First was the marriage proposal, then came the wedding and now a baby is on the way this Christmas in UP’s Original Movie, A Baby for Christmas (#ABabyForChristmas). This romantic holiday comedy brings the heart-warming Chandler family back with another fun filled story about love, family and the joy of a new baby arriving during the happiest time of the year.
Building on the popularity of UP’s highly successful Marry Me for Christmas movie franchise, the ensemble cast is led by Malinda Williams (UP’s Marry US For Christmas, “Soul Food”), Victoria Rowell (UP’s Marry Me for Christmas, “The Young and the Restless”) and Karon Riley (UP’s Marry US For Christmas, 35 and Ticking). A Baby for Christmas is set to premiere exclusively on UP on Sunday, December 13 at 7 and 9 p.m. EST as part of UP’s “Everything you Love About Christmas” annual Christmas programming slate.
Other members of the cast include GregAlan Williams (“Necessary Roughness,” “The West Wing”), Chrystale Wilson (Marry US For Christmas, “For Richer or Poorer”), DeEtta West (UP’s Lyfe’s Journey and Marry US for Christmas), Clifton Powell (Ray, Norbitt) and Kristoff St. John (20 Ft Below: The Darkness Descending, “Family Time”), who is Rowell’s long-time “The Young and the Restless” co-star.
The Chandler family, much to Stephanie’s dismay, seem to be distracted from the usual family holiday traditions; Photo Courtesy of UPTV.
This Christmas, the Chandler family, much to Stephanie’s (Victoria Rowell) dismay, seem to be distracted from the usual family holiday traditions. Marci (Malinda Williams) and Blair (Karon Riley), who tied the knot in last year’sMarry US For Christmas, are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child due on Christmas day.
The couple is doing everything in their power to ensure that they have the perfect baby girl – from meditation to changing their eating habits. Meanwhile, Marci’s Aunt Myra (DeEtta West) and Uncle Donald (GregAlan Williams), who recently retired, are feeling bored and restless. Eventually they find a meaningful way to occupy their time when Donald’s cousin, Gavin Brooks (Clifton Powell), invites them to an orphanage where they follow their heart and offer a helping hand to the children.
Aunt Elizabeth (Chrystale Wilson) is distracted and obsessed about getting a promotion at work, but at what cost? Add to the mix, Stephanie’s blooming romance with Lawrence (Kristoff St. John) – who is torn between being with her or continuing his mission work in another country. It appears the Chandler’s have abandoned their Christmas traditions and lost the spirit of Christmas. That is, until a group of kids at an orphanage helps the family to realize there is more to Christmas than wrapping gifts and baking cookies.
“We’re thrilled to have the loving Chandler family back this year in A Baby for Christmas, a highlight of our ‘Everything You Love About Christmas’ programming,” said Barbara Fisher, svp, original programming, UP. “The tremendously talented cast shines in the third installment of this entertaining, romantic story that reminds our viewers what the holidays are truly about.”
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