One of the Disney stars is set to play the late singer Aaliyah in an
upcoming television movie.
Variety reports that Zendaya has been cast as the singer in
a Lifetime movie to be based on the book "Aaliyah: More Than a Woman"
by former Time magazine music editor Christopher Farley. The singer, born
Aaliyah Dana Haughton, died in a 2001 plane crash in the Bahamas, along with
the pilot and members of her video crew. She was 22.
Zendaya, who like the late singer also
performs using just her first name, is well-known for co-starring on the Disney
Network series "Shake it Up!" and appeared as a contestant on
"Dancing With the Stars" in 2013.
The 17-year old, who will reportedly record
four songs for the project, tweeted her excitement.
"She's been an inspiration and influence
in my whole career, her talent still shines brighter (than) ever, all I wanna
do is honor her," the Disney star tweeted about being cast. "Show how
much she accomplished in only 22 years....she's beautiful inside and there will
never be another Aaliyah, I just hope to share her beautiful story, and make
her proud up in heaven #babygirl #forever #OneInAMillion."
Aaliyah was known to friends and fans as
"Baby Girl." "One in a Million" was one of her hit songs.
Not everyone appears thrilled with the
casting of the teenager, whose full name is Zendaya Coleman.
One fan tweeted, "I'm a huge Aaliyah
fan. I do NOT want Zendaya Coleman playing Aaliyah in a upcoming movie,"
while another said, "Zendaya doesn't even resemble aaliyah what is this
foolishness."
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