Marisa Abela is the living'reincarnation' of Amy Winehouse in new biopic. Mitch Winehouse was on the hunt for "an unknown, young, English actress with a Cockney London accent who somewhat resembled Amy" Abela committed to a tailored five-month training program led by musical specialist Anne Marie Speed.
The actress learned to sing and play the guitar, adhered to a strict diet, engaged in intense gym sessions, and took accent lessons to step into the shoes and voice of Winehouse.