Sweet Navidad Starring Camila Banus (2022) on Lifetime

Sweet Navidad is a new original Lifetime movie in the 2022 lineup. It stars Camila Banus and Mark Hapka. The movie premieres on the network Thursday, November 17, 2022. See more details about the film including the cast list and photos.

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What is the Movie About?

Lovable pastry chef Carmen (Camila Banus) dreams of opening her own Puerto Rican-influenced bakery—like the one her family owned on the island. In the meantime, she showcases her treats at a local coffee shop. When hotel owner Victor Flores (David Fumero) discovers Carmen’s talents, he invites her to apply for a position as pastry chef for his hotel’s holiday gala. Knowing other applicants will have culinary-school backgrounds, as opposed to her homegrown skills, Carmen reluctantly applies.

When she is accepted, she’s paired with chef Jax (Mark Hapka) to curate the perfect holiday menu. But the two do not mix well. Carmen is messy and cooks from the heart; Jax is a perfectionist fixated on technique. As they race against the clock to assemble their intricate holiday menu, sparks fly, and they realize they might have more to learn from one another than they initially thought.

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The Cast – Who Stars?

Camila Banus as Carmen

Camila Banus is an American actress.  She had her first recognizable and big role as Gabby Hernandez on Days of Our Lives.  She started in 2010, ending in 2014.  After a year, she reprised her role and is currently on the soap opera.

The 32 year old is from Miami Beach, Florida and of Cuban and Spanish descent.  She is 5’6” and has been with her partner since 2012.

Mark Hapka as Jax

Mark Happy is an American actor.  Similarly to his co-star, Camila Banus, he also got his start on Days of Our Lives.  Mark played Nathan Horton on the soap.

The 40 year old actor is from Buffalo, New York and is 6’0”.  He is of Czech origin.  

He promoted his new movie on Lifetime saying, “’Tis the season! My movie #SweetNavidad premieres November 17th at 8/7c, on @lifetimetv! @itsawonderfullifetime #ItsAWonderfulLifetime 🎄”

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Camila Discusses Her Wholesome Role in the Lifetime Movie

Camila spoke to TV Source Magazine about her upcoming role in Sweet Navidad on Lifetime. ” What I love most is that if you really look and think about it, there aren’t a lot of Latino-based stories about Christmas.This one is so special,” she said.

She spills that you will get to see the array of Puerto Rican desserts and foods that are so traditional at a Spanish Christmas.

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Full Cast List

Camila Banus as Carmen Tirado
Mark Hapka as Jax
Melissa Marty as Pilar Tirado
Terri Hoyos as Wita Rita
David Fumero as Victor Flores
Harrison Grant as Ben
Autumn Federici as Shirley Flores
Susan Ortiz as Sue
Gerard Flores as Chef Francisco
Manny Streetz Guevara as Jorge(as Manny Streetz)
Hans Heilmann as Waiter
John D. Hickman as Chef Wesley
Greg Lewis as Pie Vendor
Norma Maldonado as Esperanza
Stephanie Matson as Anna Garza
Ashley Sutton as Chef Bonnie
J. Santiago Suárez as Luis Tirado(as Jay Santiago)

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Watch the Movie Trailer for the Camila Banus Christmas Movie

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When Does Sweet Navidad Premiere?

Sweet Navidad will premiere on the Lifetime Channel as part of the “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” movie event on Thursday November 17, 2022 at 8pm EST.

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How to Watch the Movie

Sweet Navidad will be available to watch on Lifetime TV and on the Lifetime app live on November 17th. Camila describes how she thinks you should watch her feel-good movie. “Snuggle up with a blanket, a cupcake and enjoy.”

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