REVIEWS

'Kyanne Lamaya’s Fabiana and her marionette Sabina, both new creations, add some much-needed heart and kindness.' TOTAL FILM

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'Most of all, Kyanne Lamaya stands out as Fabiana, an invented character who befriends Pinocchio at Stromboli’s show; her communication with him via actual marionette is by far the most convincing and moving puppet-human interaction in the film.' THE GUARDIAN

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'Newcomer Kyanne Lamaya is the best addition, playing a dancer-turned-puppeteer who forges a bond with Pinocchio.' YAHOO MOVIES

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'It's the playful 'I Will Always Dance' from new character Fabiana (Kyanne Lamaya) which makes the biggest impression.' DIGITAL SPY

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'The most prominent fresh face is a young girl named Fabiana (Kyanne Lamaya), who dreams of dancing despite wearing a metal foot brace.' USA TODAY

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'The inclusion of a new dancer-puppeteer character by the name of Fabiana, played by newcomer Kyanne Lamaya... An entirely original creation for Zemeckis' film and, believe it or not, surprisingly effective... Unlike most contemporary additions to Disney remakes, Fabiana actually feels totally organic to this story and world.' WHAT CULTURE

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'In a story where every character besides Geppetto and Jiminy Cricket is mean and cruel to Pinocchio, it was refreshing that the remake introduced him to a new friend. Not only are Fabiana and her puppet Sabina kind and caring, but they have a song of their own that showcases Kyanne Lamaya's talent with one of the best performances in the Pinocchio remake. There are two sides to “I Will Always Dance”: the first half (a soft, warm melody about Fabiana dreaming of being more than Stromboli's puppeteer. It's genuinely touching and makes it easy to warm to her) then the song becomes bouncy and upbeat, with a Latin alternative style that's genuinely catchy. However, it's another song that feels way too short and deserves more.' THE NEXUS

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