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Ones to Watch: Bianca and Chiara D\u2019Ambrosio
Ones to Watch:
Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio
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by Melissa Fales
Talented 13-year-old twins Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio got their start in show business when they were just toddlers. Now they’re accomplished actresses, models, and musicians with fans eager to follow their every move. Thanks to the twins’ Young Entertainer Award-nominated YouTube series A Day in the Life, they can.
“A Day in the Life is a weekly vlog where we take our viewers behind the scenes on sets, on travels, award shows, and our crazy, fun life,” says Chiara. “It gives our followers a personal look at our endeavors and adventures,” adds Bianca.
Born into an extended family that currently boasts six sets of twins, the D’Ambrosios grew up in Los Angeles. Their first big break came when they landed the role of Summer Newman on the longtime soap The Young and the Restless, and took turns playing the part. “I had so much fun on the set and fell in love with acting and kept pursuing it after that,” says Bianca. The experience was also positive for Chiara. “The first time I was on set and in front of a camera, I fell in love with it and haven’t turned back since,” she says.
Over the decade that’s elapsed since they made their acting debut, the D’Ambrosio twins have appeared in commercials and in several rock videos like Famer’s Daughter by Crystal Bowersox and What Do You Got by Bon Jovi. You’ve also seen one or both of them on hit shows such as Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, The Closer, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. The twins have joined the YouTube channel Squared where they post videos every Thursday.
After watching Miley Cyrus performing as Hannah Montana, the two developed an interest in music. “We used to listen to Hannah Montana and aspired to be like her,” says Bianca. “That’s when we started taking guitar, piano, drum, and singing lessons,” says Chiara. All of those lessons paid off, with the twins having released numerous musical tracks. They also have an album called Got You Covered which is comprised entirely of cover songs. The album includes songs by a wide variety of artists including The Clash, Twenty One Pilots, The Ramones, Bay City Rollers, and Weezer, giving the sisters a chance to show off their substantial guitar and drum prowess. Their most recently released tune was Young and Free, written by Marko DeSantis of the rock band Sugarcult. Although the girls have recently stepped away from music in order to focus on their acting careers, they’re hoping to be in the recording studio this summer and able to offer their fans some new music soon.
Bianca and Chiara have starring roles in the new TigerBeat original TV series Sage Alexander: The Dark Realm. It’s a dark story about a teen who must fight the seven princes of hell in order to save mankind. “When we filmed, we had a blast with Brooke Butler (Leah) and Hayden Summerall (Sage Alexander),” says Bianca. “We can’t wait to film with them again soon.” Chiara said working on set was like a friendly reunion. “It was super fun because I knew Hayden and Brooke from previous events and I also got to work with some cool new actors as well.” Keep your eyes out for the D’Ambrosio twins to appear on the big screen soon. They recently finished filming a movie and have another one set to start filming this spring.
More than just two identically pretty faces, the D’Ambrosios make charity work a priority and find time in their busy schedules to give back through community service. They proudly serve as youth ambassadors for the Boo2Bullying Organization and even created a song and music video about standing up to bullying, called Let Your Light Shine. In 2013, it won a Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Viral Video.
Bullying is a topic that hits close to home for the twins. “We faced bullies when we were younger and wanted to help out other kids,” says Bianca. “We wanted to let kids who are being bullied know that there is always someone to help and it always gets better,” adds Chiara. The twins urge their fans to let an adult know if someone is bullying them. “When I was bullied, I always told an adult or talked to my friends about it,” says Bianca. “I try to let the person being bullied know that they can always find help and don’t be afraid to tell an adult,” says Chiara. “In real life and online, Bianca and I always try to spread positivity to our family, friends, and viewers.”
The girls acknowledge that they’re lucky to have each other when times get tough. “I love having a person to always talk to and having a forever best friend,” says Bianca. “My sister is my best friend and I am happy to have someone always by my side,” says Chiara.
The D’Ambrosios are aware that many impressionable young women are looking up to them and they take their status as role models seriously. “Chiara and I try to set a good example on social media,” says Bianca. “We like being positive role models for our followers.” Their message to their fans is simple, yet heartfelt: “Keep pursuing your dreams even if you think they’re far out of reach,” says Bianca. “Always dream big,” says Chiara.
Find Bianca on IG @therealbiancad and follow Chiara @therealchiarad! Follow both girls on Instagram and YouTube @dambrosiotwins and visit their website dambrosiotwins.com. •
