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Nina Simone as a Black Girl - ketchim - 03-03-2016
A forthcoming biopic about singer Nina Simone has faced fresh criticism over its film trailer
which shows lead actress Zoe Saldana with darkened skin.
![[Image: _88559089_saldana_ninagrab.jpg]](http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/936/cpsprodpb/17F2F/production/_88559089_saldana_ninagrab.jpg)
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - ketchim - 03-03-2016
Saldana, who is of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, drew backlash for taking the role
of the world famous jazz singer and civil rights activist,
after photos first surfaced of her in the role wearing
an afro wig and with clearly darkened skin...
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - ketchim - 03-03-2016
Star Trek actress Saldana told InStyle magazine:
"I didn't think I was right for the part, and I know a lot of people will agree,
but then again, I don't think Elizabeth Taylor was right for Cleopatra either...
An artist is colourless, genderless...".
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - ketchim - 03-03-2016
Mapoui , Can you spot the Difference between :
an african american and a dominican/puerto rican ??? :-\
![[Image: _88559091_simone_ap.jpg]](http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/4A97/production/_88559091_simone_ap.jpg)
![[Image: _88559090_saldana_nina2grab.jpg]](http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/2387/production/_88559090_saldana_nina2grab.jpg)
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - Meseret - 03-03-2016
They have enough black actresses to do this. What about Hudson? She would be perfect for the part.
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - Googley - 03-04-2016
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=103082.msg682028#msg682028 date=1457022247]
Star Trek actress Saldana told InStyle magazine:
"I didn't think I was right for the part, and I know a lot of people will agree,
but then again, I don't think Elizabeth Taylor was right for Cleopatra either...
An artist is colourless, genderless...".
[/quote]
absolutely correct!!
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - Googley - 03-04-2016
[quote author=Meseret link=topic=103082.msg682120#msg682120 date=1457029198]
They have enough black actresses to do this. What about Hudson? She would be perfect for the part.
[/quote]
Is something wrong her acting? ::LOL::
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - Meseret - 03-04-2016
Did I say that something was wrong with her acting?
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - Googley - 03-04-2016
[quote author=Meseret link=topic=103082.msg682357#msg682357 date=1457113797]
Did I say that something was wrong with her acting?
[/quote]
so why you want Hudson or black actress to play her? Zoe is quite an accomplished actress and does have some resemblance to Nina.
Re: Nina Simone as a Black Girl - Meseret - 03-04-2016
All well and good, but you tell me what is your problem with Jennifer Hudson. She has proven to be an accomplished actress and has amazing pipes. I simply said that she would be perfect for the part.
You are just picking a fight.