‘CAMPFIRE KISS’ Cast Bios DANICA McKELLAR (Dana) – Danica McKellar is well known as Winnie Cooper on “The Wonder Years” and Elsie Snuffin on “The West Wing,” and recently wowed audiences as a quarterfinalist on the ABC juggernaut “Dancing with the Stars.” She is also a New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking books Math Doesn’t Suck, Kiss My Math, Hot X: Algebra Exposed, and Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape. Her newest book is Goodnight Numbers, aimed at parents of young children, seeking to introduce numbers as a friendly and relevant part of their lives. Crown Books for Young Readers is the publisher. Tackling math education and simultaneously breaking the stereotype of the “math nerd,” McKellar was named “Person of the Week” by ABC World News. This honor came on the heels of her debut as author of this highly entertaining and illuminating math book series. Using fun topics like popularity and jewelry-making – as well as stories from her own life - McKellar shows girls and their parents how to master the tough mathematical concepts introduced in middle school and high school, the time when young girls begin to shy away from math. McKellar’s message to girls? Smart is sexy! A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA, McKellar earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics while also contributing original research. Her theorem, since dubbed “The Chayes- McKellar-Winn Theorem,” was published in Britain’s esteemed Journal of Physics and has been featured on the front page of the Science section of The New York Times. McKellar was also honored with the 2012 UCLA Award for Recent Graduate Achievement, and the 2014 Communications Award from the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics, which includes the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America. In addition to continuing her acting career with such roles as a recurring spot on CBS’s hit show “How I Met Your Mother” and a guest appearance on “The Big Bang Theory,” McKellar voiced the regular role of Miss Martian on Cartoon Network’s “Young Justice,” among others. McKellar has starred in many television movies, including “The Wrong Woman” on Lifetime, which garnered some of the network’s highest ratings, and two Hallmark Channel original movies in 2015 - “Perfect Match” and “Crown for Christmas,” with the latter earning 4.3 million impressions with P2+. (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL – ‘CAMPFIRE KISS’ – CAST BIOS/Page 2 For all of McKellar’s updates and news, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat – and Periscope for her “McKellar Motivational Monday” live video chats! Username for all is @danicamckellar. And make sure to visit mckellarmath.com # # # PAUL GREENE (Steve) – In 2005, Paul’s passion for acting brought him to Los Angeles. After studying in New York at Stella Adler, Uta Hagen’s HB Studios, and Susan Batson’s Black Nexxus, Greene’s commitment to developing his craft continued in Los Angeles at Improv Olympic West and the Actor’s Circle Theater and in work with Nicoli Guzov, Sandy Marshal and Margie Haber. In addition to Greene’s appearance in Sofia Copola’s feature film Somewhere, he has an extensive television resume that includes a broad range of characters in series such as Fox’s “Wicked Wicked Games,” in which he appeared in 42 episodes as Tatum O’Neal’s love interest, “Freddie,” “CSI: NY,” “Shark,” “My Own Worst Enemy,” David E. Kelley’s “The Wedding Bells,” “Eastwick,” Jerry Bruckheimer’s “The Whole Truth, “NCIS,” “Harry’s Law,” “The Client List,” “The Newsroom,” “NTSF:SD:SUV,” the hit syfy series “Bitten,” “CSI” and, most recently, “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” on Bravo. Additionally, Greene has starred in more than 100 television commercials. He has been seen in the Hallmark Channel Original Movies “A Wish for Christmas,” “Anything for Love” and “A Perfect Wedding,” and has a recurring role in the fourth season of the network’s popular series “When Calls the Heart.” Recent feature film roles include Screwed, Beautiful Girl and Deadly Sanctuary. From the small family farm in Alberta, Canada, Greene was discovered by renowned talent agent Kelly Streit. Greene is an avid pilot, accomplished musician, singer and photographer. He was recently featured in, and helped film a documentary, following five riders on motorcycles through the Himalayas from north India to the Tibetan plateau called the “Highest Pass.” He lives in Los Angeles with his son, Oliver. # # # KENDALL CROSS (Robyn) – After graduating from high school in Kamloops, B.C., Kendall attended the University of British Columbia where she completed a B.F.A. in stage acting. She landed her first television audition in the series, "Highlander." She has since appeared in numerous television and film projects which span over 20 years, including the feature films “The Butterfly Effect,” “Elysium” and “Things We Lost in the Fire,” and the television movie “Flight 93.” She has been married to Hans Bergstrom, a mechanical engineer, since 2005. They have two children. # # # (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL – ‘CAMPFIRE KISS’ – CAST BIOS/Page 3 DYLAN KINGWELL (Arthur) – Dylan Kingwell has guest-starred in two episodes of the new Netflix series “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” had a starring role in the made-for-television thriller “Manny Dearest,” co-starred in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original “The Christmas Note” and appeared in the 2015 Hallmark Channel original movie “Ice Sculpture Christmas.” Kingwell’s feature film credits include Tim Burton’s Big Eyes and The Weinstein Company’s The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet. He was a series regular in “The Returned” and has appeared in episodes of “Supernatural” and “The Tomorrow People.” # # # ALI SKOVBYE (LACEY) – Alissa ‘Ali’ Skovbye was born in Vancouver, Canada. She comes from a Scandinavian background and most of her extended family resides in Sweden and Denmark. Although she did not initially take to acting like her older sister Tiera, Skovbye became curious about acting around the age of four. Shortly after, she booked her first commercial, for Cadillac. At the age of five Skovbye booked a supporting role in the feature film Personal Effects and in 2010, was cast in her first TV project, an episode of the long running series “Smallville.” She has gone on to guest-star in episodes of “Fringe,” ”Supernatural,” “R.L Stine’s The Haunting Hour” and ”Motive” and had recurring roles in “Once Upon a Time” and the Steven Speilberg-produced series “Falling Skies.” Skovbye has co-starred as Abigail in three Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original “Gourmet Detective” movies, and she has a recurring role as Becky in Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart.” She starred opposite Amber Riley in “My One Christmas Wish” and co-starred with Anne Heche in “One Christmas Eve,” for which she received a Young Artist Award nomination. She also appeared in an episode of “The Man in the High Castle.” # # # BARBARA NIVEN (Beverly) – Barbara Niven is one of Hollywood’s busiest actresses and served on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild. She has appeared in over 100 film and TV roles, plus more than 2500 TV & radio commercials. She was a series regular on Hallmark Channel’s “Chesapeake Shores” and “Cedar Cove,” and co-stars as Delores Swensen in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Murder, She Baked” movie series. She has been seen in the television shows “NCIS,” “Cold Case,” “One Life to Live,” and as Marilyn Monroe in the TV movie “The Rat Pack.” Niven has gained international acclaim as Hollywood’s Top Media Trainer and Video Marketing Expert. She created Unleash Your Star Power!™ to help others hone their message, make over their professional image and use video to dominate their niche. Clients include business owners, professionals, CEOs, entrepreneurs, hosts, speakers and authors. From her studio in (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL – ‘CAMPFIRE KISS’ – CAST BIOS/Page 4 Los Angeles, she offers custom video production services, one-on-one coaching and video Boot Camps. Her Unleash Your Star Power!™ Home Study Course is the easy, ultimate media training system. Her newest book, “111 Star Power Tips: Insider Secrets From a Hollywood Pro,” is full of professional tips and secrets for videos, TV & radio interviews and public speaking. She is also a celebrity speaker and best-selling author. Business and motivational topics include “Unleash Your Star Power!,” “Be a Video Marketing Superstar,” “ACT As If It’s Already Happening Until It Is” and “Live Your Dreams!” She shares her struggle with bulimia in “Eating Disorders & Pressures to be Perfect,” and has appeared twice on national television talking about the pressure to be thin in Hollywood. She is profiled in the book “Feeding the Fame: Celebrities with Eating Disorders.” Niven feels blessed to be living her crazy acting dream and is passionate about using her success to inspire and support others to achieve their own goals. She created a Dreamers Network on her Facebook page that is over 8,100 people strong. It’s an international “support group” for dreamers that offers inspiration, advice and “pay it forward” #KindnessRevolution motivation. Her motto? “Don’t settle for less than wonderful in your life. Live your passion. Connect to your purpose. Make a difference. And…don’t give up five minutes before the miracle!” -- HALLMARK CHANNEL – .