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Glorinda Marie; The New Hallmark Sweetheart

Hallmark puts out many great movies that touch the heart. I was fortunate enough to interview a talented actress who plays a role in the upcoming Hallmark original, “The Christmas Card” starring Ed Asner. So, who is she? Glorinda Marie. The new Hallmark sweetheart!

Paving the Road to Stardom: Who is Glorinda Marie?

Many of you may already know her work as she has played in numerous films as both the lead and supporting actress. 

Some people are just born to act, and those who are know it early on.
“I was 6 years old when I started acting. Then, I wrote, directed and of course, starred in my 8th grade play! My dad to this day says he can not take a ‘candid’ picture of me because I always know where the darn camera is. But, I would say I seriously pursued acting as a career since 1995. As a non union actor I played many roles in indie & corporate films, on stage, and also in local commercials. I joined SAG just recently, in March 2006!"

All talented actors and actresses start off somewhere and usually it is not as glamorous as we'd all think. “My first Non Union Job… It was a non paid student film. My first one was a scene from “Like Water For Chocolate”. (Translated into English) - - My first Union Job was a VISA Int’l 90 second promo AD which aired on International Airline flights around the world. I played a dancing nun!" However, Glorinda was happy because she knew the ball was rolling and more roles would be coming her way no matter what.

Glorinda, being a highly determined woman, went on to play in “Less Miserable” a comedy romp about an indie filmmaker whose sleazy agent tries to bribe a TV film critic for a good review of his movie.

“The hi-jinx are delicious. I adored playing leading lady, ‘Jane Muir’ – the eccentric film critic! But not only was the character fun to play, the script was refreshingly humorous and the production team was like family to me! Still love those guys dearly!!!"

This was a non-union picture as well.

And now, The Hallmark Film (which is union), “A Christmas Card”.