Céline (2008 film)

*Céline*
Céline
	DVD cover
Written by	Donald Martin
Directed by	Jeff Woolnough
Starring	Christine Ghawi; Jodelle Ferland; Peter MacNeill; Louise Pitre; Mac Fyfe; Natalie Radford; Enrico Colantoni;
Country of origin	Canada
Original language	English
Production
Cinematography	Mirosław Baszak
Editor	Mike Lee
Original release
Release	10 May 2008

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

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

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

^ "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.