Performer, Writer, TEDx Speaker
&
Hollywood's Bald Blonde
About
Swedish born actress and TEDx speaker Jannica Olin is Hollywood's Bald Blonde. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, Jannica has worked extensively in theatre ( immersive and stage ), film, commercials and music videos in the US, UK, Australia and Sweden. (Yes, she has lived in all those places.) Credits include All American: Homecoming (CW), 9-1-1 Lonestar (Fox), music videos for Andy Grammer, Jessie J, Janelle Monae; commercials for Apple, BoomChickaPop, Stella Artois, Nordstrom, LG. She has also been featured in videos for BuzzFeed and SoulPancake.
In 2014, Jannica lost all her hair to Alopecia and went on an inward journey of finding her place in the world again, as a woman, and as an actor. What she uncovered and discovered through that journey, led her to be invited to give a TEDx talk in Normal, Illinois in October 2018.
It also inspired Jannica to write the one-woman show; (IM)PERFEKT, which had its' world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June 2019 to sold-out houses. In the fall of 2022, (IM)PERFEKT had its Off Broadway debut at Theatre Row in New York as part of United Solo; the largest solo theatre festival in the world.
Through her work as a speaker and performer; Jannica shines the light on an often disempowering beauty ideal and wants us all to fully embrace who we are and what we look like. Whether on stage speaking to students and organizations; performing her solo show or appearing on TV and film, Jannica is redefining what our idea of beauty, normal and perfect is supposed to look like.
In 2017 Jannica was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Summit; an event that recognizes and honors outstanding professional women who have made significant contributions to their
professions and the Los Angeles community.
"The freedom to fully be yourself without any apologies;
that's where your true power lies."
News
'The Mistake' in the Voices Rising Film Festival!
The short film, The Mistake, which was written and directed by Jannica Olin, will be having it's in-person film festival premiere at the Voices Rising Film Festival in East Islip, NY on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Jannica also stars in the film, alongside Joe Chambrello and Johnny Ray.
'The Mistake' marks Olin's directorial debut, and her fourth year as a writer and actress of films made for the renowned Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Cinematographer is Alicia Robbins (Bridgerton, Grey's Anatomy).
Voices Rising is taking place at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, NY, October 15-20th 2024. It will be a week filled with captivating films and engaging discussions. This event is a celebration of diverse voices and storytelling through film. Get ready to be inspired by thought-provoking movies from talented filmmakers and screenwriters. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and connect with fellow film enthusiasts!
If you are in Long Island, NY, come and see the film and meet Jannica and cast member, Johnny Ray!
When you buy your tickets, make sure to purchase for Saturday Ocotber 19.
Get your tickets here:
https://filmfreeway.com/VoicesRisingFestival/tickets
Read more about Voices Rising HERE