Twins (group)
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{{Infobox Chinese actor and singer
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| occupation = Singers, actresses
| genre = [[Cantopop]]<br>[[teen pop]]/[[bubblegum pop]] (early records)
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| label = [[Emperor Entertainment Group]]
| yearsactive = 2001-2008
| currentmembers = [[Charlene Choi]] (蔡卓妍) <br> [[Gillian Chung]] (鍾欣桐)
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| website = [http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521 Twins EEG HK Official Site]
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'''Twins''' was a [[Hong Kong]]-based female [[Cantopop]] duo created in the summer of [[2001]] by [[Emperor Entertainment Group]] (EEG). Twins is made up of two girls, [[Charlene Choi|Charlene Choi Cheuk-Yin]] and [[Gillian Chung|Gillian Chung Yan-Tung]].<ref name="Kar">Kar, Law. Bren, Frank. Hong Kong Cinema: A Cross-Cultural View. [2004] (2004). Scarecrow Press.ISBN 0810849860. pg 249.</ref> They were a popular group in [[Hong Kong]] and a top band in [[People's Republic of China|China]]. Their fanbase included: [[Japan]], [[Singapore]], [[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]], [[Canada]], and [[United States]]. Their music had always targeted young teens, but in 2004 they begin to attract a wider audience venturing into different style of music.
==Biography==
{{main|Charlene Choi|Gillian Chung}}
[[Charlene Choi]] was born in [[Vancouver]], [[Canada]] on [[November 22]], [[1982]]. [[Gillian Chung]] was born in [[Hong Kong]] on [[January 21]], [[1981]]. Before signing with [[Emperor Entertainment Group]], Chung studied at [[RMIT|Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology]] in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]. Chung had also worked as a part-time model during one of her summer vacations in Hong Kong.
Similar to Chung, Choi was also a part-time model who had appeared in several [[advertisements]]. She became famous after her participation in the [[television program]] [[Y2K]], organised by [[RTHK|Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)]].
Both Choi and Chung caught the attention of [[Emperor Entertainment Group|EEG]] manager Mani (霍汶希). In one of the episode of [[Be My Guest (TV series)|Be My Guest]], Mani was interviewed exclusively about the discovery of the girls. She talked about how it was fate that helped her select the two singers out of a catalogue of thousands of potential young candidates.<ref>[[Be My Guest (TV series)|Be My Guest]], 2007 episode featuring Mani (霍汶希).</ref> They subsequently auditioned for and later formed the duo known as "Twins".
==Career==
[[Image:TwinsConcert2007.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Twins in the 2007 international 6th anniversary concert tour in [[San Francisco]]]]
===Singing duo===
After the pop duo was formed, Twins started their career in the summer of [[2001]], and was recognized for the song "明愛暗戀補習社". They initially collaborated with [[MSN]] to make personal pages and web games.<ref name="offweb1">EEGmusic. "[http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=other_info EEGmusic]." ''Other information.'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-09]].</ref> Their first 2001 EP [[Twins (AVEP)]] went [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] in its first week of sales.<ref name="offweb1" /> During their first two years, Twins released 3 [[Extended play|EP]]s and 3 [[album]]s, all of which sold very well. Most of their songs stayed at the top of many different musical charts for several weeks. Their achievements helped highlight and cement their popularity amongst other new singers.
Twins had their first concert in [[2002]] and three more in [[2003]], one of which was held in [[Guangzhou]]. Between 2001 and 2003, they received a total of 72 total awards.<ref name="offweb2">EEGmusic. "[http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=awards EEGmusic]." ''Awards.'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-09]].</ref> This was a remarkable feat for the relatively new group at the time. By 2003, they have received a large number of awards from the four major Hong Kong media organizations of [[RTHK]], [[Commercial Radio Hong Kong]], [[MetroRadio]] and [[TVB]].<ref name="offweb2" />
At the 2006 [[Hong Kong Entertainment Awards]] ceremony Choi tearfully acknowledged that there have been criticisms of the Twins' singing abilities and that she hoped that they could better improve in the coming year.
In February 2007, they celebrated their sixth year together in the [[Music of Hong Kong|Hong Kong music industry]]. They released a special Sixth Anniversary New + Best Selection CD/DVD. In September of the same year, Twins embarked on a multi-city [[North America]]n concert tour, with special guests [[Boy'Z|Sun Boy'Z]]. International stops included [[San Francisco]], [[Toronto]], and [[Atlantic City]].<ref name="concert07">Yahoo. "[http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/hkchineseconcertsinsfbayarea/message/835 Groups.yahoo.com]." ''Article.'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-14]].</ref> It was their first time performing on a major tour across several North American cities.
In early January 2008, twins won two major awards at the [[2007 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards|2007 Jade Solid Gold Top 10]]. They earned the most popular group award as well as the most popular [[Asia Pacific]] region female artist award.<ref>Jade solid gold. "[http://tvcity.tvb.com/jsg/awards/awards_5048485516822816576188250182181.html Jade solid gold]." ''2007 additional awards.'' Retrieved on [[2008-02-18]].</ref>
===Split rumours===
In December 2005 a rumour mentioned the splitting of the two singers.<ref>China Daily. "[http://www.chinadaily.net/english/doc/2005-12/03/content_500141.htm China Daily]." ''HK pop Duo Twins to split?'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-11]].</ref><ref>China.org.cn. "[http://www.china.org.cn/english/NM-e/150626.htm China.org.cn]." ''HK pop Duo Twins to split?.'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-11]].</ref> However, they attended the May 2006 [[MTV]] Asia Awards in [[Thailand]] together. They were nominated for and won the ''Hong Kong Favorite artist award''.<ref>MTV asia awards. "[http://www.mtvasiaawards.com/Singapore/html/News/winnerslist.html MTV asia awards]." ''The winners of the MTV Asia Awards 2006.'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-14]].</ref> Twins garnered many more votes than [[Andy Lau]], who was predicted{{Who|date=July 2008}} to take home this award. This is arguably the most important award for their profile.
===Twins' effect===
When Twins started their singing careers, there were very few [[Cantopop#Groups|musical groups in Hong Kong]]. However, after Twins' success, other music producers realized there was a huge market for group singers. As a result, more singing groups were formed.{{Fact|date=July 2008}}
===Films===
Twins started out their career in the film ''[[Summer Breeze of Love]]'' in 2002. While they started their film careers together, and are known as a musical duo, they seldom if ever sing on screen.<ref name="Kar" />
==Advertisements==
Apart from their singing careers, Twins have also been involved in a number of advertisements. Companies covering all types of products have advertised with the pop duo with the first advertisement with "whisper" (護舒寶) in 2000. Between 2001 and 2005 they advertised more than 10 products each year. Big name companies include [[Nokia]], [[Epson]], [[Biore]], [[Coca-Cola]], [[LG Group|LG]] and many more.<ref name="offweb3">EEGmusic. "[http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=advertisement EEGmusic]." ''Advertisements.'' Retrieved on [[2008-03-09]].</ref>
==Community work==
The Twins have also been selected to promote several social campaigns in Hong Kong, such as summer activities for the "Hong Kong Home Affairs Bureau" in July 2003.
==Split==
Twins announced its dissolution in July 2008, four months after Gillian was caught up in the [[Edison Chen photo scandal]]. Charlene said she was highly optimistic that they will reunite "some day"<ref>{{cite journal|title=Twins will reunite, says Choi|author= Clara Mak|date= July 05, 2008|publisher= [[South China Morning Post]]}}</ref>
==Albums released==
{{main|Twins discography}}
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year Released
! Album Name
! Language
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| August 2001
| Twins
| Cantonese
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| November 2001
| 愛情當入樽 (Love Slam Dunk)
| Cantonese
|-
| January 2002
| 雙生兒(Twins)
| Cantonese
|-
| May 2002
| 我們的紀念冊(Our Souvenir Album)
| Cantonese
|-
| August 2002
| Amazing Album
| Cantonese
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| November 2002
| Happy Together [Best Selections]
| Cantonese
|-
| May 2003
| Touch Of Love
| Cantonese
|-
| September 2003
| Evolution
| Cantonese
|-
| January 2004
| Magic
| Cantonese
|-
| June 2004
| Girl Power
| Cantonese
|-
| December 2004
| Such A Better Day [Best Selections]
| Cantonese
|-
| March 2005
| 見習愛神 (Trainee Cupid)
| Mandarin
|-
| June 2005
| Samba
| Cantonese
|-
| December 2005
| 一時無兩 (The Missing Piece)
| Cantonese
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| June 2006
| 八十塊環遊世界 (Around the World with $80)
| Mandarin
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| September 2006
| Ho Hoo Tan
| Cantonese
|-
| February 2007
| 我們相愛6年 (Our Love - Sixth Anniversary) [Best Selections]
| Cantonese/Mandarin
|-
| September 2007
| Twins Party
| Cantonese
|-
| January 2008
| 桐話妍語 (Gillian, Charlene's Words)
| Mandarin
|-
|January 2008
|最愛笑迎鼠
|Cantonese
|}
==Film Collections==
[[Image:Twinseffect.jpg|thumb|Twins Effect DVD Cover (German Version)]]
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Featuring Both Charlene and Gillian:
* [[2002]] [[June 14]] ''[[Summer Breeze of Love]]'' (這個夏天有異性)
* [[2002]] [[September 19]] ''[[Just One Look]]'' (一碌蔗)
* [[2003]] [[June 23]] ''[[Twins Effect]]'' (千機變)
* [[2003]] [[November 6]] ''[[The Death Curse]]''' (古宅心慌慌)
* [[2004]] [[January 15]] ''[[Fantasia]]'' (鬼馬狂想曲)
* [[2004]] [[February 3]] ''[[Protege de la Rose Noire]]'' (見習黑玫瑰)
* [[2004]] [[April 8]] ''[[Love on Rocks]]'' (戀情告急)
* [[2004]] [[August 6]] ''[[Twins Effect II]]'' (千機變II: 花都大戰)
* [[2004]] [[November 25]] ''[[6 AM]]'' (大無謂)
* [[2005]] [[March 24]] ''[[House of Fury]]'' (精武家庭)
* [[2005]] [[July 21]] ''[[Bug Me Not!]]'' (蟲不知)
* [[2007]] [[February 15]] ''[[Twins Mission]]'' (雙子神偷)
* [[2007]] [[September 6]] ''[[Naraka19..]]''(地獄第19層)
==Television Show Collections==
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*February 2002 ''The Great Monkey King Suen Wu Kong'' ''(齊天大聖孫悟空)''
*May 2003 ''Midnight - Stuck In The Lift'' ''(2半3更之困車立)''
*October 2003 ''Triumph In The Skies'' ''(衝上雲霄)''
*September 2003 ''Kung Fu Soccer'' ''(功夫足球)''
*December 2004 ''Sunshine Heartbeat'' ''(赤沙印记@四葉草2)''
Television Shows (Gillian only):
* Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain (雪山飛狐) (2007)
* Project A (A計劃) (2007)
* The Spirit Of The Sword(浣花洗劍錄) (Coming Soon)
Television Shows (Charlene only):
* Y2K (青春Y2K)(2000)
* Love of the Woods (森之愛情) (2007)
==Concerts==
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* [[2002]] [[September 13]]-[[September 15|15]] ''Ichiban Amazing Show (Twins Ichiban 興奮演唱會)''
* [[2003]] [[January 18]]-[[January 19|19]] ''Matsunichi Twins Guangzhou Amazing Show (松日Twins廣州興奮演唱會) ''
* [[2003]] [[June 25]] ''Tou Hao Ren Wu Chang Hao Music Concert (頭號人物唱好音樂會) ''
* [[2003]] [[August 2]] ''Netvigator NETCash Pop-up Concert ( 網上行叱吒樂壇Pop-Up音樂會) ''
* [[2003]] [[December 31]] - [[2004]] [[January 4]] ''Matsunichi Twins 04 Concert (Twins 04 好玩演唱會)''
* [[2005]] [[June 3]] ''Starlight Amusement Park Concert (Australia)''
* [[2006]] [[January 4]]-[[January 7|7]] ''Twins Star Mobile Incomparable Concert (Twins 星Mobile 一時無兩演唱會)''
* [[2006]] [[August 18]]-[[August 19|19]] ''Twins Concert in Genting'' Malaysia
* [[2007]] [[September 15]] ''Twins in Concert Cow Palace, San Francisco/Daly city<ref name="concert07" />
* [[2007]] [[September 18]] ''Twins Concert in Toronto at Casino Rama'' (我們相愛6年)
* [[2007]] [[September 22]]-[[September 23|23]] ''Twins Sixth Anniversary World Tour 2007 [Atlantic City] (Twins 我們相愛6年 環遊世界[大西洋城]演唱會)''
==Photo Albums==
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* 2001 November ''Twins 1+1 Photo Album''' 96 pages
* 2001 August ''Twins Love The Colorful Travel'' 112 pages
* 2003 August ''Twins Love Hong Kong'' 112 pages
==References==
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==See also==
*[[Gillian Chung]]
*[[Charlene Choi]]
*[[Cantopop]]
==External links==
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*[http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521 Twins EEG HK Official Site ]
*[http://www.eegchina.com.cn/data2/eeg/e3.asp Twins EEG China Official Site ]
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