It felt like rejection, Lisa said. Doublemint Twins return in Wrigley's new ad campaigns - Mar. 8, 2005 Linda & Lisa were born to Joseph & Donna Yokubinas in Baltimore, Maryland. The concept has staying power, so this might not be the last we see of the Doublemint Twins. , What are the names of the Doublemint twins? Linda is an interior designer while Lisa tried to pursue more acting roles. Some mistakenly believe that they were the first black Wrigley spokespersons, but that distinction goes to Sharon Sansaverino and Sheryl Valenti in the 1980s. [12] Linda has a book in the works; working title: Its Going to be OK: Moments from My Life[6][11]. One of the biggest perks of their jobs was being able to travel around the country shooting their various ads. "It . It was this duality of emotions.. They also promoted the gum in virtually every aspect of their lives attending events, visiting institutions and even releasing records of the advert songs. . However, the twins have finally revealed the challenges that have threatened their relationship since their Doublemint days. It just formed a wall between us. They were extremely popular and parlayed to acting in the short-lived TV show,Quark. In the late 1840s, John Curtis developed the first commercial spruce tree gum by boiling resin, then cutting it into strips that were coated in cornstarch to prevent them from sticking together. I think my lowest moment in this whole struggle, nothing felt good, but Lisa glued herself to me, Linda said. The Doublemint Twins: The Faces of Wrigley's Iconic Gum By Carl Seaver Wrigley is a chewing gum manufacturer founded in 1891. Search, discover and share your favorite Doublemint Twins GIFs. #DoublemintGum #ClassicTV #ClassicCommercials #Wrigley---Make DBL Your Daytime Destination | Weekdays! Eventually, the 80s came along, and a new pair of twins were ready to take over, In 1985, Wrigleys cast Linda and Lisa Yokubinas to be the Doublemint models of the new era. Although it doesnt sound like much, Linda and Lisa were a recipe for success, earning up to $30,000 in residual checks. So to help Linda combat her deep depression, Lisa started sitting down and spoke with her sister, building bridges, working out differences, etcetera, etcetera. It was where she and Lisa grew up and trained to be models and ultimately, was where they nailed their roles as the Doublemint Twins. Get the item you ordered or get your money back. They are incredibly talented and sing many fun songs about enjoying the taste of Doublemint gum.