Amy Winehouse’s ex-bassist has said that Marisa Abela’s portrayal of the late singer is “evocative”.
Abela is playing the legendary “Rehab” singer in the forthcoming Back to Black biopic about Winehouse.
Dale Davis, who was Winehouse’s bass player for eight months before her death, has since said how uncanny the actor’s performance is.
“There are certain times when I look at Marisa and I’m reminded of Amy, especially in the make-up and sometimes when she talks,” Davis told Mail Online.
“I’m actually taken back to moments in time,” he said. “It’s quite evocative in that way.”
The bass player, who reportedly spoke to the singer on the phone three hours before her death, recently performed a show in Covent Garden with Winehouse’s band.
Davis’ comments come after Abela’s casting was widely criticised by many fans saying that she doesn’t anything like the singer.
Abela is playing the legendary “Rehab” singer in the forthcoming Back to Black biopic about Winehouse.
Dale Davis, who was Winehouse’s bass player for eight months before her death, has since said how uncanny the actor’s performance is.
“There are certain times when I look at Marisa and I’m reminded of Amy, especially in the make-up and sometimes when she talks,” Davis told Mail Online.
“I’m actually taken back to moments in time,” he said. “It’s quite evocative in that way.”
The bass player, who reportedly spoke to the singer on the phone three hours before her death, recently performed a show in Covent Garden with Winehouse’s band.
Davis’ comments come after Abela’s casting was widely criticised by many fans saying that she doesn’t anything like the singer.
- 3/10/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Actor/comedian Jack Black and a host of celebrities will ‘ante-up’ at the “All-In to Win for Hope” No Limit Texas Hold’em Celebrity Poker Tournament on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Commerce Casino in Commerce, California benefiting Renal Support Network and Love Across the Ocean charities. The celebrity poker tournament will award cash prizes.
“We are excited to have Jack Black participate in our second annual celebrity poker tournament,” said Dale Wade Davis, event chairman and actor (“Shameless”). “On behalf of our tournament partner, Love Across The Ocean, we look forward to an afternoon full of entertainment and are honored to have Jack help us raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of organ donation, as well as the plight of refugee families.” Davis is a kidney transplant recipient from good friend, Phillip Palmer (ABC7 Anchor).
Welcoming many stars from the Los Angeles area, the celebrity poker tournament is...
“We are excited to have Jack Black participate in our second annual celebrity poker tournament,” said Dale Wade Davis, event chairman and actor (“Shameless”). “On behalf of our tournament partner, Love Across The Ocean, we look forward to an afternoon full of entertainment and are honored to have Jack help us raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of organ donation, as well as the plight of refugee families.” Davis is a kidney transplant recipient from good friend, Phillip Palmer (ABC7 Anchor).
Welcoming many stars from the Los Angeles area, the celebrity poker tournament is...
- 9/23/2011
- Look to the Stars
Actor Jack Black is gambling his luck for charity after signing on to participate in a celebrity poker tournament.
The School of Rock star will be among the card sharks competing for big bucks at the All-In to Win for Hope event next month at the Commerce Casino in California.
Black will be joined by a slew of other stars, among them High School Musical's Bart Johnson, former Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins and actress Camryn Manheim.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Renal Support Network, which benefits those affected by chronic kidney disease, and Love Across The Ocean, a non-profit organisation which helps refugees from all over the world start a new life.
Event chairman Dale Wade Davis says, "We are excited to have Jack Black participate in our second annual celebrity poker tournament. On behalf of our tournament partner, Love Across The Ocean, we look forward to an afternoon full of entertainment and are honoured to have Jack help us raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of organ donation, as well as the plight of refugee families."...
The School of Rock star will be among the card sharks competing for big bucks at the All-In to Win for Hope event next month at the Commerce Casino in California.
Black will be joined by a slew of other stars, among them High School Musical's Bart Johnson, former Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins and actress Camryn Manheim.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Renal Support Network, which benefits those affected by chronic kidney disease, and Love Across The Ocean, a non-profit organisation which helps refugees from all over the world start a new life.
Event chairman Dale Wade Davis says, "We are excited to have Jack Black participate in our second annual celebrity poker tournament. On behalf of our tournament partner, Love Across The Ocean, we look forward to an afternoon full of entertainment and are honoured to have Jack help us raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of organ donation, as well as the plight of refugee families."...
- 9/14/2011
- WENN
A play based on the 1960's anonymous citizens committee who determined the life-or-death fate of kidney patients applying for dialysis will open on World Kidney Day this Thursday, March 12. Produced by Lori Hartwell and the Renal Support Network (Rsn), Who Lives? will feature transplant recipients R. Martin Klein and Dale Wade Davis, who received a kidney from Kabc-tv anchor Phillip Palmer.
- 3/9/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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