ball, Alexander Woo, Angela Robinson, Brian Buckner, Charlaine Harris, Chris Offutt, Craig Chester, Daniel Kenneth, Elisabeth Finch, Kate Barnow, Mark Hudis, Nancy Oliver, Raelle Tucker, Robin Veith

Production & Genre

Producer(s): Producer: Alexander Woo, Brian Buckner, Nancy Oliver, Raelle Tucker, W. Mark McNair
Executive Producer: Alan Ball, Gregg Fienberg

Companies: HBO, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment

Genre: Drama, Fantasy Television Series, Horror Television Series, Mystery, Romance Television Series

Awards & Similar

Awards:

  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 39 wins & 160 nominations total

Similar:

  • Fatal Vision (1984)
  • Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997)
  • Wednesday (2022)
  • The Boy in the Bush (1984)
  • Chameleon (1989)

Keywords

Story

In the modern world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, vampires have 'come out of the coffin' thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, allowing them to coexist with humans. The series follows Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress at Merlotte's bar, who falls in love with Bill Compton, a vampire over 100 years old. Their relationship faces challenges from both human and vampire communities that are skeptical or hostile towards the integration of vampires into society.

Summary

True Blood is an American fantasy drama television series created by Alan Ball, based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries novel series by Charlaine Harris. Set in the small town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, the series explores themes of prejudice, tolerance, and acceptance as humans and vampires navigate their newfound coexistence. With its blend of romance, horror, mystery, and drama, True Blood captivates audiences with its unique take on the vampire mythos and its exploration of societal issues through a supernatural lens.