The Lifetime TV movie based on the life of iconic singer Whitney Houston’s life will officially debut on Lifetime networks Jan. 17.
The film titled “Whitney” which will be directed by actress Angela Bassett.
While former America’s Next Top model contestant and actress Yaya DaCosta will star as the main character, singer Deborah Cox will provide the vocals to Houston’s music featured in the movie.
DaCosta, 32, has been featured in a number of movies including “The Butler” and television shows such as “Ugly Betty.” Now TVLine and Entertainment Weekly are reporting that DaCosta will star in the role of the late singer who had a famously volatile relationship with fellow singer and ex-husband Bobby Brown, played by actor Arlen Escarpeta.
