The Veronicas: Untouched And Unstoppable

6 months ago 09th May 08:15

With seven top-ten singles in Australia, 24-year-old twins Lisa and Jess Origliasso - better known as The Veronicas - should be more than content with their accomplishments. But despite chart-topping success, a flourishing fashion label and marriage propositions aplenty - from both men and women - these spirited rock chicks are far from satisfied.

The girls have been superstars in their native Australia since their first album 'The Secret Life of the Veronicas' debuted in 2005. Now, the stunning siblings are out to show the rest of the world what they are made of.

Since they shot to fame, both girls have endured more than their share of scandal and drama.

Jess made headlines when photos that appeared to show her topless with another woman were leaked onto the internet. While Jess was being publicly interrogated about her sexuality, the break down of Lisa's engagement to 'Neighbours' star Dean Geyer was discussed in magazines and newspapers from Sydney to Los Angeles.

A year later, the girls are ready to put their troubles behind them and launch their single 'Untouched' - which reached number two on the Australian charts when it was initially released in 2007 - in Europe.

FemaleFirst met Lisa in London to talk about world domination, heartbreak and lesbian marriage proposals.

Q: What are The Veronicas working on right now?

A: Well, just world domination really. Nothing too intense! We're very happy to be releasing a record in the UK and in all of Europe actually. We're getting ready to release our second single in the US. We will be doing an American tour and hopefully going back to the UK for a tour in May.  We're heading to Japan to release the record in August. Hopefully at some point we'll start writing for a new record as well. So we've got busy times ahead.

Q: So what do you think of London? Is it true you're planning to move here?

A: Yeah, we both love it. We've been wanting to get back there for so long. We were there a few years ago but we never got to see too much of the city. It's just like the friendliest people and the whole vibe is just a lot edgier and cooler than where we are from, so we love it.

 

Q: So does that mean you're sick of Australia?

A: Oh no, we actually don't get to spend enough time at home to tell you the absolute truth. We're never in one place for too long. I'm actually feeling a little homesick. For some reason London reminds me of home. I think maybe it's the people, they remind me a little bit of home.

Q: Is it difficult to spend so much time away from your family and friends?

A: We're usually so busy and we're having so much fun that it's not like we're really depressingly homesick or anything like that but we definitely miss home a lot, and our family. We're lucky because we just did a five week tour back in Australia, so we took them on the road with us, which was really nice.

 

Q: Do you have boyfriends at home that you're pining for?

A: No, no, no. We're both single. Our personal life gets put on the back burner a little bit because we're just so busy.

Q: Do you spend a lot of time fending off admirers?

A: Oh goodness, I don't know. It's all very flattering but at the moment we're married to each other. That's it, unfortunately. But Jess did get three marriage proposals the other night - all from girls. And I got one from a boy!