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“If you look at everything I've done, each character is so wildly different from each other, and that's what "The L Word" afforded me the opportunity to do. I want to continue to play characters that are not like me at all, and transform.”

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Janina Gavankar

Janina Gavankar is an Indian-American actress born on November 29, 1980. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Tana Caroline in the television series 'Pretty Little Liars'. Gavankar has showcased her versatility in the entertainment industry, active in television, film, and stage performances. more

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