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Love in the Limelight

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
969
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Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega in Love in the Limelight (2022)
Inspired by the real-life love story of Willie Aames and wife Winnie Hung.
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Inspired by the real-life love story of Willie Aames and wife Winnie Hung.Inspired by the real-life love story of Willie Aames and wife Winnie Hung.Inspired by the real-life love story of Willie Aames and wife Winnie Hung.

  • Director
    • Ron Oliver
  • Writers
    • Willie Aames
    • Winnie Hung
    • Rich Tabach
  • Stars
    • Alexa PenaVega
    • Carlos PenaVega
    • Ivonne Coll
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    969
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ron Oliver
    • Writers
      • Willie Aames
      • Winnie Hung
      • Rich Tabach
    • Stars
      • Alexa PenaVega
      • Carlos PenaVega
      • Ivonne Coll
    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alexa PenaVega
    Alexa PenaVega
    • Summer Rivera
    Carlos PenaVega
    Carlos PenaVega
    • Nick Mendez
    Ivonne Coll
    Ivonne Coll
    • Grandma Rivera
    Rene Raymond Rivera
    Rene Raymond Rivera
    • Antonio Rivera
    • (as René Rivera)
    Nikki SooHoo
    Nikki SooHoo
    • Janie
    B Z Cullins
    B Z Cullins
    • Dewey
    Robyn Kemp
    • Keyboard Player
    Karin Argoud
    Karin Argoud
    • Maria Rivera
    Tamari Dunbar
    • A.C. Calloway
    Christopher Robin Miller
    Christopher Robin Miller
    • Milton
    • (as Christopher Miller)
    Yolanda Stange
    Yolanda Stange
    • Dean Kathryn
    Nic Detorie
    Nic Detorie
    • Oh My Reporter
    Angela Cole
    Angela Cole
    • Ashley Thomas
    Chase Ramsey
    Chase Ramsey
    • Toby
    Samuel Torres
    Samuel Torres
    • Alex Rivera
    Courtney Grant
    • Mike
    Eric Osmond
    Eric Osmond
    • Professor Dapper
    Claire Quigley
    • Lauren
    • (as Clair Quigley)
    • Director
      • Ron Oliver
    • Writers
      • Willie Aames
      • Winnie Hung
      • Rich Tabach
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews24

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    ts-0000

    Well..

    She's talented & he's not,sadly her acting seems affected by that fact.

    With that said feel he only gets work,riding on the coat ends of her career.. Probably why it seems they only work together,instead of with other actors more.

    Considering they are married & should have chemistry,he can't manage making us believe that either.. Again,isn't a good actor.

    Hallmark please stop casting,these two(especially as leads)in things with one another.

    If someone can sing,dance or play an instrument incorporate that,as a background character but stop giving main roles not deserved.. Similar to casting an actor who can't do these things & ruins a show,faking their way badly through it.

    Although inspired on a real story & won't invalidate that aspect,still.. How the movie was presented was average & typical,in Hallmark fashion.

    Cinematography is always decent,but rest needs work so won't be watching it again.
    5skpn123

    Acting is Poor

    Alexa PenaVega's character is so unlikeable, rigid and boring - how could the male lead even find any connection with her. I wouldn't have liked her as a friend or colleague. Zero chemistry right up to the end. The movie quality at Hallmark has really deteriorated of late - sad - Fresh single blood is needed and a younger cast - not people who act old, kinda like conservative parents and so immature when they are meant to be romantic leads.
    8Kenkeller-98-620553

    A good storyline and solid chemistry

    I enjoyed this story and I liked the way the characters revealed themselves. The husband and wife team have starred in several Hallmark movies which I liked and with this movie I was far from disappointed. There was at least one review that lambasted the male lead. My take is that he did a very credible job and his voice was solid too.
    nptomey

    Dissapointing

    I was looking forward to watching this. It is seriously a big miss. I enjoyed their movies on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, they worked well together and were entertaining to watch. This entre was awful.

    Not only did they both look like they were rid and put away wet, they both acted like they were in a bad high school play. Mrs. Penavega reminded me of a mindless air head and Mr. Penavega is not a singer. He is a decent guitar player. Frankly, they should stick to dancing. This Hallmark presentation is among one of the most boring movies they have ever made. Honestly, after the first 15 minutes, I was ready to delete it. I did watch the whole thing and then deleted it. At least it was new, if a dull though recycled plot.
    10sandpark-70052

    Enjoyable!

    Unlike other reviewers, I thought this was a sweet story and I enjoyed watching it. All of the main actors seemed to be enjoying themselves. I especially enjoyed the dancing Abuela. The film has a light humorous aspect. I thought that the married in real-life couple did a good job of showing their deep friendship and love for each other.

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      Based on the true story of actors Willie Aames & Winnie Hung, who co-wrote the film, with character names changed.

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Crown Media International Distribution (United States)
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Ljubezen pod žarometi
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Crown Media Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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