Comedy Queen Janet

Janeth Nunes e Almeida (née Nunes; born 28 November 1973), known professionally as Comedy Queen Janet or mononymously as Janet, is a comedian, actress, and singer based in London, UK. She is known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions. During her early career as a comedian, she rose to fame as part of a comedy trio alongside fellow entertainers Comedian Agostinho and Comedian Selvy.

Early life Almeida was born as Janeth Nunes on 28 November 1973

Almeida has been involved in various theatrical and cinematic productions in the region. In July 2015, she was cast in the tiatr (Goan theater) production titled Maink Paik Azilant Dovorat (Keep Parents At Eldercare). In this performance, she played the role of a wife opposite the Comedian Ambe. Additionally, she participated as a vocalist in a sextet ensemble that included Aurelio, Ambe, Franky Gonsalves, David, and Samenca. Two years later, in June 2017, Almeida was featured in the Konkani film Chori (Theft), directed by Jacinto Cruz. For this DVD-format movie, she was cast alongside her husband Filipe, with the two portraying comedic characters. A review published in the local newspaper O Heraldo observed that Almeida, Filipe, Comedian Selvy, Comedian Richard, and Comedian Agostinho combine to form a well-balanced quintet that excels in providing humor and entertainment. However, the reviewer proposed that the inclusion of extra comedic scenes might have elevated the overall quality of the film's presentation.

In February 2015, Almeida was cast in the role of Ashmusao in the tiatr production Pai (Father), directed by Comedian Agostinho. The play went on to win first place at the 6th Tiatr Academy of Goa's Popular Tiatr Festival. The following year, in 2016, Almeida appeared in another tiatr titled Apurbaiechim Fulam (Affectionate Flowers), produced by Lawry Travasso. This production was later released on DVD, and Almeida's performance in a comedic role was praised by reviewers. She continued to work in tiatr productions, and in January 2019 she was cast in the play Mera Bharat Mahaan (My India is Great), again directed by Comedian Agostinho. In this production, Almeida performed comedic scenes alongside several other well-known tiatr artists, including Agostinho, Comedian Selvy, Fiona, and Jose de Velsao. While her individual performance was noted, some reviews suggested her comedic chemistry with the ensemble cast was not entirely seamless.

In the early 2000s, Almeida and her husband Filipe co-directed a Goan theatrical performance known as a tiatr titled Soglim Khuxeal (Everyone's Happy). This production was presented in 2005 by Tony Gonsalves as part of the Wembley Goans UK group, based in Wembley, England. The tiatr production was performed in Paris and traveled to various countries in the Gulf region, such as Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain, entertaining audiences in those locations. After relocating to London, UK, Almeida made a return to the Goan theater scene in December 2023. She was cast in the tiatr Past is Past, directed by Comedian Agostinho. In this production, she portrayed the role of a comedian named Paracetamol, while her daughter Swizerl played the character of Crocin. As of 2012, Soglim Khuxeal remains the sole directed work attributed to Almeida.

Personal life In 1999, Almeida was performing in the tiatr Goonda (Goon) by Roseferns alongside fellow tiatrist Filipe. During this production, they became acquainted and developed a close personal friendship. Approximately six months after first meeting, the couple decided to marry. On 21 November 1999, they held their wedding ceremony at the Our Lady of Merces Church in Colva, Goa. Prior to this religious service, they had also completed a civil marriage registration five days earlier.

Filipe, who was 32 years old at the time of their marriage, hailed from Colva. with Swizerl establishing a career as a comedian.