Janina Gavankar
Actress and singer from 'The Vampire Diaries'
Born
November 29th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress and singer, contributions include roles in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'True Blood'. Gavankar also lent her voice to video game characters, notably in 'Star Wars: Battlefront' and 'The Division'. In addition to acting, Gavankar has pursued a music career, releasing several singles and collaborating with various artists.
Appeared in 'The Vampire Diaries'
Performed in 'True Blood'
Voiced characters in 'Star Wars: Battlefront'
Created music singles and collaborations
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