‘FALLING FOR YOU’ Cast Bios

TAYLOR COLE (Lacey Hathaway) – Taylor Cole was recently seen starring in two Hallmark Channel Original Movies this winter: “One Winter Weekend” and “Winter Festival of Ice.” She was a series regular on The CW series “The Originals,” and is featured in multiple episodes in the current season of the CBS suspense drama “Salvation.” She co-stars with Val Kilmer and Tom Berenger in the feature film 1st Born, which is slated for release later this year. Taylor has starred in a number of Hallmark Channel original movies, including “The Art of Us,” “Christmas in Homestead,” “My Summer Prince” opposite her “One Winter Weekend” co-star Jack Turner, and “Appetite for Love.”

She was a recurring guest star in TV Land’s “Impastor,” The CW’s “Supernatural,” A&E’s “The Glades” and CBS’ “CSI Miami.” She was also a series regular on NBC’s hit show “The Event.” She starred in the Lifetime movie “Bad Blood” and can also be seen in the films WEAPONiZED, The Violent Kind, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, The Surrogates and Twelve Rounds, as well as the MTV movie “All You’ve Got,” among other film credits.

Cole made her television debut on the WB show “Summerland” as Erika, a role originally intended to be a guest star, and promoted to series regular once Aaron Spelling and the other producers saw her work. Cole had recurring roles in “Heroes” and “Secret Girlfriend” and guest starred on “Ballers,” “Castle,” “,” “Entourage,” “NCIS” and “Melrose Place,” to name a few. She stars in the music video for Mayer Hawthorne, ’s hit song “True,” as well as the video for Papa Roach’s cross-over hit “Scars.”

Born and raised in Arlington, , Cole played on her high school’s volleyball team and traveled the country competitively with the junior Olympic squad. She also has traveled the world as a professional model to such countries as Italy, France, Germany and Australia. An avid sports enthusiast, Cole continues to play volleyball, golf, practice Tae Kwon Do and surf (a sport she learned for “Summerland”).

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TYLER HYNES (Zac Malone) – Tyler Hynes was born in Toronto and raised in Ottawa, Ontario with the artist gene in his veins. He is an accomplished actor, director, producer, editor, writer and musician, and he is constantly striving to create and star in new and innovative projects. Hynes got his professional start at the age of eight performing on stage, touring Canada in the role of young Tommy in the rock musical The Who’s Tommy. From there he went on to television and films. By age 13, Hynes was on television screens everywhere starring as a main

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character in “Amazon” and he hasn't stopped since. Some of his greatest accolades and achievements include a Best Actor Gemini nomination for “Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story, which told the real-life tragedy about a Canadian high school student who was beaten and left for dead.

At age 18, Hynes landed in movie theaters everywhere starring alongside Andie MacDowell and Tim Roth in The Last Sign. He then transitioned from teen actor to adult actor flawlessly, and in his 20s he found himself working alongside James Franco and Sienna Miller in Camille. Shortly thereafter, Hynes captivated audiences everywhere in NBC’s “The Firm” based on John Grisham’s novel, in which he portrayed the smug and overly intelligent Ivy Leaguer Patrick Walker, who was about to stand trial for first degree murder. He also appeared in “Betty and Coretta” opposite Mary J. Blige.

Hynes will be seen next in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie “It’s Christmas, Eve,” premiering as part of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas 2018. Most recently, Hynes was seen in a recurring role in the current season of “UnREAL,” as well as a lead in the upcoming feature, Peace, starring opposite Alexander Ludwig. He also cultivated a huge following as a series regular on “Saving Hope,” for his portrayal of Luke Reid, the paramedic brother of the main character. His other notable recurring guest starring roles include “Transporter: The Series” and the critically acclaimed Canadian series, “19-2.”

While his acting portfolio continues to prosper, Hynes keeps adding his name to grassroots indie projects where he has written, directed and starred in his own short films. A talented musician with a knack for the unknown, Hynes enjoys reading and traveling in his down time.

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