Jessica Origliasso
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Louise Origliasso[1] |
| Born | 25 December 1984 [1] Albany Creek, Queensland |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Electro rock, pop punk, rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sire, Warner Bros. Records |
| Associated acts | The Veronicas, Lisa Origliasso |
| Website | www.theveronicas.com |
Jessica Louise Origliasso (
/ʊərˌɪɡliˈɑːsoʊ/ oor-IG-lee-AH-soh; born 25 December 1984) is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer. Born and raised in Albany Creek, Queensland she, along side twin sister Lisa Origliasso, performed in show business at a young age. Origliasso rose to fame in 2000's when she and her sister formed a pop duo The Veronicas.[2]
Prior to The Veronicas, Origliasso had a small career in acting. In 2001, she had a recurring role in the children's television series Cybergirl as Emerald Buxton.[2][3] In 2007, she co-designed a fashion line with, her sister, called The Veronicas, aimed at girls aged 7-14, for Target.[4] Origliasso has been endorsed by Nu:U, Calvin Klein, Keds and Estée Lauder[5][6][7][8]
[edit] History
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[edit] Philanthropy
In 2006, Jessica and Lisa Origliasso joined Steve Irwin's Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, a charity that deals with the protection of animals and their natural environments.[9]
In January 2009, it was announced Jess would pose nude for PETA after she was "Spotted on a New York subway by a member of the non-profit organization... it wasn't the fact she was wearing a faux fur jacket that caught PETA's attention but the "F**k FUR" message she had painted on the back.".[10]
Jessica and Lisa Origliaso also joined a "Wear it with Pride" campaign to reform same-sex laws in Australia for the 85 legislative changes made in 2010 to overturn discrimination against same-sex couples and their families. The campaign involved them wearing numbered T-shirts representing each legislative change.[11]
In 2010 Jessica was honoured with her sister as Wildlife Warriors of the year for their efforts in publicizing animal protection and conservation on a worldwide scale.[12]
Since April 2010, Jessica has been dating Billy Corgan.[13]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Biography: The Veronicas". http://music.aol.com/artist/the-veronicas/728992/biography. Retrieved 30 June 2007.
- ^ a b David Jeffries. "The Veronicas biography at Allmusic". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/artist/the-veronicas-p728992/biography. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ IMDB. "Jessica Origliasso filmography at IMDB". IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1381171/. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ Kathy McCabe. The Veronicas Target check-out chic News.com.au. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ Glam Look For The Veronicas popdirt.com. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ Staff. In concert: The Veronicas kelowna.com. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ Staff. Keds Goes on the Road With Pop-Rock Group 'The Veronicas' top40-charts.com. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ Staff. The Veronicas to front for Estee Lauder AccessAllAreas.net.au. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ Wildlife Warriors – The Veronicas Are saving the animals, with a little help from Steve Irwin
- ^ Veronicas twin Jess Origliasso to bare all for PETA shoot
- ^ Jonathon Moran. NatBass sings for gay marriage Daily Telegraph. Accessed 2 February 2010.
- ^ Furler, Mark (1 April 2010). "Australia Zoo celebrates its 40th". Sunshine Coast Daily (APN News & Media). http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/04/01/terri-irwin-veronicas-australia-zoo/. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ^ "Billy Corgan says Veronicas' Jessica and Lisa Origliasso could go solo". The Daily Telegraph. 15 September 2010. http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/billy-corgan-says-veronicas-jessica-and-lisa-origliasso-could-go-solo/story-e6frfmqr-1225924132819.
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