‘Love Island USA’ Season 6: All About JaNa Craig

JaNa Craig has emerged as one of the most admired contestants on Love Island USA Season 6. Her charming personality and heartfelt relationship with Kenny Rodriguez have won the affection of fans, who are rooting for her to secure the season’s top prize.

But who is JaNa Craig beyond the confines of the villa? Here’s a closer look at the reality star and her potential to win this season.

Born on December 13, 1996, Craig is 27 years old and a Sagittarius. Known for their adventurous spirit and comfortable with confrontation, Craig fits this astrological profile. She hails from Kailua, Hawaii, but currently resides in Las Vegas. Interestingly, her Love Island USA bio also lists Okinawa, Japan as one of her hometowns. Additionally, she speaks a “little” Japanese and Spanish, has an aversion to cats, and takes pride in having no tattoos.

Craig isn’t just known for her time on reality TV; she also has an entrepreneurial spirit. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has been the CEO of her own company, JC Ventures LLC, since 2018. The company focuses on redistributing brand-name products through various sales channels. On top of that, she has been working as a cocktail server at Fluxx Nightclub since February 2020. Craig has a diverse skill set; her Love Island bio mentions her work as a day trader, and her social media profiles reveal that she is an Amazon FBA entrepreneur.

In the villa, Craig’s journey has been a rollercoaster. Initially, she coupled with Coye Simmons, who was the first to be dumped from the villa; their connection was weak. She then paired with Connor Newsum, another early bombshell, but this relationship also lacked chemistry. Left vulnerable, she was saved by the other women in the villa. Some male contestants were unhappy about the decision, particularly because of Andrea Carmona and Rob Rausch.

Despite these early challenges, fans rallied behind JaNa, making her one of the season’s most beloved islanders. The turning point came when she found a strong connection with another new bombshell, Kenny Rodriguez. Though Rodriguez returned from the Casa Amor phase with Catherine Marshall, he quickly apologized, and he and Craig rekindled their relationship. Their bond has since become one of the season’s strongest.

Craig has also been a favored member among the other original female contestants, including Leah Kateb, Olivia “Liv” Walker, and Serena Page. These women, along with Kaylor Martin and early bombshell Nicole Jacky, have formed a close-knit friendship. Craig, Page, and Kateb are affectionately known as “The Powerpuff Girls” or PPG.

As for whether Craig will win Love Island USA Season 6, she certainly has a compelling story. Although she faced initial hardships in finding a romantic connection, her current relationship with Rodriguez has made her a strong contender. They have consistently been among America’s top-voted couples. Given the robust fan support and consistent top votes, Craig stands a strong chance of winning the season alongside Rodriguez. The only potential obstacle could be the couple Kordell Beckham and Serena Page.

On social media, Craig is also making waves. Her Instagram account, @janacraig_, had nearly 280,000 followers before the finale, making her one of the most-followed contestants this season. Her follower count is only expected to increase post-finale.

The Season 6 finale of Love Island airs on July 21 at 9 p.m. on Peacock.