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JANU's BIO as we first saw it on the
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As a child, Janu
Tornell never aspired to be a showgirl.
Tornell's Cuban-born mother, Maria, was a famous
showgirl in Havana, but Tornell did not find her
calling until many life experiences later and
considers her mother one of her greatest
inspirations for overcoming the hardships of life,
including a successful battle with cancer.
Tornell is equally inspired by her father, Juan, as
he always
 told
her that every experience in life gives you
endurance.
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tornell attended
Valley High School. She then spent time in Spain
before moving to Los Angeles. She attended Los
Angeles Valley Community College before moving back
to Las Vegas to finish her studies and pursue a
career as a showgirl. In 2004, after 20 years,
she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She most
recently worked as the lead showgirl for a major Las
Vegas hotel, performing two shows per night, six
days per week. She also models. Tornell
was previously employed as a restaurant manager,
waitress and administrative assistant.
Additionally, she was named 1989 Miss Nevada USA and
was first runner-up in Miami's 1990 Miss Nuestra
Belleza competition.
In her spare time, Tornell enjoys traveling, scuba
diving, swimming, body surfing, reading, rock
climbing and watching foreign films. She
describes herself as honest, fun, outgoing and
strong-minded. She is fluent in Spanish, Italian,
French and English. Her hero is Audrey Hepburn
for her talent, goodwill, beauty and her ability to
be most beautiful to the least fortunate.
Tornell is an active member of the American Federation
of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen
Actors Guild.
Janu
on
Survivor 10: |
Age:
39 |
Single,
Vegas Showgirl |
Las Vegas,
NV |
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