Jessica Origliasso
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Origliasso at the Snow White & the Huntsman movie premiere, Sydney Australia 2012.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Louise Origliasso |
| Born |
25 December 1984 Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Electro rock, pop punk, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Sire, Warner Bros. Records |
| Associated acts | The Veronicas |
| Website | www.theveronicas.com |
Jessica Louise Origliasso (born 25 December 1984) is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion designer. Born and raised in Albany Creek, Queensland she, alongside twin sister Lisa Origliasso, performed in show business at a young age. Origliasso rose to fame in 2000s when she and her twin sister formed a pop duo the Veronicas.
Prior to the Veronicas, the Origliassos had a small career in acting. In 2001, she had a recurring role alongside her sister in the children's television series Cybergirl as Emerald Buxton. In 2007, she co-designed a fashion line with, her sister, called The Veronicas, aimed at girls aged 7–14, for Target. Origliasso has been endorsed by Nu:U, Calvin Klein, Keds and Estée Lauder.
Jessica Louise Origliasso was born in Queensland, Australia, the daughter of Joseph and Colleen Origliasso. She is older than her twin sister, Lisa, by one minute. Their older brother, Julian Origliasso, is a music manager who manages their duo the Veronicas. They were raised in Albany Creek, Queensland, and attended both Ferny Grove State High School, and Wavell State High School.
The Origliasso sisters began their career at the age of five, performing at awards shows and sporting events as the Origliasso Twins, changing their name to "Lisa & Jessica" in their teen years, under which they released three albums. At age sixteen, Lisa and Jessica ventured into acting, being cast in a small role in the children's television series Cybergirl, as villains Emerald and Sapphire Buxton, respectively. In 2003, they formed another band with two of their friends called Teal and released a single called "Baby It's Over".
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