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.

Known For

Acting

Richard Osman's House of Games Night

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Self

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

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Self - Contestant

Pointless Celebrities

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Self

So You Think You Can Dance

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Self

So You Think You Can Dance

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Self - All-Star

Celebrity Escape to the Country

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Self

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

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Self - Participant

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World

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Self - Expert

The Weakest Link

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Self - Interviewed Guest

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two

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Self - Presenter

The Chris McCausland Show

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Self

The Weakest Link

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Self - Contestant

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

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The One Show

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Self

Production

Crew

Directing