Originally from Mexico, Janet Michel is half Spanish and half Mexican. She started out her acting career when she was 8. Her mom, who was a big telenovela star, is a big influence on her. According to her, she comes from a family of actors and actresses, naming an uncle who is an actor and songwriter, plus several cousins who are also into acting. Other than modeling and hosting credits, Janet Michel has appeared in several Telemundo shows, such as Me Caso Con Tigo, Dona Risa, and in Descontrol as a dancer. She currently works as a late night talk show hostShe describes herself as very outgoing and energetic, and counts rollerblading, hiking, and dancing as her hobbies.
Janet Michel is a contestant in the VH1 reality show Viva Hollywood, which features aspiring Latino actors in search of “America’s Numero Uno Telenovela Star.” The prize includes a contract with Telemundo, the biggest telenovela production company in the U.S.
(Photo courtesy of VH1)