Marisa Abela On The Daunting Task Of Portraying Amy Winehouse In “Back To Black”

Published 2024-05-15
Actor Marisa Abela tells Stephen how she tackled the challenge of playing beloved entertainer Amy Winehouse in the new biopic, “Back to Black,” which hits theaters this Friday.

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All Comments (21)
  • How amazing of Marisa Abela to still stick to being in this role even though she didn't know she would be singing Amy Winehouse's songs in the film. Great interview Stephen.
  • @donnaparks5815
    Amy really had some magic and it feels right for Marisa to phrase it, “capture Amy’s magic.”
  • @mjpb1992
    Saw the film yesterday. Marisa was STUNNING as Amy, I found myself forgetting it wasn't actually her. I think we are gonna see great things from this young woman.
  • @DuffyChy
    She did amazing! Kudos for you girl, you killed it ✨✨
  • @catmejia6109
    Just saw the movie and thought she did a GREAT JOB❤❤❤, in some scenes she looked and captured the essence of Amy
  • @AthanImmortal
    I liked the movie clip, however terrified she was initially she nailed it.
  • @adrianreyes8135
    Just saw the film and she really knocked it out of the park!!! Beautiful movie and performance
  • @zamb323
    Have seen this film Twice and it’s a wonderful Tribute to Amy.
  • @IJayAmLegend
    The World of The Arts, is truly where souls can flourish. Great work, Marisa. So sad Amy left, so soon.
  • @pollytiks3885
    Just saw this movie; blown away. Was unfamiliar with Amy’s music but I want to look into it after seeing this.
  • @virginia5618
    Moving story. Amazing acting and Marissa deserves an Oscar! ❤
  • @morgenthaler
    She's delightful. And she looks like a beautiful mix between Madonna and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  • @MarkoTiano
    I just seen the film and i think the film was great and Marisa was superb. I was very surprised how well she imitated Amy's singing voice, definitely a great actress and a great singer. RIP A. Winehouse.
  • I thought she did an amazing job! Saw it last night wow! Jack who played Blake was phenomenal too!