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American YouTube personalities
Merrell Twins
Merrell Twins in April 2024
Born
Veronica Jo Merrell
(1996-08-06 ) August 6, 1996 (age 27 ) Occupation(s ) YouTube personalities, actresses, musicians, singersSpouse(s ) Veronica: Aaron Burriss (m. 2021)
(m. 2023) Website merrelltwins Channels
Years active 2009–present Subscribers 6.24 million[1] Total views 1.61 billion[1]
Veronica Jo Merrell-Burriss [2] Vanessa Jo Merrell-Vaughn [3] Merrell Twins , are American identical twin YouTubers , actresses, musicians and singers.
Early years [ edit ]
The Merrell Twins are identical twin sisters born in Kansas City, Missouri , on August 6, 1996, to Paul Merrell and Wendy Merrell.[4] Greater Los Angeles in June 2013 at the age of 16 to pursue a career in acting and filming for their YouTube channel. [5] Disney Channel .[6]
Education [ edit ]
In 2015, the Merrell Twins enrolled in California State University, Northridge . Veronica was studying screenwriting and Vanessa was studying TV production.[7]
The Merrell Twins launched their main YouTube channel in late 2009, but they didn't take it seriously and upload videos to it consistently until about the start of 2013.[8] [6] AwesomenessTV videos and had recurring roles on the television show Jane the Virgin [6] The Standoff . In 2016 at the 8th Shorty Awards , they won for YouNower of the Year.[9]
They won a Streamy Award for Best Live Social Media in 2016.[10] Teen Choice Awards .[11] Teen Choice Awards : Choice Female Web Star and Choice YouTuber.[12] 2018 Streamy Award in the Lifestyle category.[13]
In July 2018, the Merrell Twins released their clothing line, True IMG. The phrase 'true image' is derived from the meaning of Veronica's name, and its logo features a butterfly dotting the 'I' in IMG referring to the meaning of Vanessa's name in Greek.[14]
They were nominated in 2019 for Best YouTube Ensemble at the 11th Shorty Awards .[15] 2020 Kids' Choice Awards , they were nominated for Favorite Female Social Star.[16]
In collaboration with AwesomenessTV, the twins launched Twin My Heart , a reality TV show aimed at finding love for one of the twins, Vanessa Merrell. The success of season one led to a second season being released in 2020 which revolved around two of the twins' best friends, Franny Arrieta and Nezza.[17]
In the beginning of 2023, Vanessa and her husband John Vaughn, formed a music duo "ButterflyTiger" and released their debut single, "Love Me (Like You Do)" on February 24, 2023.
Personal lives [ edit ]
On December 27, 2021, Veronica married YouTuber Aaron Burriss.[18]
On January 27, 2023, Vanessa married musician John Vaughn.[19] [20]
The twins have stated in at least a couple of videos that they are of certain Spanish , Portuguese , Irish , German and Mexican descent, while also possibly having Filipino roots as well.[21] [22]
Filmography [ edit ]
This filmography is of the twins as a duo.
Television and Film
Year(s )
Title
Veronica's role
Vanessa's role
Notes
2014–2016
Jane the Virgin Victoria
Valeria
5 episodes
2015
Faking It Willa
Ella
Episode: "Prom Scare"
2016
The Standoff
Mia
Maya
Direct-to-video film
2017
Hyperlinked
Missy
Chrissy
Episode: "The Interview"
2020
Like a Boss Lola
Layla
2024
Mean Girls Social Media Friend
Social Media Friend
[23]
This filmography is of Vanessa Merrell.
Film
Year(s )
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2020
Switched
Olivia
[24]
Awards and nominations [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Merrell Twins (January 4, 2022). "My Twin Sister Got Married!". Merrell Twins . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Vanessa and John's Wedding Video , retrieved March 1, 2023
^ Gomez, Patrick. They specialized in horseback riding and rodeos."5 Things to Know About Jane the Virgin and YouTube's Merrell Twins" . People . December 13, 2015.
^ Twersky, Carolyn. "9 Hilarious Insider Facts About the Merrell Twins" . Seventeen . Retrieved February 6, 2020 .
^ a b c Spangler, Todd. "Vanessa & Veronica Merrell: Twins Win Social Fans and Angle for TV Show" . Variety . June 21, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
^ Spangler, Todd (March 5, 2021). "Merrell Twins on Their Newest Dating Show, Pitching Hollywood and Why They'll Never Quit YouTube" . Variety .
^ Gavilanes, Grace. "Shorty Award Nominees The Merrell Twins on Their Lives as Famous YouTubers: 'It's Made Us More Confident'" . People . April 11, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
^ a b "ABOUT MERRELL TWINS . Shortyawards.com. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
^ a b Spangler, Todd (October 5, 2016). "Streamy Awards 2016: Full Winners List" . Variety . Retrieved August 13, 2018 .
^ a b Vulpo, Mike (August 14, 2017). "Teen Choice Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List" . E! News . Retrieved February 14, 2020 .
^ a b c Johnson, Zack (August 12, 2018). "Teen Choice Awards 2018 Winners: The Complete List" . E! Online . Retrieved August 13, 2018 .
^ a b "Kids and Family – Streamy Awards 2018: Winners List" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 24, 2018 .
^ Weiss, Geoff (July 16, 2018). "The Merrell Twins To Launch 'True Img' Fashion Brand Tomorrow" . tubefilter . Retrieved February 6, 2020 .
^ a b "Merrell Twins - YouTube Ensemble - The Shorty Awards" . shortyawards.com . Retrieved February 14, 2020 .
^ a b Dupre, Elyse (May 3, 2020). "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020 Winners: The Complete List" . E! Online . Retrieved May 3, 2020 .
^ Welch, Teddi (March 24, 2020). "Vanessa & Veronica Merrell Talk 'Twin My Heart' Lessons Learned, Clout-Chasers, & Insecurities" . The Whisp . Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020 .
^ Singh, Esha (January 2, 2022). "Who is Aaron Burriss? All about YouTuber Veronica Merrell's husband as couple get married" . sportskeeda.com . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "Vanessa Merrell Gets Engaged to Musician Boyfriend John Vaughn – See Her Ring!" . onenewspage.com .
^ Vanessa and John's Wedding Video , retrieved March 1, 2023
^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbw0cVMbkaY&pp=ygUXbWVycmVsbCB0d2lucyBldGhuaWNpdHk%3D
^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDwJH0kBLNo&list=PL1T9mxfDfo3UdjjO0X58r80_GYrG6aQfE&index=1&pp=iAQB
^ Olsen, Samantha (January 12, 2024). "All the Cameos in the 'Mean Girls' Musical Movie, From Lindsay Lohan to Megan Thee Stallion" . Cosmopolitan . Retrieved January 13, 2024 .
^ Caruso, Skyler (September 3, 2020). "Vanessa Merrell Opens Up About Filming 'Switched' Without Her Sister Veronica By Her Side" . Tigerbeat | Teen Life & All Things Cool! . Retrieved September 8, 2020 .
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