'Five Star Christmas': Meet Bethany Joy Lenz, Victor Webster and rest of the cast of Hallmark's holiday romance flick

The synopsis reads, 'When a travel writer shows up unexpectedly at their dad's B&B, the Ralston family members all pretend to be guests in hopes of a good review'
PUBLISHED NOV 28, 2020
(Hallmark)
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Hallmark Movies is back to make your Christmas even merrier! The channel has now released their latest holiday flick, 'Five Star Christmas', which casts Bethany Joy Lenz and Victor Webster in the lead roles. The official synopsis of the film reads, "When a travel writer shows up unexpectedly at their dad's B&B, the Ralston family members all pretend to be guests in hopes of a good review. Lucy falls for guest Jake but can't share her secret."

Bethany Joy Lenz as Lucy

Bethany Joy Lenz (Getty Images)

Born on April 2, 1981, Bethany Joy Lenz, is a known face by the Hallmark Channel viewers for her character in 'Royal Matchmaker' and most recently, in 'Bottled with Love'. She has also served up a remarkable performance as a guest star in two episodes of ABC’s hit series 'Grey’s Anatomy' last season. In addition, Lenz joined the second season of USA’s much loved Carlton Cuse series titled, 'Colony' where she played the character of a resistance fighter, Morgan. In May 2017, she co-starred in the Lionsgate film, 'Extortion''. Lenz was the female lead in Jerry Bruckheimer’s thriller pilot 'Home'. She also appeared in a title role in E!’s pilot 'Songbyrd', based on the life of multiple Grammy-winning songwriter, Diane Warren. She also appeared in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' and 'Dexter.' From 2002 to 2011, Lenz was the female lead of The CW’s 'One Tree Hill', for which she regularly directed episodes. 

Victor Webster as Jake

Victor Webster (Getty Images)

A familiar face to film and television audiences, Victor Webster made his debut on the NBC daytime drama 'Days of Our Lives'. He then appeared in the AMC network series 'The Lot' and the #1 syndicated series 'Mutant X'. He was also once named in the People magazine’s '50 Most Eligible Bachelors'. He later appeared in 'Sex and the City,' 'Castle',' 'Bones,' 'CS,' 'NCIS,' 'Charmed,' 'Criminal Minds,' 'Melrose Place,' 'Rio Heat' and 'Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,' among others. 

Paula Shaw as Margo

Paula Shaw (IMDB)

Born on July 17, 1941, Paula Shaw was born in The Bronx, New York, she is known for her appearance in 'Freddy vs. Jason' (2003), 'Reindeer Games' (2000) and 'Insomnia' (2002).

The film will release on Friday, November 27, at 8 pm ET.

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