A Holiday in Harlem is a Christmas treat from Hallmark. The network knows how to celebrate the holiday season perfectly, bringing captivating stories that embody the Christmas spirit.
A Holiday in Harlem revolves around Jazmin, a jet-setting corporate executive who visits her grandmother in Harlem. Mama Belle injures herself, so Jazmin stays over to help.
Along the way, Jazmin meets old best friend Caleb and they end up co-chairing their block’s annual Christmas Jamboree. The official synopsis of A Holiday in Harlem reads:
“A successful corporate fixer, Jazmin expects the job to be easy but quickly finds that she has a lot to learn about the community and her heart.”
'A Holiday in Harlem' main cast
Olivia Washington as Jazmin
Olivia Washington is a California girl best known for her work in The Little Things, The Butler, and The Comedian. She has also appeared in multiple television series, movies, and theater dramas.
Her projects include The Tragedy of Macbeth, Great Performances, She’s Gotta Have It, Green Brothers, Mr. Robot, Empire, Madoff, and Much Ado About Nothing.
Will Adams as Caleb
Will Adams seems new to the entertainment world as there are lesser projects to his credit. Before A Holiday in Harlem, he appeared in a recurring guest star role on the new season of Tyler Perry’s The Oval.
He is a Brown University graduate and has pursued acting training from Trinity Rep’s MFA Acting program. He has acted in Skeleton Crew, Death of a Salesman (Trinity Rep), Curse of the Starving Class, and Blue Ridge (Williamstown Theater Festival).
Tina Lifford plays Mama Belle
Mama Belle is the grandmother of Jazmin. The character is performed by the veteran actress Tina Lifford. She has been working in the film and TV industry for the past 30 years. Lifford rose to fame after she appeared as Joan Mosely in the critically acclaimed series South Central.
Her television credits include Queen Surgar, ER, Scandal, Single Ladies, Minority Report, Parenthood, and Nip/Truck. She has also appeared in movies like Grand Canyon, Letters From a Killer, and Blood Work.
Lifford is also the author of "The Little Book of Big Lies: A Journey Into Inner Fitness."
In addition to the cast mentioned above members, A Holiday in Harlem also stars multiple talented actors. They are:
John Earl Jelks as Thomas
Opal Alladin as Barbara
Jill Knox as Catrina
Layla Capers as Jae
Santana Jackson as Eli
Dorcas Sowunmi as Len
Michael James Scott as Mickey
Johnnie Mae as Earlene
Eric Scott Ways as Kwame
dL Sams as Coach Armstrong
Teren Carter as Sam
Michelle Liu Coughlin as Aimee Jacobs
Dante Jeanfelix as Slam Poetry Artist
Los Jones as Mail Carrier
Monique Matthews as Clerk
Thursday Farrar as Chef Mary Wells
Release date
The movie, a part of the network’s “Countdown to Christmas” programming event, will premiere on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, November 14, at 8.00 pm ET/PT.
The trailer for A Holiday in Harlem looks promising. Similar to Hallmark holiday movies, the upcoming rom-com drama is all set to warm people’s hearts.
Directed by Keith Powell, A Holiday in Harlem is written by Monique Matthews and produced by Andrew Gernhard, Jason Sallee, Dustin Rikert, and Colin Theys.
If you're craving more Christmas-themed movies, check out Coyote Creek Christmas, A Mrs. Miracle Christmas, Christmas in Harmony, and Next Stop, Christmas.