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TINA TURNER CELEBRITY IMPERSONATOR
LUISA MARSHALL NEWS 2008

Hot News: Local Artist Appears on Oprah's Biggest Show Ever!!!!!!!

Vancouver's Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall got a call from Oprah's producer and requested her to dress up as her idol, Tina Turner, to the taping of the biggest Oprah show ever at The Colosseum, Caesar's Palace, in Las Vegas last weekend. After 30 years, Tina and Cher, were reunited on stage again since their famous duo stint in the 70's. The beautiful theater was filled with enthusiastic fans of the two icons who announced their surprise comeback concerts this year. The invited Tina and Cher tribute artists and impersonators added more glitz to the already very glamorous and exciting event of the year which will air on May 8.

Cher - Steve Shumate, TINA - Luisa Marshall and TINA -Larry Edwards, posing for the cameras before the Oprah taping.

Before Tina and Cher came out, Luisa was called to go on stage to warm up the crowd of 4,000 screaming fans. Wearing her fanciest sparkly dress made by famous NY designer CD Greene, Luisa didn't hesitate to entertain the crowd when requested to sing Tina's hit song Proud Mary with no musical back-up. She danced on her signature high heeled shoes and asked the crowd to sing "Rollin'..." till the end of the extremely energetic number. Yes, that was her first acappella show that became one of the highlights of the show. What a moment of sheer pleasure when she was interviewed about her forthcoming shows. Months ago, Luisa dreamed of performing on that stage she called the Celine Dion's stage and last Saturday's experience proved that sometimes dreams do come true when you least expect it.

Female impersonators Steve (CHER) and Larry (TINA) with tribute artist Luisa Marshall (TINA) posing with fans at Caesars Palace

However, Luisa and her party of Tina Turner tribute artists and celebrity impersonators were more thrilled when their idol announced that she would do one last tour this year for all her fans after she was finally convinced by legendary actress Sophia Loren and Oprah Winfrey. The very youthful looking Tina, who's 68 years old, performed Nutbush City Limits with her band and dancers and then came back to sing Proud Mary with Cher, 61 yrs old. Both of the icons agreed that age is not a big deal. They are happier and more matured and have beautiful relationships. Also, during the show, both revealed how much money was left for them after their well celebrated divorces from their husbands. It was great to hear their stories the very first time these two legendary singers met. What a show.... yes... this is the biggest Oprah show ever!!!!!

Luisa, Larry and Michele posing for Robin Leach from LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS.

What's On with Luisa' s TINA 2008

Spring and Summer Events 2008

* Luisa's flying to Las Vegas to see Tina on Oprah - Taping on April 26/08
* Corporate Show in Whistler, BC, May 16/08
* Luisa flies to Amsterdam in May to promote "TINA, A Rock N Roll Journey" - May 17- 27/08
* River Rock Casino's Variety's Red Heart Award Dinner - Thursday - May 29/08
* Viva Glam 5 - Giovanni Bastone Foundation Annual Gala Fundraiser for the Childhood Cancer Research- Saturday - May 31/08
* Pitt Meadows Big Day - June 7th/08
* Queen Charlotte's Wedding - August 8th/08
* Private Event in East Hampton, New York - August 23/08
* Annual Lonsdale Quay Festival - Sunday, 1-3 pm - August 31/08

Luisa's TINA A Rock N Roll Journey live onstage

Luisa was caught by surprise when she got a call and asked by Julie, Oprah's production manager, to appear on the special show with her best Tina Turner look. Tina Turner and Cher will be together in one spectacular Oprah event at Caesar's Palace Colloseum, Las Vegas ( taping on April 26, 2008 ). Watch out for the airing of this show.

On May 16/08, Luisa's Tina tribute show will be at Whistler's Four Seasons Hotel. Her dancers and the Big Night Out Band will join her to entertain the management and staff of the First Heartland Capital Inc.

There's nothing more exciting for Luisa than finally heading to Amsterdam in May for ten days to perform and promote the musical concert, TINA A Rock N Roll Journey, for her 2009 Tour of Europe. A big theater production company in the Netherlands asked Luisa to make a personal appearance in preparation for the show's national premier in Amsterdam in April 2009. Luisa is adding one more wig to her collection to bring to Europe. Watch out for more news on this tour!

Luisa's wigs, shoes and costumes for TINA A Rock N Roll Journey Show on the side of the stage, the rest are in her dressing room

"I saw Luisa perform at a Big Sisters event and was so impressed. It would be wonderful and greatly appreciated if you can help us for the evening by having Luisa Marshall perform for us. Ultimately, your support will increase our ability to inspire hope, enrich lives and build a better future for BC’s children." - Keith Browne, BC Variety for Children
At the River Rock Casino in Richmond, BC., Variety's Red Heart Award Dinner will be held on May 29/08. This is Luisa's way of giving back to the community by paying tribute to all the members of Variety, by giving their time and effort, treasure and talent to help more children who have special needs in BC. For more information, please contact Anne Crittenden at annec@shaw.ca or Keith Browne, Executive Assistant at keith.browne@variety.bc.ca or at 604-268-3889

Two days after, May 31/08, Luisa is headlining for Giovanni Bastone Foundation Annual Gala fundraising event, Viva Glam 5! , for the Childhood Cancer Research at the Italian Cultural Centre. This foundation is raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. Join Luisa for an evening with glamour, glitz, and fundraising! For more information, please see www.bastonefoundation.org .

"I was referred to you by Lisa Cloutier, Director of Operations at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. I am a Big Sister and the President of the Board of Big Sisters. I was in attendance at our DIVAS Gala last month where Luisa thrilled our guests. She was absolutely sensational!! - Deborah Nicols, President, Giovanni Bastone Foundation

Luisa getting presented with flowers from Steve Darling of Global News for performing at the Big Sisters DIVA'S Gala event.

Back by popular demand, Luisa's Tina Turner Tribute show will be back at Jolly Coachman Pub to celebrate Pitt Meadows Day. There's no cover charge to all the pub patrons. This will be another memorable fun filled evening of unexpected singing and dancing. Don't miss it.

Luisa has performed in a lot of weddings and wedding anniversaries but this wedding up northern Queen Charlotte Islands will be a lavish celebration. Luisa will perform with her band, the Big Night Out on August 8th/08.

Then on Aug. 23rd/08, New York State is getting Luisa's TINA to come to the glamourous world of East Hampton. Some friends of high society couple Tracy and Stanley Shopkorn, whom Luisa performed for at the beginning of January this year in NY city, hired her to entertain special guests at a house party.

Do not forget Luisa's performance at the Annual Lonsdale Quay Market Festival on August 31/08, SUNDAY, 1 pm - 3 pm (showtime). She has become North Vancouver's Quay Festival favorite for four (4) consecutive years. Please wear sunscreen and sunglasses for ultimate protection to have more fun and energy to party! Her Hotlegz Dancers will join her on this once a year event.

Memorable Tina Winter Highlights 2008

Stanley and Tracy Shopkorn, With Luisa and her original CD Greene Dress in NYC

"...People are still talking about the fabulous show you gave.. So many have said.. "We still do not believe it was not the real TINA and we are going to keep thinking this way!" - Tracy Shopkorn - New York City

* New York, New York! - January 12/08 - Luisa Marshall's Tina Turner thrilled NY society and guests from around the world. This is one of Luisa's memorable highlights of her tribute career. Manhattan's "Skylight" was packed with very rich and beautiful guests when Luisa brought the house down with her rendition of Tina's hits Simply The Best, Let's Stay Together, Proud Mary! NY socialite Tracy Shopkorn hired Luisa as the special surprise guest for her husband's 65th birthday celebration. People thought that she was the real Tina Turner as she was wearing an original Tina dress made by famous NY designer CD Greene (who made all of Tina's costumes on her Wildest Dreams Tour).

Fans in Manhattan, New York, taking pictures with Luisa

Guests go wild as Luisa performs at the Skylight in New York City

The Twin Towers site right next to our hotel in New York. Amazing.

Luisa, at bottom of Empire State Building. That's as high as she will go

Steve and Zenia at the top of Empire State Building without Luisa

While in New York, Steve and Luisa visited the David Letterman Show and came out the back door to find Luisa's idol Denzel Washington who was a guest on the show. Luisa tried to get in this door of the car.

* Manila! Manila! - Jan.19 thru Feb 2 - It was a sentimental journey for Luisa to visit Manila after 13 years. She was invited to the grand opening of the hottest spot in the city, Club Ascend. Then she did a well celebrated show for UNICEF (fundraising campaign for the orphanage) in front of expatriates and local audiences. She brought her 2 daughters, Kim and Zenia, and showed them how exciting Manila is, her birthplace and hometown.

Luisa with Fans in Manila, Philippines at Club Ascend, Global City after her show

* Freezing Tina in Dawson Creek - Feb 8 - 9/08 - From Manila to Dawson Creek was not actually Luisa's plan but she and Steve almost froze to death if not for the exquisite food they had at Chances Casino. They will not forget the warm hospitality of Helen James, the casino's GM, and the entire staff. Despite her jetlag, Luisa performed all Tina's hits for all the wonderful volunteers of the BC Winter Games at the Unchaga Hall Theater the first night and then she did an SRO show at Chances Casino's showroom.

Luisa is in -42 C weather in Dawson Creek - 3 days ago she was in +30 degree weather in Manila.

Luisa with the entire cast acknowledging a standing ovation

* TINA, A Rock N Roll Journey at the ACT - Feb 15/08 - The Act Theater in Maple Ridge was just rocking that evening with enthusiastic Tina fans. Once again, Luisa has captured her audiences with her portrayal of the Queen of Rock and Roll. This was her last theater show in the Lower Mainland before she brings the show to Alberta this fall.

* Luisa and her Big Night Out Band flew to Skidegate, QC Islands, Feb 22/08 to perform variety cover songs to a very young audience. Everybody had a blast! Then she did a smashing private performance for Teekay Shipping Ltd at the Vancouver Art Gallery, March 7/08. She did a few encore songs to thank the very appreciative crowd.
It was very rare for Luisa to do a pub or bar appearance but she couldn't say no to Kennedy's Pub in Delta, March 15/08. For sentimental reasons, she decided to take the offer and she had so much fun performing to a packed pub of Tina patrons. The connection was just tremendous and the whole evening went through the roof.

On April 5/08, Saturday, the Legendary Night Train Review celebrated their 45th anniversary with a a big bang! Luisa was invited to join the diverse array of guest singers like Carl Graves (LA), Gene Sironen (Righteous Brothers), Vancouver's best Ms. Sibel Thrasher, and Rosalind Keene. Their fans gathered at the Hellenic Community Centre where they danced the night away to the live music of this very talented group of musicians.

Luisa with the Night Train Review as a special guest at their 45th anniversary concert

IN THE NEWS
      PAST EVENTS in Winter____

Luisa Marshall started the year 2007 with a big bang!  Luisa’s “TINA” A Rock ‘N Roll Journey has hit the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver (Jan. 26/07),  The Clarke Theatre in Mission (Feb.8/07) and The Act in Maple Ridge (Feb.16/07). The sold-out shows have received lots of rave reviews and numerous standing ovations for Luisa’s outstanding portrayal of the Queen of Rock and Roll.  The entire cast, band and crew had a blast!!! 

Then, Luisa and her casts travelled and performed at The Gibraltar Room in Williams Lake (March 9/07) and The Vanier Hall in Prince George, BC (March 10/07).  Yes,  more rave reviews and standing o’s!!! Check website for reviews www.tinajourney.com .

     COMING EVENTS in Spring and Summer___

Good news for all the Tina Turner fans in the Greater Vancouver Area!!! This will be your last chance to see Luisa’s “TINA” A Rock ‘N Roll Journey, a musical biography of Tina Turner,  on stage this year at The Bell Performing Arts Centre on April 22nd /07, SUNDAY.  This spectacular stage show promises to get you entertained with Tina’s greatest hit songs,  numerous colorful costume changes,  awesome choreography,  and the fantastic big screen video imagery.  Luisa and her casts and band will do a “meet and greet”,  autograph signing and pictorials  right after the show.  Phone Theatre box office for Tickets. 604-507-6355 http://www.tinajourney.com

On May 11, 2007 Friday,  Luisa (solo show) is invited to perform for the first time at the Tidewater Pub, in Delta.  This will be an exciting fun evening for the pub patrons.  Tidewater Pub is located at  10190 River Road  Phone pub for details, 604.583.3920  Please check http://www.tidewaterspub.com/ for more information.

Planning for a great Mother’s Day family event?  Buy your Moms tickets to see Luisa’s “TINA” A Rock ‘N Roll Journey.  May 12 /07, Saturday, Chilliwack, The Chilliwack Arts Centre, . Tickets $29.50, Phone Theatre box office for Tickets. (604) 792-2069 http://www.chilliwackartscouncil.com/ 

YEEHAA!!! Tina’s coming to one of the greatest outdoor events, the  Cloverdale Rodeo!!!
May 18/07, Friday, Cloverdale, Cloverdale Rodeo, Luisa Marshall's as Tina Turner, with Big Night Out Band and the Hotleggz Dancers. http://www.cloverdalerodeo.com/

To all of you Tina fans living in the Kootenays!!!  DO NOT miss her shows at the following theater venues this coming springtime.

May 24, 2007 Thursday -  The Capitol Theatre – Nelson, BC
May 25, 2007  Friday     -  The Key City Theatre – Cranbrook, BC
May 26, 2007  Saturday  - The Charles Bailey Theatre – Trail, BC
Luisa is invited for the third time to perform at the Merrit Mountain Music Festival. This time with the company of her own band and dancers.  Yes, Tina’s going country again  primetime night on July 11/07  Wednesday, Merrit,, BC, Luisa Marshall as TINA Turner with the Big Night Out Band and TINA Dancers, http://www.mountainfest.com/default.asp

Luisa will be back for the 3rd straight year to the Lonsdale Quay Summer Festival Series.
Aug 5 /07, Sunday, North Vancouver, BC, The Lonsdale Quay, Luisa Marshall's (solo show) with the Hotleggz Dancers. Open free public show. 1:00PM to 3:00PM

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*New Years Eve Bash… Dec. 31st, 2006
* Premier show of TINA A Rock N Roll Journey January 26th, 2007

NEW YEARS EVE – Luisa Marshall with her dancers and Big Night Out Band will be performing at Can Am Importique’s Lake City Studios this New Years Eve.    Can Am Importique has a 45,000 sq. ft. architectural movie prop showroom with all products for sale or rent. Unique props for television, feature films, commercial, music videos, conventions, special events, theme parties, and weddings.  

Tickets are $75.00 per person. This includes the show, hot appetizers, champagne, dj music, party favors and lots of surprises. What a fun and fabulous way to welcome the New Year with a big bang!!! Can Am Importique has the best party atmosphere and the best entertainment and non-stop music all night long.

Buy your tickets now !!!!

See http://canamimportique.com/

PREMIER SHOWING OF TINA A ROCK N ROLL JOURNEY – Luisa’s new show, “TINA” A Rock ‘N Roll Journey,  is the new hottest show to hit all over BC. Luisa and her casts have been getting rave reviews to standing ovations at every show for the last 2 months.   See www.tinajourney.com .  For the first time, it will be taking stage at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver on Friday, January 26, 2007 and at The ACT in Maple Ridge on Saturday,  January 27, 2007.   

Experience the musical biography of Tina Turner’s extraordinary career, spanning over four decades... See internationally acclaimed and award-winning LUISA MARSHALL performing as Tina, in this spectacular LIVE theater production, with her band and  dancers and big screen video imagery...

Don't miss this incredible journey of Courage, Survival and Triumph! 

 

"Luisa met with 3 members of the Seattle SeaHawks Football team and organizers and fans after her performance at the NBA Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens Celebrity Classic in Seattle WA,. The player on the left admitted to owning over 200 pairs of shoes."

 

"Luisa with her band Big Night Out and Hotleggz Dancers headlining Peachfest 2006. The most fantastic crowd with a record grand opening of over 7000 people."

“Simply The Best” is the 40th Annual Board of Directors’ Auction Party of the Boys and Girls Clubs in Bellevue, Washington. Brigid Graham, Director of Development, has invited Luisa (as Tina Turner) as one of the many celebrities to be auctioned to the highest bidder. “Luisa spiked the energy of the room when she opened the show creating a contagious bidding fever throughout the evening. I think that helped us achieve much higher numbers this year” says Brigid. Luisa had a chance to meet numerous celebrity guests after her performance including Edgar Martinez the baseball future hall of famer from the Seattle Mariners and Lenny Wilkens the Hall of Famer NBA player and NBA Coach Hall of Famer. Lenny is the winningest coach of all time in professional basketball. Lenny is interested in getting Luisa back to Seattle for his 12th Annual Lenny Wilkens Celebrity Classic Dinner and Golf Tournament.

"Luisa chatting with Edgar Martinez in Seattle after her performance.
Edgar is a future Hall of Famer for the Seattle Mariners."




"Luisa met NBA double hall of famer Lenny Wilkens after her performance."

Great shows and venues happened during the cold winter of 2006. Actually, this year started with an unexpected show of Luisa, as the Queen of Rock and Roll, on Feb.11th in the Queen Charlotte Islands. The Masset Legion rocked all night packed with very familiar faces, friends and family. The show was the talk of the town. Then a series of shows followed. Luisa flew back to Vancouver and traveled to Kelowna, BC, to bring her tribute show to the Creekside Theater, Feb.18. Luisa and her dancers did two powerful shows that day ( one matinee at 1:30 pm and one main show at 8 pm.). The audience was thrilled and they enjoyed all the wonderful Tina Turner songs.

Two huge corporate events got the Tina experience. On Feb.21st, Luisa with the Big Night Out Band and the Hotleggz Dancers entertained the staff and management of the very popular spot, Harrison Hotsprings Resort. People went wild at the great ballroom of the Westin Bayshore Hotel, Feb. 23 when Luisa surprised the BC Mortgage Brokers Association with “Simply The Best”. Once again, the Abbotsford TRADEX Car Show has invited Luisa for 2 days of fun and entertainment on Feb.25 and 26.

The A-Channel TV Morning News in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, featured Luisa on their Friday morning show on March 3rd. Dressed in casual clothes, Luisa had a wonderful time singing “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “The Best” despite the late night ferry schedule the night before. The show at the Langford Legion, Victoria, was another huge success. The following night, March 4th, the Coast Westerley Hotel Ballroom in Courtney, proved to be a great evening for Tina Turner fans. Luisa has somehow created a great following in that town. That night was a heavenly mixture of young and old singing and dancing to Tina’s “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” and “Addicted To Love”

"Luisa hanging with Bruce Williams of A-Channel News Victoria"

Luisa made a quick trip up north to perform in Quesnel (Quesnel Legion Hall - March 31st) and Prince George (Prince George Legion Hall - April 1st). Her tribute to Tina Turner has remarkably made a huge stir and and fans came and packed the halls despite the numerous events happening in town. That night in Prince George was so special when old friends came and talked about the good old days.

On April 3rd, Luisa boarded the famous Singapore Airlines to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

"Sunway Resort Hotel view of water world from Luisa and Steve's room"

The Crown Princess Hotel located in downtown Kuala Lumpur was an awesome place to stay for two weeks.

"Picture of the famous Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur by Steve while he was waiting
for Luisa to finish shopping in the monster mall below"

The VIP treatment was fabulous. After a brief rehearsal with the band and dancers, she performed for a huge corporate event on April 8th Saturday. The Company, a leading construction company in Malaysia, featured Luisa at the Grand Lagoon Ballroom of the popular Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel.

"Check out this 1500 seat beautiful ballroom. Note the red carpet goes to
the Prince of Malaysia’s personal chair in front of the stage."

The Prince of Malaysia was amongst the elite crowd of 1,200 people applauding, smiling and singing throughout the hour and half Tina Turner tribute show.

"Note the Prince is in the yellow coat. Some important friends with him."

The following week was real hectic for press conferences, special TV show appearances, radio interviews, rehearsals, shopping, and sight-seeing.

"Here is one of Luisa’s appearances at HOT TV (Hello on Two) in Kuala Lumpur.
She was being interviewed by female host, former Miss Malaysia, and the male is
former Malaysian Idol. Yes they follow American Idol full time over there."

On April 14, she made a special appearance at the Deustch Haus for it’s VIP clientel. Great food and great ambiance! Luisa as Tina Turner was a big hit in Malaysia especially for the secretaries week April 14 (lunchtime show - Friday) and 15 (dinner show - Saturday) at the Crown Princess Hotel’s grand ballroom. Everybody had a great time! It was great opportunity to meet beautiful new friends and fans after the show. Thanks to all the wonderful sponsors like Nivea and Singapore Airlines to name a few.

"Luisa performing with her new band and dancers from Malaysia at the Crown Princess Hotel
for Secretaries Week. They honor all secretaries for a week."

Despite the cruel jetlag, she managed to rocked a full house at the Star of the Sea Center in White Rock, BC, on April 22nd. With the Big Night Out Band and the Hotleggz Dancers, she enjoyed performing to a crowd that supported the White Rock Arch Peace Rotary Club to build a school in Kenya. People cheered and danced non-stop all night long.

"Luisa receiving a plaque for appreciation of her performance at the 10th Annual gala Dinner & Dance IK Shandar Shaam 2006 for raising funds for the BC Children’s Hospital by organizer Andy Basi."

Then another big event invited her to raise funds for the BC Children’s Hospital. It was such an honor for her to be a part of the 10th Annual Ek Shaandar Shaam Gala Dinner and Dance, Fraserview Hall, in Vancouver. The crowd was surprised with her grand entrance with four good-looking RCMP escorts to the stage. That was simply the best!!!!

Please check the website’s Show Schedule 2006 for upcoming shows.

Hello Everybody !!!!! Hope you had the best X’mas holiday. Happy New Year to each and everyone of you !!! We hope the year 2006 will again be filled with lots of Tina Turner Tribute shows for everybody to enjoy. We had a great 2005 and we promise you that we will go to your city or town anytime soon this year. Canadian Forces Middle East Show Tour Dec. 4 – 16, 2005 (Egypt and Israel)

Luisa brought her stiletto heels and her powerful show to entertain the Canadian Forces that brought good cheers at the MFO, Multinational Force and Observers, Sinai and UNDOF, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, Golan Heights during the X’mas holidays. Her contribution was well received with a great line-up of talented Canadian entertainers such as Canada’s legendary blues rocker Matt Minglewood, Quebecer diva Guylaine Tanguay, Ottawa’s sweet-faced country Lisa Cameron, and Toronto’s most wanted comedian Terry McGurrin. Yes, they rocked the desert!!!

People from all walks of life flocked to the PNE outdoor Telus bandstand on the night of September 3/05 to witness the most spectacular Tina Turner tribute show. Luisa and her Big Night Out Band with her Vegas Hotlegz Dancers was one of the biggest draws again this year.

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Kennedy’s Sports Pub, Delta, was the place to go on Sept. 24/05. Her old friends and fans were so excited that they danced and sang with her and her Vegas Hotlegz all night.

Two very important events followed. On Sept. 29/05, Luisa with her dancers entertained the members of the BC Institute of Purchasing Management Association at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Lots of great reviews from everybody!!!! The dancers enjoyed the beautiful rooms provided by the hotel. The next day, Luisa traveled to Vancouver Island to appear in the biggest event of the year in Courtney, “Lady In Red”, a fundraising for the Boys and Girls Club. Tickets were sold out months ago in this Ladies Only event.All the ladies dressed in RED never stopped dancing and singing. What a successful affair!!! The following day, Luisa’s Tina Turner impersonation was said to be the best of all the shows that the Open Tennis Season members ever had. She proved to be a real versatile entertainer that rocked even the most affluent audience at the plush Shaunnessy Golf and Country Club. The dance floor was packed all night.

Here are thedates that you can catch Luisa’s awesome performance as the Queen of Rock and Roll:

Woman of the Year 2005, Vicki Gabereau, CTV television host, said in her acceptance speech… “we tried so hard to get Tina Turner on my show, you have know bloody idea how hard we tried to get her… we could have had that wonderful woman (Tina Turner lookalike Luisa Marshall), and we could have faked the whole bloody thing. They would have never known the difference.”

On April 29/05, Luisa and her dancers were invited at the Spotlight Awards Gala 2005 celebrating the achievements of Canadian women in film, media and entertainment technology.

With this event hosted by BC Anchor Gloria Macarenko of CBC News and Canada Now, the Hyatt Ballroom was filled with women and supporters who are known in raising the standards in the film & television industry.

It was a thrilling experience for Luisa as she opened the night with “Simply The Best” followed by Tina’s no. 1 hit song “What’s Love Got To Do With It”. Special awards were given to Vicki Gabereau, Jennifer Ouano, Kathryn Lynch, Shannon Kohli, Deborah Harry, and the memory of Bob Scarabelli.

As a finale, Celebrity Impersonator Luisa Marshall surprised the crowd with her energetic rendition of Tina Turner’s popular song “Proud Mary”.

On May 7th/05, Mothers Night Out featuring Tina Turner impersonator Luisa Marshall, the Hotlegz Dancers and the Big Night Out at the Royal City Star Riverboat Casino Showroom produced by Daddy Cool’s Entertainment was a rocking SOLD OUT show. The casino staff said that this was the first time they’ve actually seen the showroom packed in the past 5 years. Everybody had a real wonderful time and a few went gambling after the show.

The little town of Port Alberni woke up with impersonator tribute artist Luisa’s rendition of Tina Turner’s “Better Be Good To Me” as she hit the Legion hall stage. The crowd cheered with every number that made this tribute show the best in North America. That May 14th night, she surely won a lot of new fans.

Then she traveled to Pemberton the week after. This was her much awaited comeback since the last time she performed there 4 years ago. Some people from Whistler and LA went to see her show and a manager of Lush Whistler surprised the celebrity impersonator with an expensive gift of Lush products.

On May 28th/05, famous RCMP Peter Thiessen invited Luisa and the gang to perform at the Richmond RCMP Ball, Ramada Hotel. She did another explosive show that blew the crowd away followed by her wonderful friend, formerly of the Temptations, Riley Inge, backed up by the Big Night Out Band. The ballroom full of 500 mounties and friends danced and sang with every hit song all night long.

Pitt Meadows Day 2005, June 4th at the Jolly Coachman’s Pub is celebrated again for the second year with their favorite Tina Turner impersonator Luisa Marshall. She never failed to really take control of the rowdy crowd she always faced in the quite challenging pub scenario. Her wit and graciousness mixed together is her number one asset in her live shows. The crowd loved her down-to-earth attitude that made her the talk of the town.

Summer is almost here and watch out for Luisa Marshall’s special Tina Turner Tribute Impersonator performances in JULY. Luisa and her dancers will be the main show at the Lonsdale Quay Market Festival, an outdoor family event, in North Vancouver on July 3 SUNDAY.

Also, don’t miss her at the biggest country music festival Merritt Mountain Music Festival, July 13 WED.

Have a great and safe summer. Check the latest update on her show schedule for a Tina Turner show near you. Mark on your calendar Sept. 3, Saturday PNE main stage with Luisa, her Hotlegz dancers and the Big Night Out. This is one of the most sought after show after their dynamic appearance last year.

Luisa’s special appearance with her dancers at the “Bollywood Meets Hollywood” UNICEF Fundraising Event, Roundhouse, last Feb.10 was a big hit. To her group’s generous support along with other talents, the event raised in excess of $76,000 to educate children in Burkina Faso, Tanzania and the Tsunami Region.

“Luisa, you were definitely the hit of our fabulous event last Thursday evening! You will see from the photos on the web site mentioned below that you had the entire crowd rockin’. What a smashing finale to a dynamic evening. We loved you….your energy …your talent……your generosity of spirit in pulling the two guests onto the stage with you …your fabulous voice and ….those legs! My soon-to-be son-in-law was very jealous that the “more mature” men were on stage with you! You gave our guests a memorable send off at the close of the evening and they are clamoring to come back to another UNICEF function……an event planner’s dream. Many guests have asked how to get in touch with you!

Thank you for contributing so much to help educate some of the world’s most vulnerable kids. We are humbled by your talent and are indebted to your generosity. Thank you, again”
Shirley

Shirley Kepper
Regional Director
UNICEF British Columbia

On Feb.19 / 05, The Jolly Coachman Pub show was a big blast!!! The SRO crowd was singing and dancing all night long to Tina’s hits. Luisa is invited back to do another show to celebrate Pitt Meadows Day on June 4/05.

Another unforgettable night is the sold out performance of a lifetime of Luisa with her dancers and band at The Central City Brewing Company, Surrey (Feb. 26). The night started with a big bang with a special appearance of Riley Inge (formerly of the Temptations). Everybody described it as the most magical moment when Luisa and Riley did Ben E King’s “Stand By Me”. The delighted crowd roared and asked for more.

The MARCH Northern Spring Tour proved to be a natural success for Luisa’s Tina Turner Tribute Show with sold out venues in Quesnel, Prince George, Burns Lake, Morricetown, Hazelton, Terrace, Prince Rupert, and Smithers. She had so much fun visiting friends she met on the road when she first started years ago. The spring madness continued on to Vancouver Island with another sold-out performance in Victoria and Nanaimo in early April.

Top caliber Rod Stewart tribute artist Dave Battah shared center stage with Luisa at the Newlands Golf and Country Club Dinner and Dance (April 15/05). Their performances rocked the packed house’til midnight with hits like “Hotlegs” and “Proud Mary” to name a few. Luisa and her dancers are invited as special performers to the “Spotlight Gala Awards” to be hosted by Gloria Macarenko at the Hyatt Ballroom this coming April 29/05 and an anniversary celebration at a house party in West Vancouver on April 30/05.

Watch out for “Mother’s Night Out”, a Mothers Day celebration, on May 7th /05 featuring Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner, The Hotlegz Dancers, and The Big Night Out for a real treat of a lifetime. The show will be at the Royal City Star Riverboat Casino, New Westminster, at 8 pm. Tickets ($20.00/per person) are available at the casino 604-519-3660 or Ticketmaster 604-280-4444.

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Luisa will have a trip back to Vancouver Island this May on the following dates: May 13/05, Qualicum Heritage Inn, Qualicum & Parksville; May 14/05, Royal Canadian Legion, Port Alberni. Then she will entertain the people of Pemberton at the Royal Canadian Legion on May 21/05.

On May 28/05, Luisa with her dancers and band are performing at the Ramada Hotel for the Richmond RCMP Dinner Ball with special guest Riley Inge, formerly of the Temptations. Sorry, guys, this is a private event. Watch out for more show information on tribute artist Luisa Marshall this spring.

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                                       FEBRUARY 2005


Luisa’s exciting trip to Chicago was unforgettable. She made a lot of wonderful new friends who flew from different parts of the world to witness the taping of Oprah’s Wildest Dreams episode with Tina Turner. The Tina Fans Club breakfast at Lou Mitchell’s restaurant in downtown Chicago was a blast. Luisa met two wonderful ladies, Elle from Holland who is the president of the International Tina Turner Fans Club and Laurie from Corpus Christi, Texas. There were also fans from Germany and Los Angeles. Of course, her best friends Larry Edwards and Donovan Clay were also there.

After the breakfast, everybody headed off to Oprah’s Harpo Studios. After an excruciatingly thorough security check, everybody settled themselves in the posh holding room. The taping started with Las Vegas’ famous Tina Turner impersonator Larry Edwards dancing to “Proud Mary” with some ladies from the audience as back-up dancers. Then Luisa (minus her Tina wig) came next on stage to sing “The Best.” Her performance prompted the studio crowd get up on their feet as they sing and dance along with her. Most of the audience members thought they were watching the real Ms. Turner.

The highlight of the entire show was when Oprah introduced Tina Turner before her first song, Luisa’s performance footage during the earlier taping was shown on the big screen on the stage. Tina looked very stunned when she looked at Luisa from the screen and blurted out “Oh my God! Who was that?” Her priceless reaction to Luisa’s resemblance to her made the crowd laugh.

Proud Larry’s email read “I would like to congratulate you for doing such a wonderful performance on stage at the Oprah Winfrey Show…. It was great seeing Tina’s expression on her face watching you perform “Simply The Best!” Tina was AMAZED!!... she asked several people who is that performing?... Luisa it’s an honor to call you a friend… Something I will always treasure… What a treat for you & I, performing on the same stage as Tina on the #1 talk show Oprah Winfrey Show…. Best wishes to you… You’re Simply the Best!”

Unfortunately, Luisa’s footage ended up on the cutting room floor and was not included in the Feb.4 episode of Oprah. But despite that fact, she gained more fans out of the studio audience.

On a better note, Global BCTV News Host Mike McCardell featured Luisa and her Chicago experience on the Feb.8 episode of Newshour. After Luisa's news segment, Newshour Deborah Hope exclaimed, "She really looks a lot like Tina!" Newsman Tony Parson quickly agreed, "She does, doesn't she? That's pretty good."

Last month, Luisa with her dancers and band did a successful benefit show at the Celebrities Night Club to help raise funds for the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Aid. Then on Jan. 29, she surprised the fans of the Vancouver Giants Hockey team at the Pacific Coliseum with her live performances of “Proud Mary” and “The Best”.

On Feb.10, Thursday, Luisa and her dancers are invited to grace a sold out fundraising event, UNICEF's "Bollywood Hollywood" at the Roundhouse, Yaletown. Then on Feb. 19, Saturday, she will once again entertain the patrons of Pitt Meadows' Jolly Coachman Pub. Also at The Central City Brewery Pub, Luisa will perform together with her Big Night Out Band on Feb. 26, Saturday.

Luisa in front of Harpo Studios after the Oprah Winfrey Show taping





Luisa has the best time with Las Vegas popular Tina Turner Impersonator,
Larry Edwards and No.1 Tina fan, Donovan Clay in Chicago.





Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall with Elle, president of the International
Tina Turner Fans Club, and Laurie, a fan from Corpus Christi, Texas,
sharing good times at Lou Mitchell's restaurant in Chicago.

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Luisa's BC Northern Tour Schedule this spring is as follows: