Janelle Pierzina
| Janelle Pierzina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Grand Rapids, MN, United States |
| Residence | New York City, NY, United States |
| Television | Big Brother 6 Big Brother 7: All Stars |
Janelle Marie Pierzina is an American reality show participant and was a contestant on the Sixth and All-Star seasons of the American version of the CBS reality show Big Brother.
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Biography
Pierzina was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, she graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1998, and graduated with a degree in communications from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Prior to Big Brother, Pierzina was an actress, a model, and cocktail waitress.[citation needed]
In 2000 Pierzina was convicted of misdemeanor DWI infraction in Minnesota for which she was fined and sent on an alcohol-awareness program, and in 2001 she was charged with misdemeanor theft from Macy's, she pled guilty to petty theft and was fined.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Janelle announced her engagement in September, 2009 and married Jess DeSanto on June 12, 2010.[4][unreliable source?] Janelle announced in July, 2011, that she and her husband are pregnant with a baby, due on or about December 27, 2011.[5][unreliable source?]. On August 1, 2011, Janelle announced that she and her husband had found out that the sex of their baby is a girl.[6][better source needed]
On December 14, 2011, Janelle gave birth to a baby girl that she and her husband named Violet Anne DeSanto. Baby Violet weighed in at 6 lbs. 4 oz.[7]
Big Brother
In 2005, Pierzina was one of fourteen contestants on Big Brother 6. Her secret partner was former roommate, Ashlea Evans. Pierzina came in third, being evicted on September 16, 2005, Day 76.
In the summer of 2006, Pierzina was chosen by the viewers to participate in Big Brother 7:All-Stars and entered the house on July 3, 2006. Pierzina was eventually evicted on Day 67, coming in third place and becoming a member of the seven contestant jury. On September 12, 2006, the final day of Big Brother 7:All-Stars, Pierzina was named the winner of the final America's Choice vote, a $25,000 dollar prize to a jury member. Popular with fans, Janelle won every America's Choice award during Big Brother 6.[citation needed]
In September, 2007, Pierzina returned to host the Power Of Veto competition in the Big Brother 8 house. On August 9, 2008, in the Big Brother 10 house, Pierzina again returned to participate in the week's food competition. Along with other BB alumni, including Mike "Boogie" Malin and Danielle Reyes, Janelle returned to Big Brother in September, 2009 for a round table discussion of Season 11.[citation needed]
Following her appearance on Big Brother Allstars, Janelle went on to win the VH1 Big Reality Star of '06 award.[8]
| Title | Type | Date | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother 10 | TV Series | August 10, 2008 | Herself | Participated in food competition |
| Big Brother 8 | TV series | 2007 | Herself | Hosted a Golden Power Of Veto Competition named "Janelle-O-Vision" |
| Big Brother 7 | TV series | 2006 | Herself | Finished 3rd of 14. Voted by viewers a prize of $25,000.00. |
| Big Brother 6 | TV series | 2005 | Herself | Finished 3rd of 14 |
| Nautical Angels | TV pilot | 2005 | Action Angel | After production this TV pilot was never picked up by a broadcaster. It featured three "Nautical Angels", who visited various tourist destinations. Pierzina would try out various physical activities for tourists, such as diving. Her fellow "angels" were Sarah Backhouse and Miss Thailand World Cindy Burbridge. |
References
- ^ http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0721052bigbro1.html
- ^ http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2005/07/21/Legal_woes_of_Big_Brother_star_revealed/UPI-66091121991884
- ^ http://www.eonline.com/print/index.jsp?uuid=f13f8f8a-b272-4921-8743-3388ef02540d&contentType=newsStory
- ^ http://www.fabulouscelebrityweddings.com/?p=517
- ^ http://realitynation.com/big-brother/janelle-pierzina-is-pregnant/
- ^ http://twitter.com/#!/JANELLEPIERZINA
- ^ http://tvrealitycentral.com/bigbrother/big-brother-all-star-janelle-pierzina-births-a-baby-girl.html
- ^ 'Big in 2006', VH1, accessed December 16, 2008
External links
- Janelle Pierzina at the Internet Movie Database
- Janelle's Myspace
- Official fan site of Janelle Pierzina
- Entertainment Weekly - Recent Interview with Janelle.
- Profile of Janelle Pierzina by CBS for Big Brother 6
- Profile of Janelle Pierzina by CBS for Big Brother 7
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