- Born
- Birth nameJana Janezic
- Nickname
- Yanni
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Actress Yana Yanezic was born in Slovenia (former Yugoslavian republic) to a medical scientist (mother) and technologist-inventor (father). She started performing in ice-skating and ballet performances at the age of eight. Yana studied at Ballet Academy of Ljubljana-Slovenia, London Studio Centre UK, Royal Academy Of Dancing UK and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. She started her career as a professional dancer in Slovenia, which extended to UK when being offered a talent sponsorship.
Yana studied academics at Poljane Grammar School in Ljubljana - Slovenia, and at University of Ljubljana - Slovenia where she accomplished a degree in Economics.
She speaks fluent English, Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian, conversational Italian and Russian.
On the sports ground Yana is a Tae-Kwon-Do gold medalist and a passionate ice skater. She turned to acting after an extensive dance career.
- IMDb mini biography by: Andrea Molko
- Speaks English, Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Italian.
- Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, Pilates Athletic Conditioning Specialist, Enthusiastic Ice Skater and Water Skier.
- Competed in martial arts, tae-kwon-do, several gold medals.
- Former model.
- Has degree in Economics.
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