A Photographer Tries To Hide Her Merry Family From Her Co-Workers in 'A Big Fat Family Christmas'
Hallmark Channel is surely hitting the diversity mark this holiday season. With Christmas movies featuring Asian, Hispanic and African Americans, the network is ensuring that their films represent everyone who celebrates Christmas. A Big Fat Family Christmas features an Asian family at the center of this story. This is the second Hallmark film this season featuring Asian storylines (the other is Christmas at the Golden Dragon.)
Here's everything we know about A Big Fat Family Christmas. Don't forget to check out the Parade.com exclusive sneak peek below!
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What is A Big Fat Family Christmas about?
Liv Chang (Shannon Chan-Kent), a photographer at the San Francisco Chronicle, lives a low-key life. She has curated what she believes to be the perfect life for herself—a little less Chinese and a little more American.
As a social media influencer, she even goes by the name Liv Rose. Her family, on the other hand, represents something a bit more loud, proud and Chinese. They are the infamous Chang family, responsible for throwing the biggest, annual holiday block party in the neighborhood. Their party is a celebration of Chinese American culture, which Liv finds to be over the top. She has managed to keep her family a secret until she is forced to partner with Henry (Shannon Kook), a new co-worker, to cover her family’s annual celebration. Liv and Henry work closely to capture the story behind The "Changtastic" Party and, in a moment of fun, almost ruin it by losing all the donations from the community. Liv’s resolve to make things right for her family and the community forces her to overcome her resistance to her heritage and open up to her followers for help; ultimately helping her find herself and true love in the process.
Look for a mini-General Hospital reunion. Both Jack Wagner and Tia Carrere both have supporting roles in A Big Fat Family Christmas.
Meet the cast of A Big Fat Family Christmas
Shannon Chan-Kent (Liv Chang)
Shannon Chan-Kent has voiced dozens of characters over the years. Aside from acting, Kent is also an opera singer.
Follow Shannon Chan-Kent at Instagram @shannonckent.
Shannon Kook (Henry)
Kook is probably best known for his role as Zane Park on Degrassi: The Next Generation. His previous credits include Nancy Drew, The 100, and The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Follow Shannon Kook on Twitter and Instagram @shannonkook.
Jack Wagner (Charles)
Jack Wagner is best known to fans for his role as "Frisco Jones" on General Hospital. Fans of When Calls the Heart recognize him as Bill Avery, the forensic investigator and judge on the show.
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Follow Jack on Instagram @jackwagnerofficial and on Twitter @jackwagnerhpk.
Tia Carrere (Ivy)
Tia Carrere's first big break was on General Hospital as Jade Soong Chung. She's probably best recognized for her role as Cassandra in Wayne's World.
Follow Tia on Instagram and Twitter @tiacarrere.
When does A Big Fat Family Christmas premiere?
A Big Fat Family Christmas premieres on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.
When can I watch A Big Fat Family Christmas again?
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. ET
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 8 a.m ET
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 2 p.m.
Does Parade.com have a sneak peek of A Big Fat Family Christmas?
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