Janette Manrara
Biography
Janette Manrara Škorjanec is a singer, Cuban-American television presenter, choreographer and professional dancer from Miami, Florida, US. Born to her Cuban parents Luis and Maritza, Janette is the oldest of three. Originally a singer, learning from her Cuban family, she formally studied dance from the age of 19. Manrara is best known for her appearances on the US series So You Think You Can Dance and British dance reality television competition, Strictly Come Dancing. She is married to Slovenian dancer and co-star Aljaž Škorjanec. In June 2021, it was announced that Manrara would co host Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two with Rylan Clark and later Fleur East.
Also Known As
TV Appearances
Richard Osman's House of Games Night
as Self
2020
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
as Self - Contestant
2013
So You Think You Can Dance
as Self - Contestant
2005
So You Think You Can Dance
as Self - All-Star
2005
Pointless Celebrities
as Self
2011
Celebrity Escape to the Country
as Self
2023
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
2011
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
as Self - Expert
2022
The Weakest Link
as Self - Interviewed Guest
2021
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
as Self - Presenter
2004
The Chris McCausland Show
as Self
2024
The Weakest Link
as Self - Contestant
2021