Did the girl in Ice Castles really skate?

Did the girl in Ice Castles really skate?

Lynn-Holly Johnson did most of the skating in Ice Castles and the skating was of very high quality. Much of the film took place at the famous Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Local skaters, coaches, officials, and parents had roles in the film.

What happened to the girl in Ice Castles?

Lexie suffers a serious head injury, with a blood clot in her brain that robs her of her eyesight. She can see only light and blurry shapes.

Is Ice Castles a real story?

Ice Castles is obviously not a true story. A blind figure skater?

Where was Ice Castles 2010 filmed?

Halifax, Nova Scotia
The film was shot in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Notable figure skaters Sandra Bezic and David Wilson served as choreographers for the skating scenes.

How old is Holly Lynn Johnson?

62 years (13 December 1958)
Lynn-Holly Johnson/Age

Who did Lynn-Holly Johnson marry?

Kelly Givensm. 1994
Lynn-Holly Johnson/Spouse

How did the girl in ice castles go blind?

At 19, she landed the role of Lexie Winston, the skating whiz who falls in love with Robby Benson and goes blind because of a blood clot in her brain, in “Ice Castles.” (She had no idea at the time that she and Benson, the 1970s sensation, both were keeping a secret that would haunt them as they grew older.)

Who is ice castles based on?

Sign in to vote. Ice Castles is a Rocky-like story based on a 16-year-old ice skater Alexis Winston (Lynn Holly Johnson) from a small town in Iowa who dreams of skating in the Olympics.

What is the story of Ice Castles?

A young skater with dreams of Olympic glory is partially blinded in a tragic accident. Her loved ones help her prove to the world, and herself, that she could still fulfil her dreams.
Ice Castles/Film synopsis

When was ice castles filmed?

31 December 1978 (USA)
Ice Castles/Release date

Where is the winter castle in the Hallmark movie?

Québec City
Starring Emilie Ullerup and Kevin McGarry. “Winter Castle’s” real life ice hotel is actually the Hôtel de Glace, located just 20 minutes north of the charming Québec City in the Québec province of Canada.

How old is Bibi in For Your Eyes Only?

22-year-old
For Your Eyes Only, Lynn-Holly Johnson | To appeal to younger filmgoers — or maybe just fans of Ice Castles — the producers cast the then-22-year-old figure skater to jump a few…

Where was the movie Ice Castles filmed at?

Taylor Firth, who had no prior acting experience, earned her role when she impressed executives at Sony Pictures after they saw a 2007 YouTube video of her ice skating. The film was shot in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Notable figure skaters Sandra Bezic and David Wilson served as choreographers for the skating scenes.

Who is Alexis in the movie Ice Castles?

(Error Code: 102630) Alexis is a young girl who dreams of becoming a champion figure skater. One day, while practicing, Alexis suffers a terrible accident that takes her sight and threatens to destroy her dreams…

Who are the main characters in Ice Castles?

Alexis is a young girl who dreams of becoming a champion figure skater. One day, while practicing, Alexis suffers a terrible accident that takes her sight and threatens to destroy her dreams. Alexis Winston is a young girl who dreams of becoming a champion figure skater.

Where does Lexi Winston live in Ice Castles?

Lexi Winston lives on an Iowa farm with her father. She has a boyfriend named Nick who plays hockey in college. Lexi’s skating talent attracts the attention of a coach who wants to take her to Boston and train her to win championships. Lexi works hard and comes in second in regionals, but she misses Nick.