Madison Skye Validum: Spreading Holiday Magic on Netflix and Disney+ This Christmas Season!

MEET Madison Skye Validum (Netflix’s Ivy & Bean), a rising star whose talent and charisma are set to light up this holiday season. Madison is set to bring double the festive joy to audiences worldwide with her lead roles in Netflix's "Best Christmas Ever" and Disney+'s "Dashing Through the Snow". Madison's ability to convey depth, emotion, and authenticity in her roles has garnered her a growing fan following. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to spreading holiday cheer make her the perfect choice for these enchanting Christmas stories.

Madison Skye Validum is a versatile and captivating actress known for her remarkable performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. She is making her mark in both film and television. This holiday season, she is set to enchant viewers in not one but two heartwarming Christmas tales.

Netflix's "Best Christmas Ever: In "Best Christmas Ever," Madison Skye Validum plays the daughter of Brandy in the film, who is a spirited young lady who makes some new friends for the holiday season and watches her mom come to life with her old friend returning for the holidays.

Synopsis: Every Christmas Jackie sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend Charlotte feel like a lump of coal. When a twist of fate lands Charlotte and her family on Jackie’s snowy doorstep just days before Christmas, she seizes the opportunity to prove her old friend's life can’t possibly be that perfect. Starring Heather Graham, Brandy, Jason Biggs and Matt Cedeño. Also starring Wyatt Hunt, Abby Villasmil and Madison Skye Validum.

Disney+'s Dashing Through the Snow: In Disney+'s "Dashing Through the Snow," Madison Skye Validum takes on the role of ‘Charlotte,” an adorable and precocious 9-year old spends Christmas Eve with her Dad (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) trying to remind him to restore his faith in Christmas. Audiences can expect a delightful and heartwarming performance that captures the magic of the season.

“Dashing through the Snow” is a hilarious and touching story about a social worker for the Atlanta police department and the Christmas Eve journey with his estranged daughter that helps him to remember the joy and magic of the yuletide season. An original family holiday comedy, “Dashing through the Snow” streamed on November 17, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.

Eddie Garrick (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife Allison Garrick (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his 9-year-old daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye) to work with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery). Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a

local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas. “Dashing through the Snow,” which is directed by Tim Story and written by Scott Rosenberg, is produced by John Jacobs and Will Packer, with Tim Story, Johanna Byer, Ross Fanger, Zac Unterman, and James Lopez serving as executive producers. The film also stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Ravi V. Patel, Gina Brillon, Kevin Connolly, and Zulay Henao.

MORE ABOUT MADISON: Born and raised in Florida, Madison got her start with modeling and commercial work at the age of three. Validum decided that she wanted to pursue acting after she saw her brothers acting and realized that performing (and making people laugh) could help people have a better day. When not on set, Madison loves to swim, dance, sing, and play soccer with her brothers. She also loves to draw and play virtual games with her friends. As an animal lover, Madison hopes to one day be able to have an animal rescue. We invite you to embark on this festive journey with Madison Skye Validum and discover the enchantment she brings to the screen this Christmas season in these heartwarming films!

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What inspired you to start acting? I saw my brothers do it first and then I realized I loved acting as well.

What is your favorite part about acting? Making people happy through the screen, meeting new people, and being able to change people's emotions through the screen.

Who is your biggest inspiration? God and myself

Favorite social media platform? Tiktok

What do you like to do in your spare time? Dancing, singing, drawing and playing video games :)

Dream movie role? Marvel movie or a horror movie

Any exciting new projects? The strike is over! So I'm excited to see what God has in store for me.