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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 AprileRichie Aprile played by David Proval, was one of the members of the DiMeo crime family under Tony Soprano on the fictional HBO TV series, The Sopranos''. Biography Richie Aprile, brother of Jackie Aprile, was an up-and-coming member of the DiMeo crime fam. 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 CifarettoRalph Cifaretto (sometimes Ralphie , played by Joe Pantoliano, was one of Tony Soprano's captains on the fictional HBO TV series, The Sopranos''. Ralph Cifaretto was an obnoxious, sarcastic and confrontational member of Tony Soprano's crew. A very temperm and then widower Bobby BaccilieriRobert "Bobby Bacala" Baccilieri, Jr. played by Steve R. Schirripa, is one of Tony Soprano's men on the fictional HBO TV series, The Sopranos''. Bobby is quite different from the other men in Tony Soprano's crew. Bobby is quiet, almost shy, sweet and even, whom she eventually married.