Janni Olsson
Janni Olsson (born 22 March 1985) is a Swedish TV host, model, actress and outdoor columnist.[1] She is best known for her appearances on Japanese TV shows such as The Benza, Trails to Oishii Tokyo[2](former Trails to Tsukiji), J-Trip Plan,[3] Tokyo Eye 2020,[4] and Journeys in Japan.[5]
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Occupation | TV host, actress, model, outdoor columnist |
Employer | Freewave Agency |
She is also well known for her outdoor lifestyle profile in Japan, being featured in major magazines such as BE-PAL,[6][7] PEAKS[8] and GARVY.[9]
Career
Olsson started out in the entertainment industry as a costumed character at a theme park in Sweden, where she worked for 10 years. Her modeling career started when she was scouted during her time as an exchange student studying at Gakugei University in Tokyo.[10]
Her breakthrough came when she first appeared on the Japanese TV show Trails to Oishii Tokyo (formerly: Trails to Tsukiji). She then went on to appear on several Japanese travel programs.[11][12] [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] [21]
In 2018 she joined the independent production company Tokyo Cowboys, on the web drama ”The Benza” as ”Alena”.[22][23] The following year, she won Best Supporting Actress at the Seoul Webfest 2019 for her performance.[24]
Personal life
Olsson has shown a great interest in sports and the outdoors. On her days off, she enjoys climbing mountains, hiking and canoeing. She also enjoys sports such as bouldering and cycling. She additionally spent thirteen years practicing Wing Chun.[10]
Her passion for the outdoors led her to having her own columns in magazines such as BE-PAL[25] and GARVY.[26] She writes about both the Japanese and the Scandinavian outdoor scene, earning her the nickname ”The Swedish Outdoor Girl” (sueeden no autodoa gaaru)in Japanese media.[25]
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Role | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | Festigious International Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | Alena – The Benza | Won | [27] |
2019 | Festigious International Film Festival | Best Original Song "Running Around" | Self – The Benza Soundtrack | Won | [27] |
2019 | Seoul Webfest | Best Supporting Actress | Alena – The Benza | Won | [28] |
References
- Ltd, Free Wave Co. "Janni Olsson | Model / Talent detail screen | Free Wave Agency" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- Trails to Tsukiji, retrieved 2020-04-03
- The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage from Ise & A Delicious Array of Seaweed - J-Trip Plan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand, retrieved 2020-04-03
- Corporation), NHK (Japan Broadcasting, Hands-on Fun in Asakusa - TOKYO EYE 2020 - TV - NHK WORLD - English, retrieved 2020-04-03
- "Five Questions With... Janni Olsson | The Two Gay Geeks". 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "BE-PAL". BE-PAL. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "達人25名が推薦!いま一番「使える」野外道具BEST88『BE-PAL 5月号』". 小学館 (in Japanese). 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "PEAKS(ピークス) 2019年3月号 No.112 - 雑誌オンライン+BOOKS". www.zasshi-online.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- 実業之日本社. ガルヴィ2017年9月号|実業之日本社 (in Japanese).
- Bible, Model (2019-09-18). "【MY STORY】Janni Olsson Nature Lover and World Traveler". MODEL BIBLE. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- GINGER - Trails to Oishii Tokyo - TV | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs, retrieved 2020-04-03
- AYU - Trails to Oishii Tokyo - TV | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs, retrieved 2020-04-03
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN on Facebook Watch, retrieved 2020-04-03
- FLYING FISH - Trails to Oishii Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand, retrieved 2020-04-03
- KONNYAKU - Trails to Oishii Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand, retrieved 2020-04-03
- MAGURO - Trails to Oishii Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand, retrieved 2020-04-03
- CHERRIES - Trails to Oishii Tokyo - TV | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs, retrieved 2020-04-03
- YAMAIMO - Trails to Tsukiji | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand, retrieved 2020-04-03
- SEA URCHIN - Trails to Oishii Tokyo - TV | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs, retrieved 2020-04-03
- SAKURA-EBI - Trails to Tsukiji | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand, retrieved 2020-04-03
- Inc, Japan International Broadcasting. "At One with Nature National Parks of Japan Akan-Mashu in Winter". www.jibtv.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "banza_alena". tokyo-cowboys (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "The Benza", Wikipedia, 2020-03-02, retrieved 2020-04-03
- "2019 Award Winners". Seoul Webfest. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "BE-PAL". BE-PAL. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "北欧アウトドアガールのweb連載始まります!!! | ECHOES CO., LTD. <株式会社エコーズ>外国人モデル、外国人タレント、外国人通訳、エキストラキャスティング、白人、黒人、日本人役者マネージメント". www.echoes-tokyo.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "JUNE 2019". festigious.
- "2019 Award Winners". Seoul Webfest.