Petersburg native Belinda Todd stars in movie: Watch Christmas comedy on big screen
PETERSBURG — Watch local actor Belinda Todd on the big screen. The Petersburg native has a role in "The Perfect Christmas," an independent film written, directed and produced by Anthony Hackett of Maryland.
"Anthony is an African American film maker and, out of hundreds of independent film makers, this movie was chosen to be shown in selected Regal Cinemas across the country," Todd said. "Starring in this production is Anthony's little daughter Amirah, who is awesome. My role is grandmother of the family. The movie is funny, family-friendly and faith-based."
"The Perfect Christmas" hit theaters nationwide on December 8. It is currently playing at the Colonial Heights Regal Cinema. A "The Perfect Christmas" Facebook post on November 9 last year stated, "Belinda Todd has a rare combination of beauty, elegance, professionalism and talent." Todd's captivating audition landed her the role of Rosaline, the grandmother.
The family Christmas comedy is about the Perfects, Michael, his wife Denise and their two children Devin and Michelle, an American family who experience a nostalgic holiday that takes place mostly over the course of Christmas Eve. The feature film explores faith, family and holiday fun. The Perfect family must navigate the holiday season through outrageous misadventures, criminal activity, posh friends and crazy predicaments that threaten their opportunity for the perfect Christmas.
"I'm so proud of and excited to see my friend Belinda Todd in this holiday movie," Rev. Mialena Zachary of Charlottesville posted on Facebook. "Belinda is living proof that you are never too old to start something new and look at her now, playing 'grandma' on the big screen!"
I asked Todd what inspired her to become an actor. She responded, "I was retired and always wanted to. It was something I did in high school and college. With trepidation, I auditioned for a play and got the role. That led to commercials from Maryland to North Carolina. It took off from there."
A graduate of Peabody High School, Todd was a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines for 31 years. She taught as an adjunct professor at Virginia State University and is an ordained minister at First Baptist Church in Petersburg. She is also a member of the Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., an author, a speaker and a licensed yoga instructor.
The movie, filmed in Maryland, also stars Cameron Arnett, Gigi Orsillo and Robert Amaya. It is a SONset Friday Entertainment film in association with Providence Park Productions.
There are only three more days to see "The Perfect Christmas" in theaters. The movie has a running time of 96 minutes. It will not be released on streaming platforms until mid to late 2024. Visit theperfectchristmasmovie.com for more information, to view a trailer on YouTube and to purchase tickets.
Todd, proud to be part of "The Perfect Christmas" production, would love for people in this area to support the uplifting movie. Showtimes at the Regal Cinema located at Southpark Mall are Monday, December 18 - Wednesday, December 20 at 11:50 a.m., 2:45 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Will the Perfect family's ChristMESS turn around before sunrise? Watch it and see.
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