The Veronicas

Aria award-winning power pop duo The Veronicas are not only band mates but also twin sisters. Originally from Australia, the girls started acting at the age of five. By 2001, they were cast on the Australian television show Cybergirl, where they portrayed twin sisters Emerald and Sapphire.

At the age of 18, Jessica and Lisa formed their first band, Teal, and released their first single, "Baby It's Over." The single was not successful in Australia, although it did bring attention to the girls songwriting abilities. The duo began writing songs for Australian Idol. From this experience, they devoted themselves to becoming an internationally recognized band.¹

Fast Facts

1. Full Names: Lisa Marie Origliasso and Jessica Louise Origliasso
2. Born: December 25, 1984
3. Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
4. Years Active: 2005 - Present
5. Record Label: Sire Records
6. They are identical twins
7. Jessica is one minute older than Lisa
8. Had a cross-promotion with Archie Comics as part of a settlement deal
9. Appeared in issue #167 of Veronica comic book, Issue #100 and #101 of Archie and Friends comic book
10. Appeared in an episode of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Coming to America

The twins moved to the United States and created their group name, The Veronicas. Their new name derives from Veronica Lodge who is a character in the Archie Comics.

The Duo signed their first record deal and released their debut album, The Secret Life of ..., which stayed in the Top 40 of the Australian pop charts for nearly a year. The album peaked at #136 on the Billboard 200 when it debuted in the United States. They followed up with their second album, Hook Me Up which was released in Australia on November 3, 2007. The album was released in the United States in May of 2008.²

Quotes

1. "We both want to do this forever and it's not like one of us is going to get up and leave this." —The Veronicas, Kidz World Interview
2. "Jessie - you're my soul mate, my best friend, my punching bag and definitely the evil twin." —Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas
3. "Jess from the Veronicas is a hottie. She's my identical twin but I still think she's hot!" —Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas

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