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Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy

2025 · special · US

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Directed by: Page Hurwitz

Starring: Cristela Alonzo

Runtime: 63 min

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Cristela is a film about embracing life's pleasures. It was directed by Page Hurwitz.

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  1. synopsis — Cristela seeks joy through various experiences - outdoing her old bully, overdoing spa treatments, and taking her first family vacation - while teaching everyone to embrace life's pleasures.
  2. credit — Directed by Page Hurwitz.

Synopsis

Cristela seeks joy through various experiences - outdoing her old bully, overdoing spa treatments, and taking her first family vacation - while teaching everyone to embrace life's pleasures.

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