“Oh my goodness!” Tabyana Ali Instagrammed on August 8. “It’s here! The trailer!”
We couldn’t help but share her excitement when we watched the preview for the General Hospital star’s new movie, an empowering teen dramedy called Empire Waist. What’s it about? Per the official logline,
“Lenore Miller (Mia Kaplan) is a plus-sized, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate (Jemima Yevu), forcing her into the spotlight — and into the path of both bullies and new friends.
“Lenore’s father Mark (The Office’s Rainn Wilson) is her biggest cheerleader, but the fears of her image-conscious mother (Missi Pyle) and Lenore’s own insecurities prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?”
We have a hunch that she will.
In Empire Waist, Ali, who on the daily rocks the role of Trina on General Hospital, plays Honor — based on the trailer, part of a Mean Girls clique that may be about to reevaluate its priorities. (We can but hope.)
When the poster for the movie dropped last month, the fan fave exclaimed, “I can’t wait for everyone to see this amazing film directed/written by Claire Ayoub, who I absolutely love and [feel] honored to know. I’m really grateful to be a part of this spectacular film. This was such a dream job! I wish I could go back in time and shoot this feature all over again!
“Can’t wait for you to meet all of the lovable, inspiring, and talented cast/characters!” she added. Neither can we. Check out the trailer above, then peruse the below photo gallery of stars who have guested on General Hospital and more.
