'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

Alexandra Ficken (Getty Images)

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.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The movie is based on the comic book series 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' which was published in 2022 and illustrated by Bilquis Evely.
21 hours ago
With the trailer dropping earlier on Tuesday, all eyes are on Parsons' age after his viral YouTube series is now a full-fledged theatre feature.
22 hours ago
The latest trailer of 'Masters of the Universe' sees Jared Leto's chilling and signature Skeletor cackle as he trash-talks He-Man/Prince Adam.
1 day ago
Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram to share an update on the third installment of 'Jumanji,' and also paid a tribute to Robin Williams.
1 day ago
Sydney Sweeney has earned millions in recent years from her profitable ventures, ranging from acting, producing, and endorsement deals
1 day ago
'Animal Friends' will now release in 2027, to ensure that most of its star cast is available for promotions
2 days ago
Anna and Kristoff got engaged at the end of 'Frozen 2,' after falling in love while searching for Elsa in the franchise's first film
2 days ago
Despite speculations, the possibility of 'The Meg' franchise coming out with the threequel looks bleak
4 days ago
Universal Pictures has now tapped John Hannah, one of the original cast members alongside Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz
4 days ago
A new film pairing Dylan O’Brien and Hudson Williams sounds deceptively simple at first, but the deeper you look, the stranger it begins to get
4 days ago