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Jaz Saini was born in [[Brampton]], Ontario to parents of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent. Saini was raised alongside two older brothers, Varinder and Paul. Her eldest brother, Varinder, passed<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/metroland/doc/362561819.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=9%252F1%252F1999%2526nbsp%253B-%2526nbsp%253BPresent+%252C+&author=Anonymous&pub=The+Brampton+Guardian&desc=Crash+kills+Brampton+trucker&pqatl=top_retrieves|title=Crash kills Brampton trucker|last=|first=|date=March 5, 2008|work=Brampton Guardian|access-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> away at 26 years old in 2008, her mother also passed in 2013. Saini graduated from [[Brampton Centennial Secondary School]] in 2009, and continued her studies at [[Humber College|Humber College,]] where she graduated with a diploma in [[Marketing]] paired with a [[certification]] in Marketing Design Applications. |
Jaz Saini was born in [[Brampton]], Ontario to parents of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent. Saini was raised alongside two older brothers, Varinder and Paul. Her eldest brother, Varinder, passed<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/metroland/doc/362561819.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=9%252F1%252F1999%2526nbsp%253B-%2526nbsp%253BPresent+%252C+&author=Anonymous&pub=The+Brampton+Guardian&desc=Crash+kills+Brampton+trucker&pqatl=top_retrieves|title=Crash kills Brampton trucker|last=|first=|date=March 5, 2008|work=Brampton Guardian|access-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> away at 26 years old in 2008, her mother also passed in 2013. Saini graduated from [[Brampton Centennial Secondary School]] in 2009, and continued her studies at [[Humber College|Humber College,]] where she graduated with a diploma in [[Marketing]] paired with a [[certification]] in Marketing Design Applications. |
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Harjit Bhandal was born in [[Brampton]], Ontario to parents of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent. |
Harjit Bhandal was born in [[Brampton]], Ontario to parents of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent. After graduating high school, Bhandal took interest in film production and co-founded his own film production company, Majestic Films. Since co-founding the company, Bhandal has worked on various projects including [[Documentary film|documentaries]] and music videos. |
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== Personal Life == |
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Saini and Bhandal became close during a trip to India in March 2016, began dating in May 2015, and later announced their relationship as a couple in 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.defectivegeeks.com/2017/08/15/interview-jaz-saini-harjit-bhandal-of-youtwotv-takes-home-fan-fave-much-creator-award/|title=Jaz Saini & Harjit Bhandal of YouTwoTV Takes Home “Fan Fave Much Creator” Award|last=Queen|first=Space|date=August 15, 2017|website=Defective Geeks|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 4, 2018}}</ref>. |
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They are both enthusiastic animal lovers. Bhandal has a [[Jack Russell|Jack Russel]]-[[poodle]] mix, while Saini has an [[Australian Shepherd|Australian shepherd]]-[[Golden Retriever|golden retriever]] mix. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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The duo made YouTube their full-time career in 2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.naludamagazine.com/harjit-jaz-interview/|title=Harjit & Jaz Interview|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=July 19, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>, and have since partnered as brand ambassadors with companies like [[Bell Canada|Bell]], [[Nestlé|Nestle]], [[Coca-Cola]], [[M&M's]], [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]], [[McDonald's]], and more.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.inbrampton.com/inbramptoncom-exclusive-youtwotv-wins-an-mmva|title=inbrampton.com Exclusive: YouTwoTV Wins an MMVA|last=Sharma|first=Christine|date=June 29, 2017|work=In Brampton|access-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> |
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After graduating high school, Bhandal took interest in film production and co-founded his own film production company, Majestic Films. Since co-founding the company, Bhandal has worked on various projects including [[Documentary film|documentaries]] and music videos. |
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Saini and Bhandal plan to head to [[Los Angeles]] to pursue opportunities in film and television.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/7524687-brampton-youtube-stars-giddy-with-success/|title=Brampton YouTube stars giddy with success|last=Panjwani|first=Radhika|date=August 28, 2017|work=Brampton Guardian|access-date=January 4, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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In 2017, YouTwoTV won the first-ever<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmva.muchmusic.com/youtwotv-fan-fave-much-creator/|title=YouTwoTV Win First Ever Award For Fan Fave Much Creator!|last=Bowsher|first=Allison|date=June 18, 2017|website=Much Music|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> “Fan Fave Much Creator” award at the [[2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards|2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs]] |
In 2017, YouTwoTV won the first-ever<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmva.muchmusic.com/youtwotv-fan-fave-much-creator/|title=YouTwoTV Win First Ever Award For Fan Fave Much Creator!|last=Bowsher|first=Allison|date=June 18, 2017|website=Much Music|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> “Fan Fave Much Creator” award at the [[2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards|2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.inbrampton.com/inbramptoncom-exclusive-youtwotv-wins-an-mmva|title=Exclusive: YouTwoTV Wins an MMVA|last=Sharma|first=Christine|date=June 29, 2017|work=In Brampton|access-date=December 15, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> In 2016, the City of Brampton recognized the duo with the "Citizens Awards Arts Acclaim Award".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Festivals-and-Events/Citizens-Awards/Pages/Arts-Acclaim-Award.aspx|title=Arts Acclaim Award|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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The comedic duo also won Comedic Performers of the Year at the 2017 Anokhi Awards<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://anokhimedia.com/anokhi-magazine/anokhi-magazine-weekly-features-issue-79/highlights-from-hotstar-presents-anokhi-awards-2017-an-evening-of-inspiration/|title=Highlights From Hotstar Presents The ANOKHI Awards 2017: An Evening Of Inspiration|last=Ansari|first=Hina|date=December 8, 2017|work=Anokhi Media|access-date=January 4, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>. |
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Revision as of 21:24, 4 January 2018
YouTwoTV is a YouTube channel produced by Canadian YouTubers and Much founders Jaz Saini and Harjit Bhandal. The duo are most prominently known as YouTube personalities and Much Studios creators. Since its 2016 launch, the channel has gained over 550,000 subscribers and 120 million views.[1]
Early Life
Jaz Saini was born in Brampton, Ontario to parents of Indian descent. Saini was raised alongside two older brothers, Varinder and Paul. Her eldest brother, Varinder, passed[2] away at 26 years old in 2008, her mother also passed in 2013. Saini graduated from Brampton Centennial Secondary School in 2009, and continued her studies at Humber College, where she graduated with a diploma in Marketing paired with a certification in Marketing Design Applications.
Harjit Bhandal was born in Brampton, Ontario to parents of Indian descent. After graduating high school, Bhandal took interest in film production and co-founded his own film production company, Majestic Films. Since co-founding the company, Bhandal has worked on various projects including documentaries and music videos.
Personal Life
Saini and Bhandal became close during a trip to India in March 2016, began dating in May 2015, and later announced their relationship as a couple in 2017[3].
They are both enthusiastic animal lovers. Bhandal has a Jack Russel-poodle mix, while Saini has an Australian shepherd-golden retriever mix.
Career
The duo made YouTube their full-time career in 2016[4], and have since partnered as brand ambassadors with companies like Bell, Nestle, Coca-Cola, M&M's, Subway, McDonald's, and more.[5]
Saini and Bhandal plan to head to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in film and television.[6]
Awards
In 2017, YouTwoTV won the first-ever[7] “Fan Fave Much Creator” award at the 2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs.[8] In 2016, the City of Brampton recognized the duo with the "Citizens Awards Arts Acclaim Award".[9]
The comedic duo also won Comedic Performers of the Year at the 2017 Anokhi Awards[10].
References
- ^ Elkharadly, Nadia (July 28, 2017). "Dream Job Diary: Jaz and Harjit from YouTwoTV". Retrieved December 15, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Crash kills Brampton trucker". Brampton Guardian. March 5, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Queen, Space (August 15, 2017). "Jaz Saini & Harjit Bhandal of YouTwoTV Takes Home "Fan Fave Much Creator" Award". Defective Geeks. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Harjit & Jaz Interview". Retrieved July 19, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Sharma, Christine (June 29, 2017). "inbrampton.com Exclusive: YouTwoTV Wins an MMVA". In Brampton. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Panjwani, Radhika (August 28, 2017). "Brampton YouTube stars giddy with success". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Bowsher, Allison (June 18, 2017). "YouTwoTV Win First Ever Award For Fan Fave Much Creator!". Much Music.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Sharma, Christine (June 29, 2017). "Exclusive: YouTwoTV Wins an MMVA". In Brampton. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Arts Acclaim Award".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Ansari, Hina (December 8, 2017). "Highlights From Hotstar Presents The ANOKHI Awards 2017: An Evening Of Inspiration". Anokhi Media. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
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