Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAhpfzuGHrmAKuNucn-t7Zw/join. Actress Shonka Dukureh, who recently gained attention for her role in the "Elvis" movie has died. Cops say Shonka -- who plays Big Mama Thornton in the film -- was found dead Thursday in a bedroom inside her Nashville apartment. It was one of Shonka's young children who … [Read more...]
Nashville singer on the big screen as Big Mama Thornton in new Elvis film
A friend in the music industry encouraged Shonka Dukareh to send in some vocals for a film about to go into production. She was cast. The film was Baz Luhrman's Elvis. The role was Big Mama Thornton baz luhrman,big mama thornton,elvis presley,hound dog,new elvis movie,shonka dukareh … [Read more...]