The popular mockumentary sitcom The office had a ton of great guest stars, including Janine Poreba, whose name may not be familiar but who has an interesting connection to one of the show’s cast members. From 2005-2013, The office delivered nine hilarious seasons of workplace crime, but romance also played a big role in the series. Whether it was Michael finding his crazy soulmate in Holly or Dwight and Angela tying the knot after a tumultuous history, almost everyone at Dunder Mifflin had a relationship story.

Of course, by far the most popular couple ever The office are Jim and Pam. They started out as will-they, won’t-they colleagues before Jim finally asked Pam out at the end of season three. Although their relationship faced some obstacles, Jim and Pam found their happily ever after, complete with marriage and children. Both fans and Dunder Mifflin characters cheered their romance every step of the way. Everyone except Toby Flenderson, the company’s human resources representative and eternally sad sack. Toby had a crush on Pam – and this is where Janine Poreba’s character comes into play.

Janine Poreba plays Toby’s girlfriend Amy in the office

Toby tried to use Amy to make Pam jealous

Janine Poreba had a small role as Amy, Toby Flenderson’s girlfriend, in two episodes of The office. The first was an uncredited appearance in the third season episode “Phyllis’ Wedding”, in which Amy was Toby’s date at the titular event. Poreba had no lines and was shown sitting in the pews with Toby. As Kevin sat down next to her, he introduced himself and expressed surprise at Toby and Amy’s pairing, probably due to their beauty. Kevin doubts Toby’s story about meeting Amy at the gym, implying he thinks she’s getting company.

Amy had a larger role in the two-part season four episode, “Dunder Mifflin Infinity.”in which she was introduced by name and provided with a few lines of dialogue. This particular episode was a big one for The officeas Jim and Pam were officially out as a couple, much to everyone’s delight and Toby’s chagrin. Toby spends most of the episode trying in vain to undermine the relationship and using Amy for his plans.

The HR representative takes her to work, He introduces Amy as his girlfriend and passionately snogs her at the reception in front of Jim and Pam to make Pam jealous. It clearly doesn’t work and this episode is the last time Amy is ever seen or mentioned again.

Unfortunately, This became one of The officeBecause many scenes were deleted, Poreba’s only official appearance in the series is at Phyllis’ wedding. It would have been fun to involve Amy more in the series, perhaps with a subplot where Kevin tries to find out the true story of Amy and Toby’s relationship. However, with such a large ensemble cast there simply wouldn’t have been time for it.

Poreba is actually married to Toby actor Paul Lieberstein in real life

She married Lieberstein in 2008

When Amy seemed particularly loving with Toby inside her Office This scene is art imitating life, because Janine Poreba and Toby actor Paul Lieberstein are actually married. They were together while filming Porebas The office episode and married on July 19, 2008at Battery Gardens, a restaurant in New York City (via New York Times). The couple is still together and has no children. The wedding is Poreba’s first and Lieberstein’s second.

Interestingly, Poreba is not the only family connection Lieberstein has The office. Lieberstein’s sister Suzanne Daniels, former programming president of YouTube Premium and MTV, is married to Greg Daniels, the creator The office for NBC. They have been married since 1991. In the meantime Paul’s brother Warren Lieberstein was married to Angela Martin actress Angela Kinsey from 2000 to 2010. The office It was certainly a family affair for Paul Lieberstein, who, in addition to his role as Toby, also served as the sitcom’s showrunner from Seasons 5 to 8.

Where else have you seen Janine Poreba?

She frequently appears in Paul Lieberstein’s projects

Janine Poreba does not have an extensive filmography, however The office is by no means her only acting credit. Her first appearance as an actress was in Girl law and order Season 11, Episode 9, “Whiplash.” From then on she appeared mainly in her husband Paul Lieberstein’s projects. Poreba plays Tracey Song of the back and neckLieberstein’s 2018 directorial debut. Interestingly, Poreba was instrumental in inspiring Lieberstein to make the comedy. He told observer,

I’ve had this terrible back pain for over 20 years, and I’ve seen everyone and done everything about it. Then my wife gave me this book and three days later my back pain was finally gone. It wasn’t just about losing the pain. There was also an element of what I had to believe in because I got into it…things that I’ve always avoided in the past, which was a mind-body connection thing. I always thought that was ridiculous, but you really just have to believe that there is a connection.

In addition to Song of the back and neckJanine Poreba also played Derby in Lieberstein’s TV film, Outside the office. Poreba’s most recent acting role was in two episodes of Office Mom Jane Platonican Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen. It is unknown if Poreba will continue acting, but fans of The office should definitely watch her deleted scene as Amy.