Céline
DVD cover
Written byDonald Martin
Directed byJeff Woolnough
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographyMirosław Baszak
EditorMike Lee
Original release
Release
  • 10 May 2008 (2008-05-10)

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]

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

Awards

Christine 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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Drag routine lands actor lead role in Celine biopic; Producer says unauthorized CBC-TV show will steer clear of diva dirt". Guelph Mercury, April 14, 2007.
  4. ↑ Eric Volmers, "Flashpoint big winner at Geminis". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 16, 2009.


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