Jovana Jankovic
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Jovana Janković (born April 1981 in Belgrade
, SR Serbia
, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Serbia
n television personality. In May 2008, together with Željko Joksimović
, she was the host of the 53rd edition of Eurovision Song Contest
in Belgrade
.
made her an offer to move to the national broadcaster in 2005.
Once at RTS
, she became the co-host of Jutarnji program (Morning Programme) airing weekdays from 6 am to 9 am. Since moving to RTS and the morning programme Jovana has gained a fan base of viewers and has appeared on the covers of Serbian tabloids and lifestyle magazines such as Gloria, Svet and TV Revija. Her height is billed as 1.60 cm but she appeared taller in high heels at Eurovision 2008 held at Belgrade.
Janković hosted the draw for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in the Belgrade city hall. On 4 March 2008, it was announced that together with singer Željko Joksimović
, Jovana would co-host the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade
which was held from 20 – 24 May 2008 in the Belgrade Arena
.
In March 2010 it was confirmed that Jovana Janković is leaving RTS. She will now co-host a new morning show on the most popular privately owned Serbian network RTV Pink
.
Jovana appeared on numerous magazine covers including Cosmopolitan
.
In Serbia, Janković's love life has generated a lot of headlines.
In early 2008, following a five year relationship, she got engaged to Aleksandar Zeremski (former editor at BKTV and her boss while she worked there). Then in May 2008, she co-hosted the ESC with Željko Joksimović
who at the time was in a relationship with Adrijana Čortan, a TV presenter for Serbian Pink television
.
However, a few months after Eurovision, it was reported that Željko and Jovana were seeing each other. In July it became public that Jovana split from her fiancé and that Željko left his girlfriend. On 29 September 2008, the new couple made their first public appearance attending the Antonis Remos
concert at Belgrade's Sava Centar.
By late December 2008, there was information that the couple was expecting a baby, however it turned out to be false.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, SR Serbia
Socialist Republic of Serbia
Socialist Republic of Serbia was a socialist state that was a constituent country of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is a predecessor of modern day Serbia, which served as the biggest republic in the Yugoslav federation and held the largest population of all the Yugoslav...
, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n television personality. In May 2008, together with Željko Joksimović
Željko Joksimovic
Željko Joksimović or often credited Zeljko Joksimovic is a popular Serbian singer, songwriter and producer. He is also well known in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Germany, Austria and other European countries...
, she was the host of the 53rd edition of Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
.
Career
Janković started her early television career at the age of 19 while attending university. She received a job offer at BKTV in 2001. Starting off as an entertainment reporter, she appeared on shows Blockbuster and Trailer both related to the world of cinema. Noticing her talents, Serbian state television general-director Aleksandar TijanićAleksandar Tijanic
Aleksandar Tijanić , Serbian journalist and current national TV director, was born in Đakovica, FPR Yugoslavia on 13 December 1950...
made her an offer to move to the national broadcaster in 2005.
Once at RTS
Radio Television of Serbia
Radio Television of Serbia or Serbian Broadcasting Corporation is the public broadcaster in Serbia. It broadcasts and produces a variety of news, drama, and sports programming through radio, television and the Internet. RTS is, since July 2001, a member of the European Broadcasting Union. RTS is...
, she became the co-host of Jutarnji program (Morning Programme) airing weekdays from 6 am to 9 am. Since moving to RTS and the morning programme Jovana has gained a fan base of viewers and has appeared on the covers of Serbian tabloids and lifestyle magazines such as Gloria, Svet and TV Revija. Her height is billed as 1.60 cm but she appeared taller in high heels at Eurovision 2008 held at Belgrade.
Janković hosted the draw for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in the Belgrade city hall. On 4 March 2008, it was announced that together with singer Željko Joksimović
Željko Joksimovic
Željko Joksimović or often credited Zeljko Joksimovic is a popular Serbian singer, songwriter and producer. He is also well known in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Germany, Austria and other European countries...
, Jovana would co-host the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
which was held from 20 – 24 May 2008 in the Belgrade Arena
Belgrade Arena
The Belgrade Arena is an indoor arena located in Novi Beograd, Belgrade. It is designed as a universal hall for sport, cultural events and other programs. With a total space that covers 48,000 square metres, and an official total capacity of 19,982 seats , it is one of the largest indoor arenas in...
.
In March 2010 it was confirmed that Jovana Janković is leaving RTS. She will now co-host a new morning show on the most popular privately owned Serbian network RTV Pink
RTV Pink
RTV Pink or Radio-Television Pink is a popular, privately-owned, national TV network in Serbia. Pink is the leading commercial station in the Serbian television broadcast market. TV Pink has gained a strong reputation for its entertainment programming...
.
Jovana appeared on numerous magazine covers including Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan Serbia
Cosmopolitan Serbia is the serbian edition of the world famous women's lifestyle Cosmopolitan magazine. It's first issue was published in may 2004, feauting Mischa Barton on the cover. The headquarters of the magazine are based in Belgrade...
.
Personal life
In early 2008, following a five year relationship, she got engaged to Aleksandar Zeremski (former editor at BKTV and her boss while she worked there). Then in May 2008, she co-hosted the ESC with Željko Joksimović
Željko Joksimovic
Željko Joksimović or often credited Zeljko Joksimovic is a popular Serbian singer, songwriter and producer. He is also well known in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Germany, Austria and other European countries...
who at the time was in a relationship with Adrijana Čortan, a TV presenter for Serbian Pink television
RTV Pink
RTV Pink or Radio-Television Pink is a popular, privately-owned, national TV network in Serbia. Pink is the leading commercial station in the Serbian television broadcast market. TV Pink has gained a strong reputation for its entertainment programming...
.
However, a few months after Eurovision, it was reported that Željko and Jovana were seeing each other. In July it became public that Jovana split from her fiancé and that Željko left his girlfriend. On 29 September 2008, the new couple made their first public appearance attending the Antonis Remos
Antonis Remos
Antonis Remos , is a Greek laïko singer.-Early life:Antonis Remos was born in Düsseldorf, West Germany. He was raised there by his Greek parents, and later his family moved back to their native Thessaloniki, Greece, where he finished school. During his childhood he got involved with music and...
concert at Belgrade's Sava Centar.
By late December 2008, there was information that the couple was expecting a baby, however it turned out to be false.