Lifetime’s ‘Merry Textmas’ Directed by Alba Gil, is a fun romantic comedy film that follows Gaby Diaz, an app developer in Austin, Texas. Being the only single kid in her large, traditional family, they leave no stone unturned to talk her into tying the knot.
Every year, the entire Diaz clan gathers for the holidays at their Abuela home in Oaxaca, Mexico, and this year is no different. However, things get interesting when Gaby accidentally adds her graphic designer friend Alex to the family chat.
Seeing this as the perfect opportunity to play matchmaker, the Diaz clan secretly invites Alex to spend Christmas with them. While Gaby is pleasantly surprised when she arrives in Oaxaca, she participates in the city’s announced 12 Christmas challenges, which bring them closer together.
The Christmas movie will delight audiences with its family-oriented narrative and holiday theme, and the vivid Mexican setting makes you wonder if Merry Textmas was filmed on location.
Where Was Merry Textmas Movie Filmed?
“Merry Textmas” was filmed completely in Mexico, particularly in the state of Oaxaca. Filming on the Lifetime film began in July 2021 and seemingly wrapped up about 23 days later on August 2, 2021. By choosing to film the project on location in Mexico, the filmmakers gave the film an authentic feel.
Mexico has a beautiful landscape that includes snow-capped mountains, deserts, rivers, lakes, picturesque villages, and urban areas, making it an ideal production location for filming movies and TV shows.
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“Merry Textmas” appeared mainly in and around Oaxaca City, the capital and largest city of the state of the same name. The cast and crew probably traveled across town to shoot scenes in suitable locations. This includes Oaxaca de Mis Amores, a bar in C. de Manuel García Vigil, Ruta Independencia. Known locally as Oaxaca de Juárez, the city is located in the Centro district of the Central Valleys region. It is also surrounded by picturesque hills and extends to the Atoyac River.
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In a December 2022 interview, Ariana actors Ron Pedrique and Rodrigo Massa talked about their experiences filming in Oaxaca City. Massa said: “Oh, that was so special! The Oaxacan architecture, food, streets, and of course its beautiful people welcomed us with open arms and gave the film truth and soul. I really believe the film wouldn’t have been the same without it.” Pedrique also shared her excitement about filming in the city.
“It added so many different colors and flavors to Christmas! Having lived in Mexico for so many years, it was very emotional for me to come back and see our stage fully decorated with paper darts, alebrijes hanging from our Christmas trees, and the smell of ponche navideño… if there is a place where you can fully experience Mexican traditions, that’s Oaxaca. Lifetime couldn’t have picked a better city to film Merry Textmas,” added the actress.
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Oaxaca City is known for its archaeological sites, with tourism being a major contributor to its economy. Some of the notable places of interest are the Plaza de la Constitución and its surrounding arcades, the Alameda de León, the Andador Macedonio Alcalá, the Cathedral of Oaxaca, and the Church and Monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
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In addition, Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is not far from the city. Oaxaca City is considered the culinary capital of Mexico and is known for its traditional sauces (known as “moles”), chocolates, and street food.
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