Marisa Abela on remembering Amy Winehouse's power | Bazaar UK

Earlier this month, we hosted the annual Harper's Bazaar International Women's Day dinner at the Peninsula in London, where a number of inspiring women spoke on topics ranging from human rights to the power of great journalism. One of the distinguished guests on stage was the actress Marisa Abela, who plays Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor Johnson's new biopic 'Back To Black' - and who opened up about taking on the role of a lifetime.
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[@thlee3]

she was so good in Industry … played Yasmine perfectly, so authentic

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

She's really good in the film and can sing amazingly well.

[@glambooks1184]

Found my new favourite actress

[@jpcapobianco1979]

a good movie , she's a good address

[@michaelias_]

Can't wait for this ❤❤

[@karenthurner7791]

I find it really hard to see Amy in this portrayal. To be fair I've only seen snippets. I'm sure the actress does a really good job but what I've seen doesn't seem to capture the essence of Amy. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see the full movie.

[@PurplePatrick191]

Hark the Herald Angel’s sing, Glory to the New Born King!!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑🎅

[@suzkigeek2327]

People need to stop saying Lady Gaga should've played Amy. She's not even British! Also, her fans would only wanna see the movie simply for her and not for Amy.

[@terminator2girl]

She's also pushing 40!

[@AlyssaBoyett-lb1vc]

@@terminator2girl Lady Gaga is American.

[@terminator2girl]

@@AlyssaBoyett-lb1vc ?

[@petejames415]

Amy Dawson compared to Marisa Abela: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nOoKGOrM-sfrM

[@petejames415]

Dear Marisa, the glass slipper doesn’t fit your foot, it’s Cinderella’s

[@AmyWinehouse9and14.]

Some in the media have said that Amy fans aren't happy with Marisa, personally I think they're wrong and Marisa's done a good job. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6Cclqp9Zbt3qKc

[@Astro_Mozart]

A lot of people upset about Marisa singing acapella for the album Frank. Is that her or is it Amy’s own voice? Marisa looks like she’s lip-syncing so if that’s the case, why the hate? This may have potential. Don’t shoot down the actor for a poorly written script. She was great in Industry.

[@jonathanlandau-litewski7405]

It is not Amys real vocals. Marissa worked with a few singing coaches and vocal coaches.

[@salemlee2592]

@@jonathanlandau-litewski7405that shows how hard she’s trying to atleast deliver something people can be mad that she doesn’t sound like Amy or look like her but the fact she’s trying her best to show respect to Amy is what matters

[@petejames415]

@@salemlee2592she’s trying really hard to try to stop Amy Dawson winning that Oscar and everyone can see it hun

[@JJ-xl7ou]

Who is Amy Dawson?

[@jonathanlandau-litewski7405]

@@JJ-xl7ou from what I could find online, she's an actress (that hasn't worked any time recently)

[@moxxidankworth9194]

Can Amy Dawson sing?

[@PurplePatrick191]

DANIEL DAY LEWIS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE IS THE GREATEST CASTING MOMENT OF ALL TIME!!!!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄👑👑👑👑👑👑🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@petejames415]

The irony: this could end up being the biggest box office flop of all time while A Christmas Carol is going to beat Gone With the Wind as the highest grossing film of all time. Popcorn🍿

[@petejames415]

What’s that elephant doing over there in the room?

[@fudge7545]

Where? I can't see it