ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND MAHJONG - CATCHING UP WITH PAUL CAMPBELL, FIONA GUBELMANN & YAN-KAY CRYSTAL LOWE , THE STARS OF THIS CHARMING NEW HALLMARK MOVIE

Love and Mahjong enthusiasts unite. Celebrate the power of face-to-face connection with Hallmark’s new original movie All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong!

Hallmark does what it does best, bringing romance and a little gmae play to the forefront with the new film, All’s Fair in Live & Mahjong!

Ronni ( Finoa Gubelmann) is a beloved school nurse and devoted mom, who hosts a longstanding mahjong game with her dear friends, Shelley (Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe), Carly (Tamara Mowry-Housley) and Melissa (Melissa Peterman).

When Ronni becomes an empty nester, her whole world tilts — her daughter leaves for college, her hours are cut, and her ex insists it’s time to sell the home she’s poured her heart into. But a chance moment at a school fundraiser reveals her unexpected gift for teaching mahjong, the centuries-old Chinese game — and sparks a connection with Ben (Campbell), a charming contractor whose family needs a little healing of its own.

As Ronni brings community after community together through the game she loves, she discovers that sometimes the hand you are dealt changes everything. With her future in the balance, Ronni must learn to bet on herself… and maybe on love, too. 

Fiona Gubelmann is a versatile and compelling leading actress and producer known for performances that combine sharp intelligence, emotional depth, and natural warmth. She is widely recognized for her role as Dr. Morgan Reznick on ABC’s global hit The Good Doctor. She first gained widespread attention starring opposite Elijah Wood in FX’s Wilfred, showcasing her distinctive ability to balance offbeat comedy with grounded, emotionally resonant work. Her career has since spanned an impressive range of acclaimed series, including Mad Men, Modern Family, and New Girl. Fiona recently stepped into producing, serving as a producer on the Hallmark Channel original A Royal Montana Christmas, which she also stars in. In addition, she has connected with audiences worldwide through her leading roles in a slate of beloved Hallmark films, including Christmas Next Door and Royally Ever After.

Paul Campbell began his career at the age of 23 and had his first break shortly after when he was cast as a regular in Syfy’s critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. Campbell’s early success led to his landing roles on NBC’s Knight Rider and Showcase’s Almost Heroes.  He then led the cast of the CTV comedy series Spun Out, alongside Dave Foley and Rebecca Dalton.  Since then, Campbell has gone on to build a long body of work in broadcast and cable television, including starring roles in popular Hallmark Channel original movies including Three Wise Men and a Baby, Christmas by Starlight, which he also wrote; Wedding Every Weekend; The Last Bridesmaid; Surprised by Love and Sun, Sand & Romance and, most recently, Magic in Mistletoe.  For Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Campbell most recently starred in The Cases of Mystery Lane with Aimee Garcia and also starred in Holiday Hearts and A Godwink Christmas. 

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe is an actor and director, celebrated for her dynamic career in both film and television. Since 2013, Lowe has portrayed fan-favorite Rita Haywith in Hallmark Channel’s Signed, Sealed Delivered franchise, earning multiple award nominations for her heartfelt performance. In 2024, she became the inaugural recipient of Hallmark Media’s Make Her Mark Women’s Directing Program, making her directorial debut with one of the network’s highest-rated films of the spring, Shifting Gears. She also directed This Time Each Year, further solidifying her creative voice behind the camera. In addition to Signed, Sealed Delivered, Lowe has appeared in Hallmark movies such as Flip That Romance and Christmas at Dollywood. Her diverse career reflects her versatility, vision, and dedication to storytelling.

All's Fair in Love & Mahjong  Premieres Saturday, May 9th on Hallmark Channel, Streaming Next Day on Hallmark+ AND IN CANADA - on the W Network and streaming on Stack TV

Being an avid Mahjong player, I was thrilled to have a chance to chat with the film’s stars, Fiona Gubelmann, Paul Campbell and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe.