'My Sweet Holiday': Meet Malone Thomas, Jason Burkey and rest of the cast of Lifetime's Christmas movie

Love can be found in the most unexpected ways and that's the central theme of 'My Sweet Holiday'
PUBLISHED DEC 25, 2020
(Lifetime)
(Lifetime)

After her boyfriend calls off their vacation plans, Sadie goes home to spend the holidays with her family. When she learns that her father's chocolate store was sold to a stranger, she takes it upon herself to teach the new owner everything she knows about chocolate. However, in the process, she realizes that love can be found in the most unexpected ways. Meet the cast of 'My Sweet Holiday' here. 

Malone Thomas

(Lifetime)

Actress Malone Thomas is seen as Sadie in 'My Sweet Holiday'. The actress is known for her roles in Netflix's hit mafia-thriller series 'Ozark', 'The Originals' and 'Dynasty'. She was born in Florida and graduated from Jacksonville University with a BFA in music theatre. After pursuing her studies in New York City at The William Esper Studio and Shakespeare at The Barrow Group, she spent a year performing in Singapore for Universal Studios.

She boasts of around 1,343 followers on Instagram and often shares pictures from her travels and keeps fans posted about her upcoming films and shows. 

Jason Burkey

Jason Burkey (Getty Images)

Jason Burkey will be seen in the role of the stranger who has taken over Sadie's father's chocolate store. His latest work includes television movies 'Road Less Traveled' and 'I Can Only Imagine'. Burkey has also featured in films such as 'Mom's Night Out', 'Coffee Shop', 'Woodlawn', 'October Baby' and 'Losers Take All' among others.

Burkey is also known among 'Walking Dead' fans for essaying the role of Kevin. He's a recipient of the LA Movie Awards, Golden Film Awards, and Jimmy Stewart Crystal Heart Award at Heartland Film Festival. Burkey describes himself as "Prince Charming by day, Goofy Court Jester by night" and "A mushroom cloud of casual", according to Jasonburkey.net.  

Alexandra Ficken

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Actress Alexandra Ficken was born in Georgia. She was a cheerleader for five years in school and graduated from the University of Alabam in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Musical Theater and Dance. She is best known for her roles in the 2019 film 'Poms', in which she's as the cheerleader Paige. Ficken's other notable work includes 'The DUFF' from 2015 and 2016's 'Vice Principals'.  

Remi Hilson

(Lifetime)

Remi Hilson is a child actress who is seen as a younger Sadie in 'My Sweet Holiday'. Hilson has also featured in the 2020 films 'Chocolate Covered Christmas' and 'From Your Heart'. 

'My Sweet Holiday' will premiere on December 25 on Lifetime at 8 pm ET.

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