Adrienne Janic

Adrienne Janic was born in Whittier, California, of Serbian and Mexican descent. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a teenager, encompassing roles in television, film, print, and commercials. Her early acting credits include an episode of “Angel” in 2000 as an Attractive Girl and a regular role as Lauren in the fifth season of “Undressed” in 2001. She later appeared in various television series, including “Oliver Beene” (2003) as Suzy, “Complete Savages” (2004) as Tia, “House” (2005) as Dr. Vivian, “Kitchen Confidential” (2006) as Beautiful Woman #2, and “Las Vegas” (2007) as Roxanne. Her film work includes a supporting role in “N.B.T.” (2003) as Ashley, “Choker” (2005) as Gorgeous Brunette, “All In” (2006) as TV Host Jillian Rose, and “National Lampoon’s Cattle Call” (2006) as Auditioner #5, showcasing her range across comedic and dramatic projects.

Janic gained significant recognition as a television host, particularly for her involvement in automotive-themed programs. She co-hosted TLC’s “Overhaulin'”, an automotive reality television series, from 2005 to 2008, and again from 2014 to 2015, and 2019 onwards, where she became known as “AJ.” She expanded her hosting portfolio with “Hot Import Nights” (2008) on the Speed Channel. In 2015, she was announced as the co-host for the Velocity TV show “Competition Ready” alongside Mike Phillips, a role she held through 2016 and 2017. Her hosting duties also extended to shows like “Fit, Famous & Fabulous” (2014) and “Naturally Beautiful” on the Z-Living network, and “Bully Beat Down” for Mark Burnett Production. She has also been seen in “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” (2019) as Adrienne, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (2011-2015) for 14 episodes, and “Kendra on Top” (2014).

Beyond her acting and hosting career, Janic has been involved in several brand collaborations and promotional activities. Notably, from 2004 to 2006, she was one of the original “Fantanas”—a group of promotional models for the Fanta soft drink brand in the U.S., where she was known as LeeLee, the Pineapple Fantana. She has also appeared in national TV ad campaigns and infomercials, such as for the “AbRocket” Fat Blasting System in 2009. Her diverse experience includes modeling for high-end fashion brands like Calvin Klein, Richard Tyler, and Alan. She produced two shorts, “Smart Asses” (2018) and “Tuff Bitch Tampons” (2019). Currently, she has several projects in development or completed, including “Zavier and the Nightkeeper” as Arva, “The 3 Killer Pigs” which is in post-production, and “His Private Collection” as Adrianna Costa.