‘Feliz NaviDAD’: Meet Mario Lopez, AnnaLynne McCord and rest of the cast of Lifetime's holiday movie

Meet the cast of ‘Feliz NaviDad’ here ahead of its premiere on Sunday, November 22, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime only
(Lifetime)
(Lifetime)

David Morales, who finds it nearly impossible to celebrate Christmas after losing his beloved wife during the holidays, moonlights as a delivery truck to avoid the festivities. But, life seems to want something else for the single father as he crosses paths with Sophie, one of his customers. Something magical happens between them. But would that alter David’s opinion of the festival? Meet the cast of ‘Feliz NaviDad’ here ahead of its premiere on Sunday, November 22, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime only.

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez (Getty Images)

American actor Mario Lopez plays the lead role of David Morales in the lIfetime movie. He was born in California in 1973. His first professional role on-screen was on the television series ‘a.k.a Pablo’ in 1984. He is popular for having played the role of AC Slater on NBC’s teen comedy series from the 1980s, ‘Saved by the Bell’. Lopez’s talent stretches beyond acting as he’s also gained a reputation as an anchor. He has presented series such as ‘Name Your Adventure’ from 1992, 2001’s ‘The Other half’ and ‘Pet Star’. Lopez’s television credits include ‘Colors’, ‘Depraved’ and ‘Eastside’.

AnnaLynne McCord

AnnaLynne McCord (Getty Images)

AnnaLynne McCord essays the role of Sophie in ‘Feliz NaviDaD’. She’s an American actress, activist and model best known for her role as Eden Lord on FX’s ‘Nip/Tuck’ and as Loren Wakefield on ‘American Heiress’. The other well-known role of hers is on The CW’s ‘90210’ as Naomi Clark, for which she received a Teen Choice Award nomination in 2009. She has featured in advertising campaigns for brands including Marc Ecko, eBay and Estee Lauder. McCord has graced covers of well-reputed magazines such as Fashion Journal, Nylon, Vanidades, Cosmopolitan. She had a recurring role as Melanie Warner in ‘Secrets and Lies’ and was last seen as Laudia on ‘Let’s Get Physical’. McCord’s film credits include ‘American Skin’, ‘Tone-Deaf, 68 Kill’ among others.

Paulina Chávez

Paulina Chávez (Getty Images)

Paulina Chávez will be seen as David’s 14-year-old daughter Noel in ‘Feliz NaviDaD’. She is popular for acting in films such as ‘The Expanding Universe of Ashley Gracia’ and ‘Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love’. Chávez was born in 2002 and is originally from Texas. She began her career by appearing in Coca-Cola’s international commercial and later featured as young Kim Kardashian in the documentary series ‘Scandal Made Me Famous’.

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