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Janu Tornell

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Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
januinfo

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.

Favorites
Colors Black, white, blue
Scents Fresh, China rain, masculine colognes
Flowers China lily, bougainvillea, gardenia, hyacinth
Board Games Monopoly, backgammon, chess
Video Games FreeCell, Pac-Man
Sports to Play Volleyball, soccer, softball
Sports Teams Italy and Brazil's soccer teams, women's beach volleyball
Outdoor Activities Running, swimming, scuba diving
TV Shows Sex in the City, Spanish soaps, SURVIVOR, BBC shows
Movies Breakfast at Tiffany's, Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy, foreign films
Actors Sir Anthony Hopkins, Robert De Niro, Jack Nicholson
Actresses Audrey Hepburn, Yadhira Carrillo, Angelina Jolie
Music Latin, Italian, Brazilian, French
Magazines Fashion, travel, Spanish People
Books/Authors Marlo Morgan, Dan Brown, JD Robb
Cereals Cap'n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch, Life, Cornflakes, oatmeal
Fruits Mango, nectarine, papaya, banana, berries
Snack Foods Chips with chile (Sabritas)
Cookies Chocolate chip, oatmeal
Candy Bars Chocolate truffles, Aero chocolate bars
Alcoholic Drinks Tecate, Sambuca, Miller Lite, margaritas, tequila, mojitos, wine
Non-Alcoholic Coke, Squirt, Fanta Orange, Grape Gatorade, water, tea, coffee

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor10/survivors/fav/janu.shtml

Konamouse
Member

07-16-2001

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
An article from the Las Vegas Sun (afternoon newspaper), Feb 13, 2001.

In the tradition of February sweeps, even such shows as "Inside Edition" have to pull out all the stops. This time around they've plucked a lucky showgirl from Las Vegas and turned her into a librarian for three days.

Janu Tornell, one of the dancers in the Tropicana's "Folies Bergere," traded lives with Seattle librarian Jennifer Lucas. I think Lucas, as a temporary Vegas showgirl, gets the sweeter end of the switcheroo deal. In true librarian mode, Lucas looked at her "Folies" costume and announced: "I can't believe that's what I have to wear. I think I'll throw up now." Cameras rolling?

Tornell, unaccustomed to life away from the stage, asked if the library came complete with a spotlight. "That would be nice," she mused.

Watch what happens when two worlds collide on "Inside Edition." The first of two parts (two parts?!) airs on KLAS Channel 8 at 7:30 p.m. today. The finale is Wednesday night, also at 7:30.

Here Tropicana photos can be seen here (sorry, couldn't copy them)
http://tropicana.internetarchives.com/Photo_Gallery_Detail.aspx?BackToName=Back+To+Search+Results&BackToURL=%2fSearch.aspx%3fKeywords%3djanu%26SearchType%3dPHOTO&AssetID=2821

'squeek'

Lilfair
Member

07-09-2003

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ahhh...I think she aspires to be more than a contestant. Looking for that Survivor Spotlight might not be easy. Unless she's got a great personality she may rub people the wrong way. Just my vibe from the bio.

Lycanthrope
Member

09-19-2002

Monday, February 14, 2005 - 2:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She can rub me any way she likes. She's exactly my type, and unless she's a total monster, I'm rooting for her.

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
she may be one who can't find her way to the first challenge area...unless there are spotlights! i don't dislike her, but it looks as if she may be one of those 'perennial' contestants, which turns me off.
like having rob and amber on TAR....

Lycanthrope
Member

09-19-2002

Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 11:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She looks to me like a strong contender now. She's on the right tribe, and she seems to have the right kind of skills and motivations to do well...and the NYC firefighter must like her since he picked her...that's a good sign.

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She's starting to strike me as very whiney....



Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Friday, April 01, 2005 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She's striking me as without energy, almost not-there.

Now, Ibrehem did tell Julie Chen that the competition in the water took "hours" and that the salt was irritating so that might explain her look during that time, but she looks about to faint or freak most of the time. What happened to the girl who scrambled up the tree when they built their first shelter?

Lycanthrope
Member

09-19-2002

Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She is definitely looking weaker these days. She didn't have a lot of body fat to draw on(and less muscle than most of the others, too), and I can see her getting worn down more easily than some of the others. I think now she'll need a really strong alliance to go a lot further.