Love in the Limelight (Image via Hallmark Channel)Hallmark's new romantic drama, Love in the Limelight, is set to air on the network on Saturday, August 6, 2022. The movie is inspired by noted American actor Willie Aames' real-life love story with his wife, Winnie Hung. It revolves around a young woman named Summer who falls in love with her pen pal, Nick.Directed by Ron Oliver, the movie stars real-life couple Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega, alongside a host of other remarkable actors. With that said, read further to know details about the film's cast ahead of its premiere on Hallmark.Hallmark's Love in the Limelight full cast list: Alexa PenaVega and others feature in new romantic drama1) Alexa PenaVega as Summer Rivera View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAlexa PenaVega plays the lead role of Summer Rivera in Love in the Limelight. PenaVega looks quite charming in the trailer as she slips into her character with ease. PenaVega has been a part of numerous other shows and films, including Taking A Shot at Love, Ms Matched, Nashville, and The Tomorrow People.2) Carlos PenaVega as Nick Mendez View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCarlos PenaVega stars as Summer's pen pal and teen crush, Nick Mendez. Mendez, in his teens, was the frontman of a popular boy band called the Mendez Boyz. In real life, actor PenaVega is a singer known for songs like Electrico and Bésame. As an actor, PenaVega has appeared in Big Time Rush and various movies like Killing Hasselhoff and Spare Parts.3) Ivonne Coll as Grandma Rivera View this post on Instagram Instagram PostActress Ivonne Coll plays the role of Summer's charming and inspirational grandmother in the film. Coll is best known for her performance as Alba Villanueva in The CW's popular romcom, Jane the Virgin. Coll also appeared in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic The Godfather: Part II as Yolanda.Apart from the actors mentioned above, Love in the Limelight also stars several others in significant roles, including:René Rivera as Antonio RiveraAntonio Rivera as JanieBZ Cullins as DeweyRobyn Kemp as Keyboard PlayerKarin Argoud as MariaTamari Dunbar as A.C. CallowayChristopher Miller as Milton SchlabbYolanda Stange as Dean KathrynNic Detorie as Oh My ReporterAngela Cole as AshleyChase Ramsey as TobySamuel Torres as Alex RiveraCourtney Grant as MikeEric Osmond as Professor DapperClaire Quigley as Student 1Julian James as ChrisA quick look at Love in the Limelight trailer and plotHallmark dropped a short preview of Love in the Limelight on July 23, 2022, which offers a glimpse of the film's lighthearted tone. It shows Summer meeting her longtime crush, Nick, for the first time. Both the actors look impressive and share great onscreen chemistry. Viewers expect a character-driven, lighthearted romantic drama with several funny moments. The official synopsis of the movie, according to Hallmark's Crown Media Press, reads:''As a teenager, Summer was a devoted fan of the popular boy band the Mendez Boyz, especially Nick, their lead singer. After receiving a sweet fan letter from Summer, Nick decides to respond with a phone call, sparking the start of a friendship that’s lasted to this day.''The description continues,''When Nick’s manager books a gig for him at a small venue in Summer’s hometown of Salt Lake City where she now works in human resources at a local university, the two finally meet face-to-face. It’s clear their friendship has set the stage for romance,. Summer breaks things and Summer’s Abuelita – a hip grandma with a TikTok following – encourages her to follow her heart.''Don't miss Love in the Limelight on Hallmark on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 8:00 PM ET.