Pearl in Paradise

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re heading to Fiji (well, metaphorically) with 2018’s Pearl in Paradise, starring Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha. In this tropical adventure, Alex is chasing a shot at becoming Creative Director of her travel magazine – if she can land the elusive photo of a legendary blue pearl. Meanwhile, bestselling author Colin is hoping his contribution to the magazine will save his dwindling book sales. What starts as a professional partnership turns into a treasure hunt full of jungle mishaps, witty banter, and just maybe… a little love. Did we find Pearl in Paradise to be a hidden gem – or did this Hallmark classic sink beneath the waves?

Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark’s Review of Pearl in Paradise

When did Pearl in Paradise Premiere on Hallmark Channel?

Pearl in Paradise originally aired on Hallmark on August 18, 2018.

Who is in Pearl in Paradise?

• Pearl in Paradise was directed by Gary Yates. Gary has a deep resume of Hallmark and Hallmark-esque directorial projects. His 43 credits include Christmas by Starlight and On the 12th Date of Christmas.
• Jennifer Notas Shapiro shares the story credit for Pearl in Paradise. Her other projects include Christmas Under Wraps and A Christmas Treasure.
• Christine Conradt is credited both with the story and the teleplay for this movie. She has 74 writing credits and those include some of our favorites like On the 12th Date of Christmas, and Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder.
• Jill Wagner stars as Alex Anderson. Although she will go on to appear in 7 Mystery 101 movies with her co-star Kristoffer Polaha, this movie predates those. Jill has 41 acting credits which recently include 16 episodes of the series Lioness on Paramount+.
• Kristoffer Polaha as Colin Page needs no introduction. He has a total of 90 acting credits including the aformentioned Mystery 101 series, A Biltmore Christmas, A Dickens of a Holiday and The Christmas Quest.
• Rob Kipa Williams plays Malakai. Rob is of New Zealand descent and has 22 acting credits including 198 episodes of the Australian drama Home and Away.
• Naomi Sequiera plays Daniela. Naomi is an Australian actress who also appeared in the Hallmark movie Hearts Down Under in 2020.
• Dina Gillespie appears as Sharon Williams. Surprise, Dina is also an Australian actress with 22 acting credits.
• Pearl in Paradise was filmed on location in Fiji.

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