Karina's name was used as a stage name by the animated character Stewie Griffin in an episode of the television sitcom Family Guy. Voiced by Family Guy's very own creator, Seth MacFarlane, Stewie rises to stardom on a hit TV show. The episode "Go Stewie Go" shows Stewie (a.k.a. Karina) being adored by fans and teaching others that women are as good as men and should stand up for themselves.