Whitney Houston's daughter wants to play her mother

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina claimed that she would like to take a role of her mother in an upcoming biopic devoted to late singer. Bobbi believes that she is more suitable for this role than Rihanna, who was previously named the main candidate to portray Whitney Houston.

An anonymous source close to Whitney Houston's family told TMZ news website: "Bobbi feels she is the perfect person to play the part of Whitney ... telling friends that no one knew her better".

According to Daily Mail newspaper, main role may be given to Rihanna, as well as to the Jennifer Hudson or American Idol singer Jordin Sparks.

Tabloid also writes that Willow Smith, 11-year-old daughter of famous actor Will Smith, will play Whitney Houston as a child.