-Spot the Similarities-

Two different artistes from two different countries; how did they get linked together?

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Looks like imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. While Jolin insists she's no copy cat herself, she doesn't mind if a couple of eager beaver newbies want to ape her look. "I think it's rather nice if a new singer is inspired by me and wants to mimic my style, singing and dance moves. I think that's a real compliment," she tells LIME, pleased as punch. "But if she were to look exactly like me, that'd be too weird!" She adds loftily, "After all, I am the first and original Jolin Tsai."

(adapted from http://lime.mediacorppublishing.com/2004_04/coverstory.htm )

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In fact, Jolin's flashy new image is so characteristically Japanese-like, she has been said to copy J-pop queen Ayumi Hamasaki, right down to the latter's fancy fingernails and heavily mascara-ed lashes.

But Jolin insists they are different.

'Ayumi is very sexy. She's very daring too, going nude and wearing just leaves on her body. I'm not like that.'

As for her passion for nail art, Jolin said it started when she went to New York for vocal and dance training three years ago and saw African-American women with 'long and pretty fingernails'. o.O

(adapted from http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/hey/0%2C4133%2CHey-1057334340%2C00.html )

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Ayu performing Seasons in Concert Tour 2000
Jolin attending some awards ceremony in 2003.

Ayu performing 'Fly High' in Concert Tour 2000
Jolin - Shuo Ai Ni Concert 2003
Cyndi - ???

Ayu released 'FLY HIGH' hit single on 9 Feb 2000
Jolin ???

Ayu seen wearing "Lucky" earring in Dearest PV (2001)
Jolin - ???

Ayu seen wearing red dress in AyuReady (2003)
Jolin - ???

Similar hats

Ayu's Hanabi Episode II pv featured in "&" single and "Memorial Address" album released: 9 July 2003
Jolin's "Taste of Lemon Grass" pv featured in "Castle" album released: 27 Feb 2004