£10m to play Amy, says Winehouse's dad

Amy Winehouse's dad would consider letting Lady Gaga play his daughter in a film - if she pays him £10 million.

The 26-year-old singer previously expressed interest in portraying the late vocalist, who died a year ago, in a biopic. However, Mitch Winehouse isn't keen on the idea.

The former taxi driver told the Daily Star newspaper: "If Gaga gives me £10 million, I will consider it. I think it might be advisable to get an English actress, although Gaga has got the look about her. It is something which we might think about."

The 60-year-old parent had previously disapproved of the prospect. He said in December: "It would hardly be a biopic without the music, and we'd never allow the songs to be released."

Back To Black singer Amy had a huge influence on a young Lady Gaga before she became famous. The pop star admitted everyone used to mistake her for Amy when she had dark hair.

She said: "I loved her so much. I was nobody when she was first coming out. I had really dark hair and all the time on the street people would go: "Amy! They'd scream at me, thinking that I was really her."