Christine Ghawi

Christine Ghawi is a Canadian actress and singer.[1] She is most noted for her portrayal of Céline Dion in the 2008 television film Céline, for which she won the Gemini Award for Best Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 24th Gemini Awards in 2009.[2]

Ghawi 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]

References

  1. ^ "Unauthorized Celine Dion biopic to steer clear of diva dirt, says producer". The Western Star, April 18, 2007.
  2. ^ Eric Volmers, "Flashpoint big winner at Geminis". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 16, 2009.
  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.


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