TINA x TWO "Beyond Belief"

"There have been two Tina Turners at Sun City, South Africa this week ... the one that looks and sounds like the real one, and the really real one.

As the really real one rehearsed for the launch of her world tour in Johannesburg next month, the lookalike, H.V. -- was busy with her own show, Beyond Belief, which opened at the Sun City Theater on Thursday.

H.V. is one of the 30-strong cast of a spectacular that features illusion, magic, dance, comedy -- and impersonation, ... H.V. is said to resemble the superstar so closely that managers at the resort were thrown into confusion when they first spotted her. Until they discovered the truth, they assumed that the genuine Tina Turner had arrived a day before she was expected."

Adrian Montenth - The Star
Johannesburg, South Africa

Hot Scoop!

"You have heard about small town rumors. On Saturday evening I received a "hot scoop" from my good friend, Pat Ferguson.

We joined about 100 other locals who decided that it was a nice evening from a stroll around Beggs Point. We paused to the music provided for a lavish (by Essex standards) party being held at the Cabins by the Lake. And we were not disappointed when a long white limo pulled up and out bounced Tina Turner! She entertained those assembled (invited or not invited) for over a half hour from the end of McKenna's dock. It was quite an evening, by Essex standards! She was cheered on her way back to the limo, shared a warm handshake with Margaret Klink, and received a large bouquet of black-eyed Susans from Laura Sells Doyle before driving off into the night. And to think that there are those who say we live in the fly-infested back woods."

(At press time, it was learned that it was a Tina Turner impersonator, and a darned good one.)

Dianne Lansing , Valley News
Essex, New York

Critic's Choice

"Top singers are in town this weekend and you'll never get a better choice than this.H.V. will be at the top Hop in Fountain Valley on Saturday night with her 'Tribute to Tina Turner' Show. Normally, we're not real fond of impersonator shows, but she is worth seeing."

Barry Koltnow, Register
Orange County, California

ALL LEGS

Explosive

"H.V., as Tina Turner, returns. And if you think Angela Basset is explosive as Tina in the movie 'What's Love Got To Do With it', wait 'til you see this gal!"

Pasadena Weekly, California

"Things get pretty hairy on stage for Tina Turner impersonator H.V. ... As Tina Turner. H.V. approximates the moves and speaking voice of the real thing with aplomb.

The Edmonton Journal, Canada

Private Dancer

"If you like the wonderful & exciting Tina Turner you'll love the H.V. takeoff on this famous entertainer. H.V. has performed at Caesars Tahoe and the Playboy Club in Los Angeles. This special Tina Tribute performance is ... "Highly recommended."

TV Facts, California

A Turn on Tina

It may look and sound an awful like Tina Turner, bur it's all part of the versatile and highly entertaining show put on by H.V. ... Her authentic and energetic Tina Turner imitation is one of the highlights of her performances."

Mountain News & Mountaineer, California

She's Tina

"She's TINA! And I Should know, I sat behind those legs for a year and a half!"

Gene Dozier, Piano Player
for Tina Turner, 1966-1967

Fake Legends Make a Fun Evening

"somewhere, probably just outside Las Vegas, there has to be this vast tent city. It's inhabited by strange young men in sideburns who mumble, "Thank you very much," kids in horn-rimmed glasses who hum "Peggy Sue" and ladies with big hair singing 'Crazy'.

There are ersatz Sinatras, model Madonnas and cloned Marilyns. And they all fan out across the country to feed what seems to be an insatiable desire to watch counterfeit performers ape the great talents of our time.

When these melancholy imitations are bad it can be excruciating. But when they are good ... they ride a wash of nostalgia to bring an evening of fire entertainment.

H.V. hails from Las Vegas (see I told you.) H.V. has the stage persona of Tina Turner down so well that I suspect they must have been separated at birth."

The Edmonton Sun, Canada

H.V. as Tina Turner

H.V. Rocks

"H.V. Rocks with excitement. Her Performances have been overwhelming with audience approval. H.V. is a professional entertainer; she is vivacious, charismatic and multitalented

"H.V. ... one of the best."

Players Panorama

Earned Raves

"Hollywood Casino's new 'Hollywood Superstars' revue was left Tina Turner-less last week when the impersonator abruptly decamped ... Actress H.V. flew in from Vegas, filled those high heels cold, and earned raves.

Guess who now has a full-time gig belting 'Proud Mary' in Aurora?"

dacity, The Herald News, Illinois