Actress Marisa Abela on Becoming Amy Winehouse in 'Back To Black' Movie | This Morning
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She was a music icon, and one of the greatest female songwriters of all time. Now the story of Amy Winehouse’s life, and incredible talent is being retold in big screen biopic ‘Back To Black’ - but what was it like for actress Marisa Abela stepping into those huge shoes and donning that notorious beehive? Marisa joins us live in the studio today to talk about the daunting challenges playing a cultural icon, the real villain in Amy’s story, and why this film aims to celebrate the very best of a music legend.
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I saw it and there are scenes where you could swear it is Amy on screen for a second. Marisa did her justice.
@amieewoodstock6978
2 ай бұрын
So glad you said that! She captured Amy’s spirit x
@markwilkinson-cw2sy
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
You need help.
@funtimefranky
2 ай бұрын
Agree, even the voice was spot on.
@TheMomseloc
2 ай бұрын
@@jaidenofficial8746What a sad existence you must have to feel so compelled to seek attention through hate.
Wow I cant believe it was really her singing Amys song. Amazing
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
Ай бұрын
Bennett miller represents everything Sam Taylor Johnson has failed to become in life: good looking, talented and a MAN! Popcorn ready🍿🍿
The casting agent for the movie deserves an Oscar as Marisa was just superb.
@petejames415
2 ай бұрын
Nina, why didn’t you want Amy Dawson coming back in Game of Thrones?
@giuliosettepassi347
2 ай бұрын
I didn’t like when Marisa sang sorry 🥺
@Yogoniogi
Ай бұрын
if only she could sing
@VerisimilitudeFilms1
Ай бұрын
Marisa is too pretty to play Amy
@linamarie84
Ай бұрын
Wow. That is astonishing to see.
Why all the hate??? She did a great great job and her voice is amazing !the movie was great
@untella5885
2 ай бұрын
100% agree. cried the whole way through
@paulelroy6650
2 ай бұрын
she was great the movie was mediocre at best
@motivationalspeaker7145
2 ай бұрын
She was absolutely fantastic! So good, I watched it twice in the cinema!
@tyhlou3651
2 ай бұрын
Exactly
@linamarie84
Ай бұрын
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.
The movie was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ❤
saw the film yesterday, and I have to say Marisa is so talented and she is really great in this movie!
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.
Went to watch it last night, wow!!!! She needs to win an award! Brilliant acting!
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
2 ай бұрын
Yes I thought that too😊
@meganoxtoby
2 ай бұрын
I thought it WAS him 😂😂
@lolmac6456
2 ай бұрын
@meganoxtoby me too 🤣🤣
@CherryDreamer96
2 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh!!! Yes, I just left the cinema and said that to my mum 😂
@lolmac6456
2 ай бұрын
@@CherryDreamer96 🤣🤣🤣🤣 was thinking it all the way through! X
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
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
@@jazzyj904 so Elvis wasn't raw talent then drrrrrr , talk about missing the point of the film !!
@forestdukes7545
2 ай бұрын
Amy Dawson vs Marisa Arabella karaoke challenge 👑
@8K9249wok
2 ай бұрын
@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
2 ай бұрын
@@8K9249wok 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
Saw it last night and it was amazing 😭. Cried a quite a bit, especially the relationship with her Naan.
She was absolutely brilliant in the role and her singing was spot on.
Watched it last night and it got me re listening to all her music again. Marisa was perfect for the job. Thank you ❤❤❤
Just seen the movie. Incredible actress using her own voice. She really depicted the pure essence of Amy ❤️
Saw it last night, she did a great job
Great acting nailed her mannerisms. Rest in peace Amy.
Marisa is gorgeous
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. 🕊️
My goodness she's stunning 😮
@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
Ай бұрын
I adore her-- she also did a sensational job in "Industry."
I just saw it today..great movie and incredibly good performance from Marisa!
Marisa Abela's performance is spot on!! I hope they remember her at the Oscars 2025.
See it today and she played her brilliantly.
Simply AMAZING ……Marisa definitely deserves an Oscar 🤩🤩💕💕🥳🥳🎉🎉
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
Stunning performance by Marisa enjoyed every minute
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
Ай бұрын
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
2 күн бұрын
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
2 күн бұрын
@@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.
SHE NAILED IT.
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.
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
2 ай бұрын
From 2026 Oscar will award casting directors and I'm sure other award shows will follow suit
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
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 ❤
She was brilliant. Very talented
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
@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. ❤
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
Ай бұрын
Can we just start placing that bet on Amy Dawson for Best Actress at the bookies already, I need to get rich🎉
What a talented and professional performer Marissa is. She'll go far.
@URFUTUREUK
2 ай бұрын
😂 lol jokes.
@motivationalspeaker7145
2 ай бұрын
She absolutely will. Such an amazing, confident, talented woman! ❤
What a woman, her approach to the role was perfect and it paid off
Watched movie today, good movie, Marisa did a great job! Was in tears many times.
She deserves an Oscar. What a performance. Wow!!!
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!
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!!!
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.
2 ай бұрын
Amy was other worldly, I loved her dearly and miss her a lot.😢
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 ❤
Just seen the movie, Marisa should get an Oscar for this performance. 👏 beautiful!
She was great in the movie❤
Marissa done an amazing job I found it quite an emotional film
one of the best movies i've watched in a whileeeee. perfect cast for amy. R.I.P Amy Whinehouse one of a kind 🙏
this actor was /is incredible in this rôle. i barely stopped crying /because/ of this performance.
@forestdukes7545
2 ай бұрын
Probably because you’ve got ptsd❤
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
The Oscars need to do awards for the people who pick the actors. She was awesome as Amy Winehouse.
Best movie I’ve seen it and I cried and I love it 10/10
@EmilyGraceTarot83
Ай бұрын
i cried too. the ending was a tear-jerker.
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
She did an amazing job!
I like the film and i fall in love with amy again May she rest in peace
She was fantastic as Amy, Film is brilliant!
“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
Ай бұрын
Amy Dawson needs to make her Winehouse Princess Christmas album!❤️❤️🎤🎄
She played the part of Amy 💯 percent brilliant
i watched “Back to Black” here in 🇺🇸 a couple of days ago with my daughter. it was brilliant!! i loved it 😍!! fantastic performances!!! 👏
I went to see the movie thought it was great a Marisa delivered a excellent performance
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
2 ай бұрын
I agree there was quite a few times that she looked identical to Amy!
She did so good
she did AMAZING
I LOVED the movie. So well done 👏👏👏👏👏🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
A star is born. Very talented actress.
She did an amazing job! Outstanding!!!
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.
@EmilyGraceTarot83
Ай бұрын
is a “biopic” a biographical movie? pls excuse my ignorance.
The movie was fantastic! I never listened to Amy Winehouse but this movie was so enlightening. Marisa was amazing!! 😮
I loved the movie. Marisa did a fantastic job. Casting was brilliant overall. RIP Gorgeous Amy 😢💔 we miss you so much x
Just watched back to black and it was amazing
Unbelievable talent… ❤
She was perfect. Oscar winning performance.
A lot of people dislike this film because they say she sounds nothing like Amy, but I guess you can't replicate such talent
@Anon00008
2 ай бұрын
Does look, sound or act like her
@kimgrant3879
2 ай бұрын
It's a bit naff this film.
@shaka7594
2 ай бұрын
Film is Brilliant!
@forestdukes7545
2 ай бұрын
@@shaka7594please seek help❤
She's so sweet. Did a remarkable job, ty for this darling!!
She was stunning just watched yesterday
Marisa's performance in this film has changed my life
@petejames415
7 күн бұрын
Because she’s given you ptsd
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.
I watched it tonight. She did an awesome job, I loved it
Saw it today. Master piece!
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
2 ай бұрын
Worth seeing. Saw it today.
@TheMomseloc
2 ай бұрын
I literally just marked my calendar to see it! Hello from Phoenix, Arizona USA!
@shaka7594
2 ай бұрын
You won't be disappointed, it's fantastic
She is such a sweetheart! She did an amazing job in the movie. Amy is an extremely hard role to pull off successfully.
No cause this movie made me cry so bad. She did it SPOT ON
I saw the movie earlier today. I dodnt know much about her but wow she had a voice. I thought the movie was really good . But its so heartbreaking because she should still be here with us.
She did an amazing job in playing Amy ❤ thank you for giving us a good movie to watch
She deserves an Oscar nomination
It was brilliant... Marisa was amazing... amazing voice too! ❤
AMY DAWSON NEEDS TO PUT HER HEAVENLY VOCALS ON HER KZread AND CHRISTMAS ALBUM❤❤❤🎤🎤
She did such a good job
Going to see this for my birthday next weekend ❤
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
Have seen it twice now and absolutely loved it , am going back tomorrow to see it again x
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
2 ай бұрын
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
Gran actriz! Hoy vi la pelicula e hizo un papel extraordinario. Era como verla a amy por momentos, me encantó..
Marisa is very convincing as Amy and the way she can sing is amazing!
I watched the movie yesterday, it was reaaaally good. And this lafy did an amazing job. But I would have loved to see how Amy's childhood was
As a musician I'm really looking forward to this film. I think its going to be a masterpiece
Amy Winehouse Forever 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Amazing film I loved it
I love her and she nailed the role definitely a new fan!