Famous People with Name Janina

Janina Stranski            Origin/Culture/Country: Jewish

Janina Stranski: a Canadian-American talk show host who hosted The Jenny Jones Show from 1991 to 2003.On an episode called "Same-Sex Secret Crushes" taped on March 6, 1995, a gay man named Scott Amedure confessed his love for his friend, Jonathan Schmitz. Schmitz reacted with laughter while on the show, but became disturbed by the incident later. He had a history of mental illness and alcohol/drug abuse. Three days after the show's taping, Schmitz killed Amedure. Schmitz was later convicted of second degree murder and received 25-50 years in prison. The episode was never aired.

Janina Irizarry            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

Janina Irizarry: a Puerto Rican singer more known for being the winner of the first season of Objetivo Fama, a singing talent contest held in Puerto Rico.In 2005, Janina released her first album titled Todo De Mí. The album was pretty successful and Janina performed heavily throughout the island.In 2006, she released her second album titled Contra La Corriente with the hit single of the same title. In 2007 she started touring Mexico to promote her new album.

Janina Konarska            Origin/Culture/Country: Polish

Janina Konarska: was a female Polish artist.She was born in Warsaw and was the wife of Antoni Slonimski.In 1932 she won a silver medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for her woodcut "Narciarze" ("Skier").

Janina Zakrzewska            Origin/Culture/Country: Polish

Janina Zakrzewska: was a Polish lawyer. She was a professor of University of Warsaw (since 1982), member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (since 1989), member of the Helsinki Committee, member of the International PEN, member of the Panstwowa Komisja Wyborcza, judge of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland (1989–1995). Zakrzewska was a participant of the Polish Round Table Talks.

Janina Susczewska            Origin/Culture/Country: Polish

Janina Susczewska: is a Polish luger who competed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. She won two medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with a silver in the men's doubles event (1958) and a bronze medal in the women's singles event (1963).