'Our Christmas Journey': 5 things to know about Holly Robinson Peete
Hallmark is bringing home another touching movie that captures the feeling of Christmas and the warmth of having loved ones around in 'Our Christmas Journey'.The yuletide flick will showcase the important perspective of autistic people and their families in this Christmas story.
Not everyone is the same and the movie will highlight this as two parents with an autistic son face the challenge of letting him grow up and be his own person. The Hallmark movie aims to harness the power of family this Christmas and looks like it will be a beautiful film to watch. Love and letting go come side by side as the parents find out in this heartwarming watch. Read on to know more about the actors who will bring to life the Hallmark movie.
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Holly Robinson Peete as Lena
Holly Robinson Peete is an American actress and singer who forayed into the world of entertainment in 1969 when she made her first television appearance by playing a little girl named Sally on the very first episode of 'Sesame Street'. Her younger years saw her consider a job in languages but after giving acting a go, she quickly bagged a few television and movie roles. Her work includes 'My Wonderful Life', 'The Bridget Show', 'One on One', 'Mike & Molly' and more. Her more prominent roles in '21 Jump Street', 'Morning Show Mysteries' are what she's recognized for. Peete even had a stint as the host of ' The Talk' and has starred in some music videos as well.
She is married to Rodney Peete who she shares 4 children with. One of her sons was diagnosed with autism which makes her role as the mother of an autistic son in 'Our Christmas Journey' even more significant. She along with her husband co-founded the HollyRod Foundation, which is dedicated to helping find a cure for Parkinson's disease, as well as for autism, and assisting those living with these conditions.
Lyriq Bent as Rick
Lyriq Bent is a Jamaican-Canadian actor who started his acting career in the 2000s and since starred in various supporting roles in film and television. His work consists of 'Crime Spree', 'Mother's Day', 'Home Again', 'Nappily Ever After', 'Platinum' and others. Bent is best known for his roles in the hit Canadian series, 'RookieBlue' and the extremely successful 'Saw' horror franchise. His performance in the miniseries, 'The Book of Negroes,' earned him a 2016 Canadian Screen Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Dramatic Series. You can also catch him as the lead in Netflix's comedy series 'She's Gotta Have It'. The actor will be playing the lead and ex-husband Rick who shares a son with Lena in Hallmark's 'Our Christmas Journey'.
Other cast members
The rest of the cast consists of Nik Sanchez as Marcus, Aloma Wright as Robin, Hilda Martin as Maya, Caroline Cave as Beth, Graham Verchere as Henry, and others.
'Our Christmas Journey' is set to premiere on Saturday, December 4, at 10/9c on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
