Portuguese music legend sings again in new film

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Portuguese music legend sings again in new film

Reuters, 2008-05-22 14:15:21

Mourners stand in front of a giant photo of Portuguese singer Amalia Rodrigues at the National Pantheon in Lisbon, July 8, 2001. (Jose Manuel Ribeiro/Reuters)

CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - Portugal's most famous singer will soon be immortalized on film.

Fado-singing legend Amalia Rodrigues, who died nine years ago at the age of 79, will be the subject of "Amalia," starring 29-year-old stage actress Sandra Barata Belo. The film will be directed by Carlos Coelho da Silva.

The $5 million film -- large by Portuguese standards -- will follow Rodrigues' transformation from poverty-stricken youth to national treasure and international star. It should be completed by the end of this year, and available for distribution in early 2009.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

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