'Waking Up To Danger' Full Cast List: Meet Donna Benedicto and others from Lifetime thriller

The Lifetime thriller is about an abusive relationship and how a young mother struggles to come out of it
Donna Benedicto stars in 'Waking Up To Danger' (Donna/ Instagram)
Donna Benedicto stars in 'Waking Up To Danger' (Donna/ Instagram)

Lifetime's Sunday night thriller, 'Waking Up To Danger', is about an abusive relationship and how a young mother struggles to come out of it. When it comes to thrillers and crime mysteries, the network hardly ever disappoints.

In the last few weeks, Lifetime has released as many as 10 true crime titles as part of its 'Summer of Secrets' programming event: 'A Party Gone Wrong', 'The Secrets She Keeps', 'Gone Mom', 'Soccer Mom Madam', 'Left For Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story', 'Secrets Of A Gold Digger Killer', 'Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife', 'Cradle Did Fall', 'Doomsday Mom', and 'Picture Perfect Lies'. 

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Anyhow, here we make an attempt to list out stars of 'Waking Up To Danger' and their backstories.

Donna Benedicto

Vancouver-born actress, Benedicto is known for her work in 'Supergirl', 'Almost Human', and 'Supernatural'. Benedicto is passionate about her job and is looking forward to 'Waking Up To Danger' premiere on Lifetime. However, that is not what keeps her occupied. If her Instagram feed is anything to go by, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends. "Besties w/ the incredible @jessicalowndes for one year & I don't know how I ever lived without her," she captioned one of her photos.



 

Erin Kathleen Boyes

Boyes fell in love with acting when she was just five years old. Her parent recognized her interest and enrolled her in acting and modeling classes in Philadelphia. She attended an art school from grade 6 to 12, majoring in drama and minoring in dance and vocals. After college, Boyes decided to pursue acting full-time. She is known for her work in the wrestling mockumentary 'Kayfabe'. 



 


Hamza Fouad

Born in Djibouti, Africa, and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Fouad spent five years working as a motivational speaker for Free the Children, a non-profit organization. The Leo award-winning actor's first role was in 'Blood Ties', in which he worked alongside Zoe Saldana. He is also known for his work in 'Designated Survivor', 'Star Trek: Discovery', 'The Expanse' and 'Supergirl'. 



 


The official synopsis reads: "A young mother attempts to pick up the pieces after a horrible accident damages her memory, but she soon begins to suspect that her husband’s indiscretions are what caused her suffering and her whole family might still be in danger." 

'Waking Up To Danger' releases on August 1, Sunday at 8/7c. If you are not based in the United States, using a VPN will help your case. Alternatively, it can be streamed on Fubo TV and Sling TV. For more information, check your local listings.

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