CRISTELA IS TASKED TO MOTIVATE MADDIE'S WORK ETHIC, WHILE BACK AT HOME FELIX FINDS HIMSELF TAKING CARE OF THE KIDS ALONE, ON ABC'S "CRISTELA"

"Great Expectations" - When tasked by Trent to motivate Maddie's work ethic, Cristela has to think fast to come up with creative ways to convince Maddie to get through their shared workload. Meanwhile back at home, Daniela is on a work trip as Felix finds himself taking care of the kids alone, on "Cristela," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Cristela" stars Cristela Alonzo as Cristela, Carlos Ponce as Felix, Maria Canals-Barrera as Daniela, Terri Hoyos as Natalia, Andrew Leeds as Josh, Sam McMurray as Trent, Justine Lupe as Maddie, Jacob Guenther as Henry, and Isabella Day as Isabella. Stand-up sensation Gabriel Iglesias ("The Fluffy Movie") appears in a recurring role as Alberto.

"Great Expectations" was written by Daley Haggar and directed by John Pasquin.

"Cristela" was co-created by Cristela Alonzo and Kevin Hench. Executive producers are Kevin Hench, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Alonzo is co-executive producer. "Cristela" is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television.

"Cristela" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound and available in Spanish -- SAP. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

For more information on "Cristela," visit ABC.com