Hallmark Channel continues to roll out new movies in 2024 with the premiere of Betty’s Bad Luck in Love on January 20. Starring Laci J. Mailey and Marco Grazzini, the film follows a woman who believes a childhood curse is to blame for her bad luck in romance. It joins other originals for the network such as Love on the Right Course and is part of Hallmark’s annual New Year New Movies event. Get details below, including plot, cast, photos and more.
What is Betty’s Bad Luck in Love about?
Betty (Laci J. Mailey) was about to have her first kiss when a jealous classmate “cursed” her with the fate of never finding true love. After a series of failed relationships, Betty stopped dating entirely. Now, she focuses on her career as an actuary and plans her best friend Mya’s (Meghan Heffern) wedding. Understandably, Betty is cautious when Alex (Marco Grazzini), a danger-seeking news photographer asks her out on a date. However, with Mya’s encouragement, Betty decides to fight her fears and give love another chance.
Joining Alex on his adventures allows a relationship to blossom between the two of them. Betty even relaxes and wonders whether the curse is real after all. But, that changes when Alex unexpectedly trips and falls down a staircase, leading Betty to blame herself for his accident. Heartbroken, she frantically tries to find her childhood friend to lift the curse. It’s during this pursuit that Betty realizes the curse was only a series of random accidents, and she shouldn’t let fear win over love.
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Who’s in the Cast of Betty’s Bad Luck in Love?
Laci J. Mailey as Betty
Laci J. Mailey appeared in the TV series’ Chesapeake Shores on Hallmark Channel and SurrealEstate on Syfy. Recurring roles include Falling Skies, Romeo Section and Supernatural. Mailey has theater credits as well, like Spike Heels at the Railtown Actors Studio and Ruach with The Space Collective in New York City. Lacy trained in Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York and Rome in both theater and film. In addition to acting, she owns Good Fruit Productions where she directed several short films. The Canadian-born actress is married to husband Steve Bradley with whom she has two children.
Marco Grazzini as Alex
Marco Grazzini starred in Netflix’s Virgin River and Hallmark Channel’s Hearts in the Game. Other memorable roles include Kim’s Convenience, The Murders and Heroes Reborn. Grazzini is also the original voice of Alejandro in Cartoon Network’s Total Drama World Tour. Marco starred in Right in Front of You for Hallmark and Good Sam for Netflix. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and photography. Marco’s a new father, with one daughter born to him and longtime girlfriend, actress Alvina August.
Full Cast List
Laci J. Mailey (Betty)
Marco Grazzini (Alex)
Meghan Heffern (Mya)
David Epstein (Nelson)
Chris Rosamond (Stadler)
Daylin Willis (Raul)
Kyle Warren (Jack)
Jessica Garcie (Amy)
Shawna Clarke (Madame Vadoma)
Andrew Zachar (Bryan)
Ana-Maria Alvarado (Pastor)
Ecstasia Sanders (Eleni Vrakos)
Zahra Alani (TV Reporter)
Grace Chin (Dr. Wu)
Desiree Zurowski (Beverly)
Lucy Faith (Young Betty)
Lia Frankland (Young Mya)
Milah Thompson (Young Eleni)
Cameron Hallman (Bobby)
Jojo Ahenkorah (Emergency Officer)
Derek Kwan (Injured Construction Worker)
Sean Baden (Maintenance Guy)
Alexandra Shydlovska (Instructor)
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When does the movie premiere?
Betty’s Bad Luck in Love premieres Saturday, January 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, only on Hallmark Channel.
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