Lisa Origliasso
| Lisa Origliasso | |
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 Lisa performing with The Veronicas |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lisa Marie Origliasso[1] |
| Born | December 25, 1984 [1] Albany Creek, Queensland |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Electro rock, pop punk, rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizer, piano |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sire, Warner Bros. Records |
| Associated acts | The Veronicas, Jessica Origliasso, Dead Cool Dropouts |
| Website | www.theveronicas.com |
Lisa Marie 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 Jessica 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 Sapphire 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] Staff.
In late 2010, Lisa and Texan prodigy, Tyler Bryant, released demoes under the monniker of Dead Cool Dropouts through their tumblr.
[edit] Philanthropy
In 2006, Lisa and Jessica Origliasso joined Steve Irwin's Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, a charity that deals with the protection of animals and their natural environments.[9]
Lisa and Jessica 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.[10]
In 2010 Lisa was honoured with her sister as Wildlife Warriors of the year for their efforts in publicizing animal protection and conservation on a worldwide scale.[11] In 2010 they had a Veronicas showbag that sold more than 100.
In 2011 they had a selection of clothing that they designed.
[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.
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- ^ Wildlife Warriors – The Veronicas Are saving the animals, with a little help from Steve Irwin
- ^ 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.
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