Joi is a female name of Latin origin, meaning "Happiness." It is derived from the Latin word for joy and conveys a sense of positivity and contentment. The name Joi has been associated with notable individuals across various fields, including music, art, and entertainment. Notable figures with this name include Joi Barua, an Indian singer and music composer, Joi Chua, a prominent Singaporean pop singer, and Joi Ito, a Japanese entrepreneur and venture capitalist. The name has also been linked to fictional characters, such as Joi, an AI character in Blade Runner 2049. Additionally, Joi has been used in the context of entertainment TV channels, music bands, and internet service providers. Its widespread usage reflects its association with happiness and positivity, making it a popular choice for individuals seeking a name that embodies joy and optimism.
Joi Lansing, born Joy Rae Brown, was an American model, film and television actress, and nightclub singer. She gained fame for her pin-up photos and appeared in B-movies, often playing roles similar to her contemporaries Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren. Lansing's notable role was in the opening tracking shot of Orson Welles' 1958 crime drama "Touch of Evil." She began her career in modeling at the age of 14 and was later discovered by producer Arthur Freed. Lansing's film career began in 1948, and she appeared in various films, including "Hot Cars," "Queen of Outer Space," and "The Atomic Submarine." She also starred in short musical films for the Scopitone video-jukebox system during the 1960s. Lansing ventured into singing in the early 1960s and performed in nightclubs with the Xavier Cugat orchestra and Les Paul. She also made appearances on numerous television shows, including "I Love Lucy," "Perry Mason," and "The Beverly Hillbillies." Lansing's talent and charm left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry until her last film, "Bigfoot," in 1970.
Joi Cardwell, born on October 8, 1967, is a renowned American singer and songwriter who gained prominence in the early 1990s. Hailing from New York City, she began her musical journey by participating in various singing competitions as a child. Her breakthrough came as a guest vocalist for Lil Louis on the chart-topping Dance singles "Club Lonely" and "Saved My Life". The release of her debut album, "The World Is Full of Trouble" in 1995, solidified her status as a solo artist with its Billboard Dance top-five singles "Jump for Joi" and "Love & Devotion". Subsequently, her second album, "Joi Cardwell" (1997), produced hit singles such as "Soul to Bare", "Run to You", and "Found Love". Throughout her career, Cardwell continued to release albums, including "Deliverance" (1999), "The Plain Jane Project" (2005), "Wanderlust (The Soundtrack)" (2009), and "Must Be the Music" (2011), all under her own recording label, No-Mad Industries. In 2014, she made a comeback with her seventh album, "The Art of Being", released on her new recording label Curly Gurly Records. Notably, in 2016, Billboard magazine honored her by ranking her at No. 43 among the Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists. Born and raised
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