How a singer's chance encounter led to an alien experience in Hollywood
Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.
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Notable Quotes
"I had never acted before, so I was sweating quite a lot, but we made it, and we got the part in the room."
— Winnie Ama , Celebrity
"Being a Bilquis alien was so much fun, I've always wanted to be an alien."
— Winnie Ama , Celebrity
"Supergirl is navigating a lot of conflict and trauma - and in the song I'm really questioning what it's like whenever you start to question a relationship."
— Winnie Ama , Celebrity
"I think this film is really important because it's not your traditional superhero, she's like a real person with real emotions."
— Winnie Ama , Celebrity
Key People
Craig Gillespie is a film director known for directing the Supergirl movie.
Actor playing the character Lobo in the film Supergirl.
Actress starring as Kara-Zor-El in the film Supergirl.
Winnie Ama is a Belfast singer-songwriter who performs original songs.
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Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.
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