Character: Crystal Carruthers

Directed by: Jason Priestley

Written by: Barbara Kymlicka

Cast Members: Gina Holden, Brooklynn Proulx, David Haydn-Jones, Emma Duke, Margherita Donato, James D. Hopkin, Patrick Creery

Released date: November 26, 2011

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Christmas

Shopaholic Crystal’s wealthy parents give her an ultimatum: change her irresponsible ways by Christmas or they will cut her off without a cent. With no job or romantic prospects, what’s a party girl to do? Fate intervenes when she finds seven year-old Olivia’s (Emma Duke) letter to Santa asking for a new wife for her widowed dad Derek (David Haydn-Jones). Crystal tracks them down and vows to win over father and daughter before the fast-approaching holiday deadline. Volunteering at Derek’s struggling soup kitchen, Crystal is at first a fish out of water, but she is determined to prove to him and herself that there’s more to her than just shopping and lattes. Only Derek’s jealous and calculating girlfriend (Gina Holden) stands between her and her newfound happiness.

Notable Mentions
• Filmed on location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Filming took place during April. [2011]
• Amy announced this role on her official Twitter, mentioning that she was spending the day ice-skating.
• Was due for release on December 1, 2011. (USA)
• Was aired on several channels in the US before being released on Region 1 DVD on November 1, 2011.
• Not yet available on Region 2.