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Singer's Song Gets Alien Makeover for Supergirl Film
22 Jul
Summary
- Singer Winnie Ama's song was translated into an alien language for the Supergirl movie.
- She played a singing alien in the film, a role that required extensive costume and makeup.
- Her song 'What are we' fits the film's theme of conflict and trauma.
Singer-songwriter Winnie Ama was unexpectedly cast in the new Supergirl film after a director heard her perform. Ama portrayed a singing alien on the planet Bilquis, a role that challenged her to perform her original song, "What are we," in a newly created alien language. This required meticulous translation and pronunciation coaching from a specialist who had previously developed languages for "Star Trek."
Her transformation into a Bilquis alien involved a demanding four-hour process for hair, makeup, and costume each filming day at Warner Bros. Studios. The song "What are we," released by Ama in 2020, thematically resonates with the film's focus on conflict and trauma, as Supergirl grapples with personal challenges and interpersonal disagreements.
The DC Studios film, directed by Craig Gillespie, features Milly Alcock as a reluctant superhero. Ama highlighted the film's importance in presenting a Supergirl with relatable, real-world emotions, suggesting it is ahead of its time in its portrayal of the iconic character.
