Cast Bios Arielle Kebbel

‘BRIDAL WAVE’ CAST BIOS ARIELLE KEBBEL (Georgie) – Arielle Kebbel made her mark in Hollywood when she was only 17, playing the recurring role of Lindsay Lister on the hit series “Gilmore Girls,” a part she won within two days of arriving in Los Angeles from Florida. It was her first audition. A natural talent with a striking screen presence, Kebbel will soon begin shooting Chris Carter’s highly anticipated Amazon series “The After.” She will also be seen in a recurring role in the new HBO series “Ballers,” starring opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. On the big screen, Kebbel was most recently seen in “Brooklyn Brothers,” a Toronto Film Festival selection, “I Melt With You,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, the Sony/Screen Gems summer blockbuster “Think Like a Man,” which debuted at number one at the box-office, and “Supporting Characters,” which screened at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. Other studio film credits include “The Uninvited,” “John Tucker Must Die” and “The Grudge 2.” Additionally, Kebbel recurs as Lexi on the CW’s “The Vampire Diaries.” Due to the character’s overwhelming popularity, Kebbel was asked to host “The Vampire Diaries” original recap series “Rehash,” which inspired her to take her hosting duties to the next level. As one of her first jobs in this arena, she became the host for the CW’s summer dating game show “Perfect Score.” She also starred in the Hallmark Channel’s 2012 number one movie “A Bride For Christmas.” Other television credits include recurring roles on “90210,” playing Vanessa, the woman fans love to hate, and the CW’s critically acclaimed “Life Unexpected.” She has also guest starred on episodes of “Hawaii 5-0,” “True Blood,” “Entourage” and “Law & Order: SVU.” When she’s not busy filming, Kebbel enjoys travel, foods, plants, animals and learning about other cultures. Her goal is to connect people through her work and inspire the next generation to make their mark on the world in a unique and positive way. ### ANDREW WALKER (Luke) – Andrew Walker began his acting career in Montreal in 1996 as a recurring lead on the series “Student Bodies.” He was then cast as a series lead on “Back to Sherwood” and “Radio Active.” Shortly after relocating to Los Angeles, he secured a series lead role on the WB’s “Maybe It’s Me” and later landed a role on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” Walker then appeared in the Lifetime movies “Wicked Minds” and “Lies and Deception” and on the ABC show “Hot Properties.” In 2006, he starred alongside Academy® Award nominee David Strathairn in the film “Steel Toes.” This performance earned Walker the 2008 ACTRA Best Actor Award, along with the Phillip Borsos Award for Best Male Actor in a Feature Film at the Whistler Film Festival. (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL / ‘BRIDAL WAVE’ – Cast Bios – Page 2 Recent credits include the lead in the feature films “2 Bedrooms 1 Bath,” “Loaded” and “Penthouse North,” opposite Michelle Monaghan and Michael Keaton. Walker played a lead role on the Lifetime series “Against the Wall” and also guest starred on several hit TV shows, including “ER,” “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: New York,” “Without a Trace,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Sons of Tucson” and The Hallmark Channel’s miniseries “When Calls The Heart.” Most recently, he shot a supporting role in the Hallmark Channel TV film “Wedding Planner Mystery.” ### JACLYN SMITH (Felice) - Jaclyn Smith has held the public’s interest as an award-winning actress, designer, inspirational cancer survivor and role model for over three decades. Managing her life and legendary career with style and grace, she loves her family, her home, gardening, Tchaikovsky, baseball, “Gone With the Wind” and her dogs. A native of Houston, Texas, Smith put on her first pair of dancing shoes at the age of three. She studied drama at Trinity University and performed in productions of Bye Bye Birdie, West Side Story and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes before leaving Texas to pursue her dream as a dancer. While in New York, an agent believed her classic beauty made her a natural for television cameras and Smith soon came into American homes as the Breck shampoo girl, which led to relationships with Wella Balsam and Max Factor. While with Max Factor, she developed a new scent, Jaclyn Smith’s California. (Smith’s signature scent won best mass-produced fragrance in 1989, the year it was launched.) Hollywood beckoned, and before long Smith was appearing in popular series such as “McCloud,” “The Rookies” and “Switch.” In 1976, she starred as Kelly Garrett on the iconic television series “Charlie’s Angels” and was the only actor to continue with the series for its five- year network run. Following “Charlie’s Angels,” she earned a Golden Globe nomination for her critically acclaimed portrayal of the legendary first lady in “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy,” one of the most highly-rated telefilms of all time. Frequently called the “Queen of the Mini-Series,” Smith starred in such well-received mini’s as “Rage of Angels,” “Rage of Angels: The Story Continues,” “George Washington,” “The Bourne Identity” and “Family Album.” One of her favorite roles was the title character in “Florence Nightingale.” In 1989, Smith was honored with a star on the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. More recently, she co-starred in the CBS drama “The District,” recurred on “Faith and Hope” and starred in Hallmark’s production of “Ordinary Miracles.” Her show-stopping appearance on the 2006 Emmy telecast led Bravo TV’s producers to cast her as the celebrity host of Bravo’s weekly competitive reality series “Shear Genius” for its first two seasons. Over her career, Smith has compiled an impressive filmography of more than 50 films and TV appearances. In 1985, Smith entered the business world with the introduction of her collection of women’s apparel for Kmart stores, a partnership that continues to this day. She pioneered the concept of celebrities developing their own brands rather than merely endorsing others, as was the (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL / ‘BRIDAL WAVE’ – Cast Bios – Page 3 standard before her revolutionary launch. The Jaclyn Smith Collection for Kmart features classic styles characterized by grace and femininity, offering fresh new looks season after season while remaining true to her timeless appeal. Smith also has a line of jewelry, accessories and shoes to complement her head-to-toe clothing line. With her strong name recognition and record of success, Smith entered the home furnishings market in 2002. The Jaclyn Smith Home Collection is a natural reflection of her deep commitment to family and home. In September 2008, she launched a home collection for Kmart stores including bed, bath, living room, dining room, home décor and outdoor furniture. She also partnered with her longtime hairstylist and personal friend, the world-renowned Jose Eber, to design the Style Collection of wigs and hairpieces for retailer Paula Young. Smith has been named one of the “Most Beautiful People in the World” by Harper’s Bazaar, US, TV Guide and People Magazine (on two separate occasions). She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Bradley Allen, a pediatric cardiac surgeon, and has two children, Gaston Anthony and Spencer Margaret. --HALLMARK CHANNEL-- .

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