Adrienne "AJ" Janic, co-host of the hot rod reality show "Overhaulin" is another shining example of women rocking it in the automotive industry. Unlike some reality television hosts, Adrienne Janic wasn't necessarily looking for a career in cars, but now she's got the resto bug. Adrienne "AJ" Janic grew up in Whittier, California. Never heard of it? Not surprising. Nestled within Los Angeles County, this town is home to fewer than 90,000 people. Her father hails from Serbia, and worked hard in his career as an aerospace engineer. Her mother, a registered nurse, was born in Mexico. AJ found that while she enjoyed school and graduated at the top of her class, college wasn't her calling. Instead, she thought about joining the Air Force. But, before she could officially enlist, she was discovered by a talent scout while grocery shopping. If all of this sounds like Hollywood fantasy, the TV host insists that it wasn't all easy riding. She had to quickly learn to handle harsh rejection and constant critique. Eventually, she realized that she wanted to entertain more than appear, and set her sights on a film career. Fans of the tv show "Overhaulin" identify with her, due to her authentic outlook and realistic attitude. Well, that, and she's really, really, REALLY pretty. As she auditioned time and time again, one lesson that Adrienne Janic learned on the road to stardom was to always be true to herself. As an example, she points to her audition for Fanta. She wasn't prepared for the singing and dancing that were required, so she went all in and improvised a combination cheer squad performance with a Britney Spears impression, dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. Much to her surprise, she was instantly contacted with a call back, leading to a two year career as one of the Fantanas. AJ's perseverance is demonstrated in her IMDB filmography, with a diverse portfolio of acting credits that defy "pretty girl" typecasting. She has several television roles to he