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First look: Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse in ‘Back to Black’ biopic

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Amy Winehouse fans refuse to let her memory go to black — and there’s an upcoming biopic to prove it.
A first-look photo from “Back to Black” — to be distributed by Focus Features — reveals star Marisa Abela in costume as the late seven-time Grammy winner.
The sneak peek snapshot features the “Industry” star, 26, donning Winehouse’s famous look.
The ensemble consisted of the singer’s iconic black beehive hairstyle, winged eyeliner, unmistakeable mole and tattoos.
The film drama — made with the full support of her surviving family — is based on Winehouse’s short-but-unforgettable journey to the heights of the music world, as well as her tragic death.
The “Rehab” crooner’s life was cut short in 2011 when she died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27.
Abela shared a tribute to Winehouse on Instagram on Friday, posting a snap of her next to a mural of the musician.

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