Céline is a 2008 television unauthorized film biopic about the life of Canadian singer Celine Dion.[1] The film chronicles Dion's life from a young girl singing in her father's club, right through her career as a worldwide successful singer to the present day. It was directed by Jeff Woolnough.[2]
| Céline | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Written by | Donald Martin |
| Directed by | Jeff Woolnough |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Mirosław Baszak |
| Editor | Mike Lee |
| Original release | |
| Release | 10 May 2008 |
Christine Ghawi, who played the lead role, claimed that she auditioned for the role by doing a campy, comedic lip sync performance to Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", as if she were a drag queen performing to the song in a bar.[3]
Cast
edit- Christine Ghawi as Céline Dion
- Jodelle Ferland as Young Celine
- Peter MacNeill as Adhemar Dion
- Louise Pitre as Thérèse Tanguay-Dion
- Mac Fyfe as Michel
- Natalie Radford
- Enrico Colantoni as René Angélil
Awards
editChristine Ghawi won the Gemini Award for Best Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 24th Gemini Awards in 2009.[4] The film was also nominated for Best TV Movie and Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries (Donald Martin).
References
edit- ^ "Unauthorized Celine Dion biopic to steer clear of diva dirt, says producer". The Western Star. 18 April 2007. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ "Newcomer Christine brings Celine to life in TV biopic". Hello!. 17 April 2007. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ "Drag routine lands actor lead role in Celine biopic; Producer says unauthorized CBC-TV show will steer clear of diva dirt". Guelph Mercury, 14 April 2007.
- ^ Eric Volmers, "Flashpoint big winner at Geminis". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, 16 November 2009.
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