Janice Soprano: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Janice Soprano, played by Aida Turturro, is Tony Soprano's older sister on the fictional HBO TV series, The Sopranos.

Janice is Tony's complete opposite. After graduating high school, Janice wandered about, joining an ashram in Los Angeles, changing her name to "Parvati Wasatch," traveling across Europe, marrying a French Canadian, working at an espresso bar in Seattle (and claiming disability from operating the steamed milk machine) before finally moving back to New Jersey.

While in New Jersey, she became engaged to her old flame, Richie Aprile. However, he was violent towards her and eventually Janice shot and killed Richie. After a time back in Seattle, Janice again returned to New Jersey, hooking up first with Ralph Cifaretto and then widower Bobby Baccilieri, whom she eventually married.

See also: List of characters from the Sopranos.