Patricia Isaac

Patricia Isaac Instagram – This movie was a special one for me for three big reasons.
1. I grew up obsessed with rom-coms. That hasn’t changed.
2. I grew up obsessed with Christmas. That too, has not changed.
3. After 27 different characters, this was my first time as a “leading lady” (said with immense gratitude and with/without an Audrey accent).
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Growing up, my rom com icons were Meg, Drew, Sandra, Julia, Jennifer (all the Jennifers). Not once did it occur to me that I had never seen one where the woman being pursued was South Asian. And if on the rare occasion I did see her (hello Sarita alà #MississippiMasala 😍) the story had a strong focus on her ethnicity. Which was beautiful and necessary and groundbreaking at the time.🙌🏼
I love my culture. Thing is, as a Sunday School going, Christmas celebrating, little girl whose folks met in SASKATCHEWAN CANADA, I didn’t entirely relate to those stories either. I loved watching movies about Diwali, but never experienced it myself (ps I’m open to invites 🙋🏻‍♀️).
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“Merry Magic Christmas” tells the story about a girl, who just happens to be South Asian, named BETH.
(Fun fact: IRL Indian people often ask me what my “real name” is. I swear to you it’s simply Patricia.)
Beth loves the heck out of her sister and her niece and will do whatever it takes to look out for them. If she happens to fall in love along the way, so be it. If she also happens to bake Christmas cookies, decorate trees, and go to a Christmas market, so be it x2.
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Thank you with my whole heart to @lifetimetv @itsawonderfullifetime @annandbethcasting @reeloneentertainment for trusting me with Beth Mackay.
Thank you @brianruberry for your story, @ameliaburstyn for your creativity and incredible support, @cassandraphillipsgrande for the most 🔥 wardrobe & always looking out for us.
Thank you @anddunbar for your talent and warmth, @aadiladosani for being the best sister, @mela_pietropaolo for lighting up the set, @misscoreywoods for your contagious laughter, and @jeffgonek for your sass.
Lastly, @aubreyarnason 😭. So grateful for your inspiring, powerful leadership and your massive heart.
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Friends if you’ve made it this far ommmggg thank you for reading. Love, P🎄 | Posted on 18/Dec/2023 06:56:56