Actress Marisa Abela on Becoming Amy Winehouse in 'Back To Black' Movie | This Morning

[@erine387]

I think she portrayed Amy very very well tbh. Her voice, her mannerisms, everything was on point, she did such a good job. I'm really excited to see her in more movies/series, she's really talented!

[@petejames415]

Bennett miller represents everything Sam Taylor Johnson has failed to become in life: good looking, talented and a MAN! Popcorn ready🍿🍿

[@hannahhoward7386]

Lok

[@hannahhoward7386]

Sorry lol

[@carolannevachon6479]

I just watched it last night and I loved it! I really felt like I was watching and hearing Amy ❤

[@mihaibujor8109]

Why all the hate??? She did a great great job and her voice is amazing !the movie was great

[@untella5885]

100% agree. cried the whole way through

[@paulelroy6650]

she was great the movie was mediocre at best

[@motivationalspeaker7145]

She was absolutely fantastic! So good, I watched it twice in the cinema!

[@tyhlou3651]

Exactly

[@linamarie84]

Please don't do this. There is a very big distinction between the word dislike and hate. Each word is characterized by the emotion it is fueled with. There is NO "hatred" here. There are many people that do not believe she did Amy Justice and there are many people who did not like the film in general and others who did not like her singing. While yes there are others who do, and like it very much. That doesn't mean that those who do not are being hateful. Every one is entitled to their own opinion in this world. A mere disagreement or dislike does not equate to opinion made with disdain. You are entitled to love it and praise it just as the next person is entitled to dislike it.

[@anitarogers2877]

@This Morning - Marissa Abela is clearly a lovely respectful person and human being. She totally researched everything about Amy Winehouse so as to give her justice in such a film as this representation of her as a person, her life and music. For that reason, Marissa was the perfect actress for this special role. To all those in the comments that are being completely disrespectful to the actress Marissa herself, simply because they are unhappy this film was made at all, be happy and respectful that this calibre of person and talented woman was chosen for this iconic role.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

I adore her-- she also did a sensational job in "Industry."

saw the film yesterday, and I have to say Marisa is so talented and she is really great in this movie!

[@rosemimi973]

I saw it and there are scenes where you could swear it is Amy on screen for a second. Marisa did her justice.

[@amieewoodstock6978]

So glad you said that! She captured Amy’s spirit x

[@markwilkinson-cw2sy]

I agree with you. Even though she doesn’t look identical something in those scenes made her look exactly like her. It must have been the acting. She was amazing

[@jaidenofficial8746]

You need help.

[@funtimefranky]

Agree, even the voice was spot on.

[@TheMomseloc]

​@@jaidenofficial8746What a sad existence you must have to feel so compelled to seek attention through hate.

[@FadGadget1]

The casting agent for the movie deserves an Oscar as Marisa was just superb.

[@petejames415]

Nina, why didn’t you want Amy Dawson coming back in Game of Thrones?

[@giuliosettepassi347]

I didn’t like when Marisa sang sorry 🥺

[@Yogoniogi]

if only she could sing

[@VerisimilitudeFilms1]

Marisa is too pretty to play Amy

[@linamarie84]

Wow. That is astonishing to see.

[@Thefitalchemist]

Wow I cant believe it was really her singing Amys song. Amazing

[@carissadawn-h5j]

I could tell as soon as her mouth opened it wasn’t any however she still did an amazing job and it was nice not seeing someone just pretending to sing. Def not every actor has that ability. Even if they think they do lol😊

[@jessica-jl4pp]

you must be joking

[@natashawatkins2126]

Just came home from watching the movie and wow, made me cry 😢 she was a real artist and I'm so happy they bought this to the big screen.

[@ashstonk]

Watched it last night and it got me re listening to all her music again. Marisa was perfect for the job. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@NattyG52]

The movie was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ❤

[@Ca.Sunkissed]

Saw it last night and it was amazing 😭. Cried a quite a bit, especially the relationship with her Naan.

[@GordonKegg-g1t]

Saw it last night, she did a great job

[@annegreenwood906]

She was absolutely brilliant in the role and her singing was spot on.

[@liamclose8779]

I feel an oscar coming here way. She was phenomenal. I loved Amy, my mam is an recovering addict and I just recognized my mam so much in her. The only celebrity death I have cried at

[@amieewoodstock6978]

@Woodstock3211: She was incredible in this film. The Grammy speech was spot on! All of Amy’s mannerisms she smashed and moves on stage were haunting to see. I was mesmerised the whole way through. Well done, Marisa! I could feel Amy in the auditorium, tonight. ❤

[@wildflowerspoetry]

Great acting nailed her mannerisms. Rest in peace Amy.

[@garypate3323]

She gave me goosebumps down my arms when she was singing amazing she deserves an award what an actress

[@Gorguruga]

One of the most amazing performances in a biopic I've ever seen. Marisa Abela is an amazing actress and I think she'll become a superstar herself in time.

[@seraphim_sounds]

is a “biopic” a biographical movie? pls excuse my ignorance.

[@wadusin]

She did SO well in this movie. She's a great actress and she really embodied Amy and her feelings and mannerisms fantastically. She must be very proud of herself ❤

[@trashleigh87]

“Just enjoy being in (Amy’s) orbit for two hours.” That’s exactly how it felt watching the film for me tonight. Watching Marisa’s performance I could lose myself in Amy being resurrected. Quite incredible to watch.

[@forestdukes7545]

Amy Dawson needs to make her Winehouse Princess Christmas album!❤️❤️🎤🎄

[@CWR2024]

Just seen the movie. Incredible actress using her own voice. She really depicted the pure essence of Amy ❤️

[@sallyroddy6566]

casting directors should get awards. Marisa is Amy. I am usually such a critic but this time no. I saw Amy live and Marisa had her off to a tee. She had me captured from the beginning. A great talent and wish her the best of luck for the future. I think she''ll win awards for this. love and light

[@londongirl1321]

From 2026 Oscar will award casting directors and I'm sure other award shows will follow suit

[@stevej061069]

Saw it today. She was superb, simple as that. The subtle little moves while singing, that somewhat awkward dancing Amy did on stage - she was a fabulous singer but one thing she wasn't was a trained dancer - and Marisa caught that brilliantly. As for the singing; Amy Winehouse has a unique and instantly recognisable vocal style and Marisa came very very close at times to capturing that. So much so that, unless you've listened really closely to Amy singing these songs and you've noted all the subtle nuances of her phrasing and delivery you'd be hard pushed at times to tell the difference. An award-worthy performance and I hope she gets the recognition she deserves.

[@amyforbesadam4007]

Went to watch it last night, wow!!!! She needs to win an award! Brilliant acting!

[@tinkahal6547]

Saw Back to Black yesterday and i thought Marisa, Jack and Eddie all did superbly in their roles. Such a tragic outcome of a very gifted and talented artist.

[@roaming.spectre.]

Amy was other worldly, I loved her dearly and miss her a lot.😢

[@takingoverme123]

Marissa done an amazing job I found it quite an emotional film

[@dale4039]

Marisa is a goddess she's painfully gorgeous her smile is killer, I watched the film yesterday and her performance was phenomenal, I'd never heard of Marisa before but after yesterday I'm instant fan of hers

[@roaming.spectre.]

I absolutely fell in love with Amy back in the day, her voice would take you to a special place… All she needed was a hug and someone to care about her…..

[@Sh0cks420]

So many times I just wanted to reach through the screen and just hold her 💔 so feisty but so vulnerable. Her music is very special. Got me through some really hard times. Such a shame she didn't get through hers 😢

[@tabposey]

Exactly! That’s exactly what she needed. Snd all she had was people trying to get rich off of her. No one cared about her well being. Especially her dad. He may think he did, but he was just wanting to get the attention from her as much as he could. You can tell he was wanting everything she was getting from her fame. He still is!

[@tabposey]

@@Sh0cks420me too. My heart still hurts for her, everytime I listen to her , or watch her videos. Just breaks my heart. She got nothing she really needed from the people who claimed they loved her.

[@jorjevanelle9879]

Watched movie today, good movie, Marisa did a great job! Was in tears many times.

[@ellebrr5052]

Marisa Abela really incarnates this role and She played a very tough part like the iconic and legendary Amy, so She deserves a lot and i still have goosebumps thinkin about It. Congrats to Marisa and Amy'd have been amazed and proud of all this 🙏🙏🙏🙏👑👑

[@petejames415]

Can we just start placing that bet on Amy Dawson for Best Actress at the bookies already, I need to get rich🎉

[@avatr7109]

My goodness she's stunning 😮

[@senpai_bree]

just seen the movie and i feel like she did a great job, as much as someone could depict her honestly. i’m glad they did a movie to honor her in a way, she was a beautiful soul. may she be resting. 🕊️

[@applefan2151]

She understood the enormity of what she was taking on and she absolutely nailed it.

[@MusicalAddictionOnlineLessons]

What a woman, her approach to the role was perfect and it paid off

[@bethgoode1227]

So many were dissing her before the film even came out and it was horrible to see. She did Amy so much justice and portrayed her so well!

[@crazybigc6382]

See it today and she played her brilliantly.

[@taurondur]

I just saw it today..great movie and incredibly good performance from Marisa!

[@skillemeister]

Thank you so much, Marisa!!!!!❤You did such a great job. I love that movie, I love the music and I am very touched. Poor highly talented Amy!!!

[@alisona8732]

She was brilliant. Very talented

[@debbieking4128]

Best film ever! Love Amy and now Marisa. She made this movie beautiful. Every time she sang we all just welled up, a stunning performance ❤

[@jojokoulermou9978]

SHE NAILED IT.

[@lolmac6456]

Is everyone else just thinking how much Jack o'connell who played Blake looks like he could be Dermot O'Leary's little brother 😂

[@janeyeaman2397]

Yes I thought that too😊

[@meganoxtoby]

I thought it WAS him 😂😂

[@lolmac6456]

@meganoxtoby me too 🤣🤣

[@CherryDreamer96]

Oh my gosh!!! Yes, I just left the cinema and said that to my mum 😂

[@lolmac6456]

@@CherryDreamer96 🤣🤣🤣🤣 was thinking it all the way through! X

[@brianosheehy51]

Stunning performance by Marisa enjoyed every minute

[@billyturner9569]

one of the best movies i've watched in a whileeeee. perfect cast for amy. R.I.P Amy Whinehouse one of a kind 🙏

[@Nailyboy1970]

Just seen the movie, Marisa should get an Oscar for this performance. 👏 beautiful!

[@paulburton9386]

What a talented and professional performer Marissa is. She'll go far.

[@URFUTUREUK]

😂 lol jokes.

[@motivationalspeaker7145]

She absolutely will. Such an amazing, confident, talented woman! ❤

[@melaniel7947]

Really loved this movie. Didn't expect to. I cried at the end, she did a great job.

[@adamlarsson3828]

this actor was /is incredible in this rôle. i barely stopped crying /because/ of this performance.

[@forestdukes7545]

Probably because you’ve got ptsd❤

[@eddiek6660]

I loved the movie. Marisa did a fantastic job. Casting was brilliant overall. RIP Gorgeous Amy 😢💔 we miss you so much x

[@nasalghul]

She was great in the movie❤

[@TrottersPad]

She may not look exactly like Amy, but Austin Butler didn't look like Elvis either, yet he played an amazing role, give her a chance folks

[@jazzyj904]

Amy was raw. You’re talking about two white men. Amy had something different and it would’ve been nice for them to really dig deep for that.

[@TrottersPad]

@@jazzyj904 so Elvis wasn't raw talent then drrrrrr , talk about missing the point of the film !!

[@forestdukes7545]

Amy Dawson vs Marisa Arabella karaoke challenge 👑

[@8K9249vhy]

@TrottersPad erm Austin Butler did look like Elvis! Obviously he can’t look exactly like him , but he was similar. Meanwhile this actress with her mockery accent was just not believable

[@TrottersPad]

@@8K9249vhy Austin Butler looks like Austin Butler, but he portrayed Elvis superbly, also according to his family, according to Amy's ex husband, she portrayed her very well, especially in her mannerisms, so what do you know compared to those who actually knew Amy

[@WilliamBonney-gl2qf]

Marisa is gorgeous

[@Sh0cks420]

As a huge Amy fan I was worried I wouldn't enjoy this and that the performance wouldn't capture Amy especially the voice but I take it back. This performance was fantastic. Her voice was so so good

[@saramariecarstens]

she did AMAZING

[@shaka7594]

She was fantastic as Amy, Film is brilliant!

[@esds]

This movie is really amazing. The singing scenes are so authentic, she finds words and just starts singing. On accapellas moments my jaw droped. And it felt like I am literally seing real Amy, listening to her singing

[@seraphim_sounds]

i watched “Back to Black” here in 🇺🇸 a couple of days ago with my daughter. it was brilliant!! i loved it 😍!! fantastic performances!!! 👏

[@_Nanaki_]

She did an amazing job! Outstanding!!!

[@Jessica-kg9fn]

I saw the film yesterday and it was Amazing! There were times were she almost looked identical to Amy and she sounded great. I know this films getting a lot of stick and bad feedback but it’s honestly such a great biopic. I went into this loving Amys music but not know much about her, it was so sad but told beautifully. People saying “oh cast Raye, Lady Gaga instead!” NO ONE will ever beat Amy Winehouse, she was her own person her own voice. I think Marisa did an amazing job at portraying her. Definitely go and watch this film

[@emmajane4316]

I agree there was quite a few times that she looked identical to Amy!

[@shellsmith2523]

She played the part of Amy 💯 percent brilliant

[@sofiaplatini3273]

Just come out of cinema after seeing this. Fantastic film and superb acting. And the actor who played Blake. Reminds me of Dermot O’Leary

[@MeganCufaude-uu5ck]

She is such a sweetheart! She did an amazing job in the movie. Amy is an extremely hard role to pull off successfully.

[@adriansal3524]

She did so good

[@CarolinaLobito]

The movie was fantastic! I never listened to Amy Winehouse but this movie was so enlightening. Marisa was amazing!! 😮

[@nathanielfelker9493]

She deserves an Oscar nomination

[@ayooooochill]

No cause this movie made me cry so bad. She did it SPOT ON

[@kingkongchief1177]

The Oscars need to do awards for the people who pick the actors. She was awesome as Amy Winehouse.

[@Zzenia24]

She did an amazing job in playing Amy ❤ thank you for giving us a good movie to watch

[@DubbyDominate]

In some scenes they did a great job of making her look like Amy, i watched the movie on the 17th april it was very enjoyable to watch if you like amys music then defo go watch.

[@studio500]

I LOVED the movie. So well done 👏👏👏👏👏🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stacybridgeford2829]

She was perfect. Oscar winning performance.

[@lauraintheskywithdiamonds9185]

Was never a big fan of Amy but this movie has made me a fan , I only watched it the movie this week and already want to watch it again . Best film I've seen this year 👏🏻

[@deeluther1064]

Marisa Abela's performance is spot on!! I hope they remember her at the Oscars 2025.

[@wildemorisson]

She was stunning just watched yesterday

[@ef9217]

She did an amazing job!

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

Marisa is very convincing as Amy and the way she can sing is amazing!

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

A star is born. Very talented actress.

[@sheilacym]

Simply AMAZING ……Marisa definitely deserves an Oscar 🤩🤩💕💕🥳🥳🎉🎉

[@hotbambi2010]

Amazing film I loved it

[@esds]

8:15 Yeah like HOW. How the actress can sing like the iconic singer with this amazing voice?!!

[@abderrahimaouij2980]

I like the film and i fall in love with amy again May she rest in peace

[@ghostofguy]

Good film. Needed to be longer though just to expand on aspects more. The musical pieces are excellent. Relationships complex over a glossy image. Songs sounds great on cinema speakers.

[@RaxLakhani]

Totally agree. Thought it was a very watchable film with some great performances and musical moments. The framing of Amy's experiences did lack depth and nuance in places, but I think this version tells a specific story, rather than offer a complete introspection

[@FunnyCoastline-wx7rr]

I went to see the movie thought it was great a Marisa delivered a excellent performance

[@christymichael]

MARISA ABELA Became Amy Winehouse gives us two hours of being with her and her story and this performance does bring us back to Amy and her music and I hope Marrisa receives an Academy award because she deserves it

[@AlyssaBoyett-lb1vc]

I wanna go see the Amy Winehouse movie "Back to Black" when it comes out on May the seventeenth here in the U.S.

[@ghostofguy]

Worth seeing. Saw it today.

[@TheMomseloc]

I literally just marked my calendar to see it! Hello from Phoenix, Arizona USA!

[@shaka7594]

You won't be disappointed, it's fantastic

[@ruiribeiro9382]

Marisa did the best that she could do with what she was given. She doesn’t deserve the hate. If there was any misrepresentation of Amy, it all boils down to the director, producers and writers of the movie for not doing her justice. Marisa still did a fantastic job amidst all of the misdirectictions of the production.

[@samanthasmyth6121]

Dermot is the ringer for Blake the actor in this movie it's uncanny !!! Fabulous film I'm a massive Amy fan abs girl you did amazing I want to watch it again the weekend so so good x

[@Fernanda_Fernie]

She's so sweet. Did a remarkable job, ty for this darling!!

[@jaylanmontero]

Marisa you did a beautiful job on becoming Amy, well done for your amazing talents, me and my daughter cried watching it was so heart felt, this was meant for you! 🙂🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@karen-xn6su]

She deserves an Oscar. What a performance. Wow!!!

[@MonicaWormwell-ts9ik]

I thought I was going to dislike her because i thought she didn't seem as raw as Amy, but my god she was fab!

[@julialuminasalsa]

Just watched back to black and it was amazing

[@alicejade3657]

A lot of people dislike this film because they say she sounds nothing like Amy, but I guess you can't replicate such talent

[@YaBasicMillenial]

Does look, sound or act like her

[@kimgrant3879]

It's a bit naff this film.

[@shaka7594]

Film is Brilliant!

[@forestdukes7545]

@@shaka7594please seek help❤

[@DiamondMindDuh]

Best movie I’ve seen it and I cried and I love it 10/10

[@seraphim_sounds]

i cried too. the ending was a tear-jerker.

[@BOSSIIBIITCH]

🖤 Beautifully said Marissa. Although her legacy will live on through her music, this film shouldn’t have been made. It doesn’t and no film will ever capture the real Amy.🖤

[@kimgrant3879]

Agree.

[@harrison33]

they honestly couldn’t have gotten anyone better to play amy! in some scenes they looked so alike 🤍 such a good movie

[@pezjones1114]

Ive rewatched the documentary as she captures her so well, it’s captivating to watch

[@shaheeraha.2874]

Can't wait to see it! Marisa was amazing in the series Industry!

[@michaelias_]

She embodied her so well, an amazing film ❤

[@xsuzannex]

I watched it tonight. She did an awesome job, I loved it