Holiday in Santa Fe, a feature for Lifetime Television is being filmed in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“I love Santa Fe! Everyone has been terrific. Jennifer LaBar Tapia at the Santa Fe Film Office was instrumental in bringing us here and the community has been very welcoming. I hope to come back and shoot here again soon,” Mario Lopez, Producer.
The film is directed by Jody Hahn (The Connors) and produced by Mario Lopez (Feliz NaviDAD, The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) and Mark Roberts (Feliz NaviDAD, The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia).
“Holiday in Santa Fe is a feel-good Christmas movie that New Mexicans should look forward to watching, because of the way this production team has embraced our charming city. Mario Lopez and his talented team of producers put a lot of thought and time into writing the script to showcase Santa Fe’s history and culture, including using local artisans and musicians,” said Jennifer LaBar Tapia, Film Liaison, Santa Fe Film Office. “We are grateful to Mario Lopez and Lifetime for bringing this project to our city and we look forward to the end result.” The production will employ approximately 20 New Mexico crew members and 50 New Mexico background talent. Holiday in Santa Fe – by Cristela Alonzo is the story of a family-owned business, Casa de Milagro, dreamed up by matriarch Milagro, and her beloved husband Manuel Ortega. Together the tight-knit family creates ornaments and decorations inspired by Mexican Christmas traditions. The award-winning creations have become collectors’ items. The unique pieces are highly sought after each holiday season. Siblings Tony (Mario Lopez) and Magdalena (Aimee Garcia) help run the shop in Santa Fe, but when Milagro unexpectedly passes, the family struggles to find its heart. Enter Belinda Sawyer (Emeraude Toubia), an executive at Warm Wishes Inc. One of the largest greeting card/holiday décor chains in the United States. Warm Wishes has had its eye on the Milagro company for sometime and sees an opportunity. As Tony fights for the future of the company, Belinda comes into town set on acquiring Casa de Milagro, but when she meets Tony, sparks fly, and she realizes that there is more to Casa de Milagro than meets the eye.
Photo / video from Mario Lopez