Who Is Marisa Abela? Lead Actor In Amy Winehouse's Biopic

In Back to Black, which moves ahead in time to show us Winehouse's life from her discovery as a youngster to her death less than ten years later, Marisa Abela plays the main lead role of Amy. Winehouse's growly, sloppy voice is easily imitated, and Abela, who sings for herself, does a fantastic job. The best parts of the biopic are supposedly the performance sections, and there are a lot of them.

Abela was "the top choice" to play the late singer, who passed away in 2011, according to Deadline, which first revealed Abela's involvement in the movie in July 2022.

Know More About Marisa Abela

Even though Abela's portrayal of Winehouse is generating a lot of attention, this isn't her first major undertaking. Here is all the information you need to know about Abela, from her history in acting to her Back to Black audition.

Abela has established herself on television, even though Back to Black is undoubtedly going to be a major motion picture part for her. Prior to being chosen for the role of Yasmin Kara-Hanani on HBO's popular series Industry, which has just given a third season renewal, she had her television debut in 2020 on the British series COBRA.

Abela is in a relationship with Jamie Bogyo, an actor and fellow RADA alumnus who portrayed Chrisitan in the Moulin Rouge! West End production. In January 2023, the pair celebrated their third anniversary. They frequently share pictures of one another on social media.

Abela had intended to become a human rights lawyer before pursuing a career in acting.

Marisa's Audition for 'Back to Black'

She stunned everyone with her audition for Amy Winehouse's role. Abela was apparently the front-runner from the start of Amy Winehouse's biopic, despite the fact that several women tried out. As stated by Deadline, Abela's initial audition "blew away execs and Taylor-Johnson and put her in the driver's seat to land the role."

Furthermore, the biopic has the endorsement of Winehouse's estate. An estate representative told Deadline, "We are thrilled that Studiocanal, Focus Features, and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy's extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves."