Active since the early 90s, Aunt Mowry He had a long acting career, including several Christmas films. Mowry's big break came on the sitcom Sister, sisterwhere she starred alongside her twin sister, Tamera Mowry. Sister, sister was a staple of the mid-90s sitcom, which ran from 1994-1999. Tia and Tamera would star in several films later Sister, sister ended, with the Disney Channel original movies, Muscle contractions and Contractions too.
After appearing in her first Christmas film The tones of mist, in 2012, Tia Mowry would spend a few more years before appearing in another. After starring My Christmas Inn In 2018 the floodgates opened and Mowry began appearing regularly in various Christmas films since then with his most recent film in the genre A very happy beauty salon premieres in December 2024.
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My Christmas Inn (2018)
Tia Mowry as Jen Taylor
My Christmas Inn
My Christmas Inn, directed by Peter Sullivan, follows Jen Taylor as she travels to Alaska after inheriting a charming inn from her aunt. While preparing for a possible holiday promotion, Jen discovers unexpected and warm connections in the small town, meeting local lawyer Steve Anderson amid holiday traditions.
Tia Mowry's weakest Christmas movie is still quite entertaining, have all the basic elements of what makes these types of holiday romances so fun to watch. My Christmas Inn was released on November 21, 2018, on Lifetime, and centers on Mowry's Jen Taylor, a San Francisco advertising agency employee who inherits a cozy bed and breakfast in Alaska from her aunt, turning her entire life upside down. down in the process. It's a relatively familiar plot, but it's well executed, providing all the expected cozy atmosphere.
Mowry plays Jen well, contrasting her work at the advertising agency with the more relaxed lifestyle she experiences after inheriting the inn. She also has good chemistry with the rest of the My Christmas Inn cast, which is always important for these holiday movies to succeed in what they're trying to do.
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A Gingerbread Romance (2018)
Tia Mowry as Taylor Scott
A Gingerbread Romance, directed by Richard Gabai, follows architect Taylor Scott teaming with pastry chef Adam Dale to design a life-size gingerbread house for a holiday competition. Despite their contrasting styles, they form a deep connection as they work together, impacting Taylor's career and future plans.
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December 16, 2018
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90 minutes
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Duane Henry, Tia Mowry, Jordana Lajoie, Giles Panton, Milo Shandel, Jocelyn Ott, Melody Niemann, Heather-Claire Nortey, Kazumi Evans, Melissa Peterman, Julian Christopher, Andres Collantes, Shiraine Haas
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Ricardo Gabai
In A gingerbread romanceAn architect named Taylor Scott (Tia Mowry) enters a life-size gingerbread house-making contest run by the company she works for. After her first pageant partner drops out, Taylor meets a local baker named Adam (Duane Henry), who begins working with her, and the two begin to develop romantic feelings for each other. A gingerbread romance is a classic Hallmark Christmas movie featuring some of the holiday's tastiest treats.
Mowry does the best she can with the material at hand, as she and Henry have relatively good chemistry throughout the film. The actress is a perfect fit for Christmas romance films with her bubbly personality and warm charm.and A gingerbread romance is a great example of that. One of Mowry's first Christmas films, the actress proved her staying power in the genre.
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Miracle in the Motor City (2021)
Tia Mowry as Amber Dupont
Miracle in Motor City
Miracle in Motor City, directed by Alfons Adetuyi, follows Amber Dupont as she struggles to organize her church's Christmas pageant, promising a surprise appearance from Motown legend Smokey Robinson. Enlisting the help of her old boyfriend, Eddie, they face challenges to create a memorable event.
Released on Lifetime on November 28, 2021, Miracle in Motor City revolves around Tia Mowry's Amber Dupont making a promise to make the Christmas Pageant so good that no one will ever forget it. To do this, she tries to convince Motown legend Smokey Robinson to perform. Along the way, Amber reconnects with an old flame, Eddie (Mark Taylor). It's a fun and well-executed premise, generating great moments, especially those involving Smokey Robinson.
His connection with his adopted daughter, Lily, played by Markeda McKay, is the heart of the film.
As Amber, Mowry gives up some of his comedic prowess to be a little more serious in this one.. His chemistry with Taylor is great, but his connection with his adopted daughter Lily, played by Markeda McKay, is the heart of the film, with some truly touching scenes. It's great and one of Mowry's best performances.
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A Very Vintage Christmas (2019)
Tia Mowry as Dodie Brite
A Very Vintage Christmas
A Very Vintage Christmas, directed by Paul A. Kaufman, follows Dodie, a romantic antique shop owner who discovers a hidden box of sentimental items. She enlists the help of Edward, the new tenant, to locate the rightful owner, taking them on a journey of mystery and nostalgia.
After antique store owner Dodie Brite (Tia Mowry) discovers a box of sentimental items, she tries to find the former owner of the valuables to return them. A Very Vintage Christmas has one of the strongest plots for these Christmas movies, as Dodie enlists the help of the handsome Ed Willoughby (Jesse Hutch) to aid her in her quest. Throughout A Very Vintage Christmas, romance begins to blossom between the two on their adventure.
Mowry plays hopeless romantic Dodie perfectly, exuding incredible charm in every scene she's in.and as always in her Christmas films, the actress has phenomenal chemistry with her romantic co-star. The film wouldn't work as well if it weren't for the strong connection between the two protagonists, and the revelations that unfold throughout the film serve as a spectacular showcase of Mowry's talent.
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Yes, Boss! Christmas (2023)
Tia Mowry as Alicia Gellar
Yes, Boss! Christmas follows an adoptee who is also a talented chef, invited to a prestigious cooking competition by an enigmatic benefactor. During the competition, she encounters and clashes with a renowned celebrity chef, leading to unexpected challenges and alliances amid the festive culinary showdown.
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December 10, 2023
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Tia Mowry, Luke Humphrey, Rebecca Amzallag, Raven Dauda, ​​Scott Gibson, Rothaford Gray, Anas Hasan, John Koensgen, Max McGuire, Sean Meldrum, Simon Phillips, Mekdes Teshome, Buddy Valastro
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Max McGuire
Released on December 10, 2023, Yes Boss! Christmas It's a film for a lifetime all about cooking during the holidays. Alicia Gellar (Tia Mowry) is a cooking instructor who receives a new opportunity after being invited to compete in the annual Kringle Cook Off. Along the way, she builds a connection with her mentor, Logan Forest (Luke Humphrey), with romance in the air in this underrated holiday film. Plus, all the food looks so delicious throughout the film.
Mowry is fantastic as Alicia, proving once again why she keeps starring in these cozy Christmas movies. She shines alongside Humphrey and channels Alicia's competitive spirit. What's most impressive is the development that Logan and Alicia's relationship goes through after a difficult start, showing the talent of the two actors in being able to sell the various feelings (good and bad) they have for each other.
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Shades of Mist (2012)
Tia Mowry as Holly
The Mistle-Tones is a Christmas musical film directed by Paul Hoen. It stars Tia Mowry-Hardrict as Holly, a talented singer who forms her own group of Christmas singers after being passed over for a prestigious Christmas choir. Set against a festive backdrop, the film follows Holly's journey to create holiday magic through music, camaraderie and a little seasonal spirit.
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December 9, 2012
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90 minutes
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Tia Mowry, Tori Spelling, Reginald VelJohnson, Tammy Townsend, Patrick Moore, Jason Rogel
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Paulo Hoen
Premiering on December 9, 2012, The tones of mist is an ABC Family musical TV movie during its annual 25 Days of Christmas schedule. The tones of mist is about a talented singer named Holly, who forms a musical group in an attempt to win a Christmas Eve competition against a rival singer who denied her a spot in the Snow Belles, a pop group for which she auditioned.
Tia Mowry plays the main character, Holly, and does a remarkable job with her. What sets Mowry's performance apart from the many other Christmas films she's been in is that she is allowed to show off her amazing singing voice in The tones of mist. Alongside Mowry as Holly, Tori Spelling plays Marci, the leader of the Snow Belles and Holly's rival. The two are great antagonistic forces against each other.
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A Very Happy Beauty Salon (2024)
Tia Mowry as Sienna
A very happy beauty salon
A Very Merry Beauty Salon, directed by Bobby Yan, follows Sienna, owner of Divine Beauty Salon, as she prepares for the Tinsel Ball in Atlanta. The event has a new sponsor, led by the charismatic CEO Lawrence, generating romance and challenges. This festive occasion becomes memorable as family traditions and romantic entanglements unfold.
To Tia Mowry, His latest Christmas movie is also his best. Premieres December 7, 2024, on Lifetime, A very happy beauty salon tells the story of Sienna (Tia Mowry), a beauty salon owner who will be honored for her charitable work at the annual Tinsel Ball. In the run-up to the ball, Lawrence (RonReaco Lee), the CEO whose family wine brand sponsors the ball, gets involved, setting the course of the film's romance. A very happy beauty salon it has all the basic elements of Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas movies, but the leads' chemistry helps elevate it.
As Sienna, Mowry gives one of her best performances in any of her Christmas films. As a veteran of the holiday season, the actress understands what is asked of her, and her chemistry with Lee is the film's greatest strength. All Aunt MowryChristmas movies are entertaining to varying degrees, but A very happy beauty salon stands out as the best.