Naman Shrestha
With Jessica Harmon at the helm, Hallmark’s ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ is a romantic drama movie that follows a school nurse and a single mother, Ronni, who leads a content life, spending time with her best friends, Shelley, Carly, and Melissa, playing mahjong. Her life turns upside down when her daughter leaves for college, beginning a new phase of her life. At the same time, she is being pressured by her ex-partner to sell her home.
When nothing seems to be going her way, Ronni realizes that she possesses a unique gift for teaching mahjong. The uncertainty she started to feel about the future gradually fades as she turns to mahjong for bringing communities together. Meanwhile, she falls head over heels in love with contractor Ben, who helps her gain a fresh outlook on life and encourages her to face new challenges. The tale of self-redemption and romance unfolds in and around the protagonist’s home and the place where she teaches mahjong, adding depth to the narrative’s visual elements.
Where Was All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Filmed?
The shooting for ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ took place entirely in British Columbia, especially in Victoria. According to reports, principal photography for the Hallmark production got underway in the first week of February 2026 and went on for about three weeks before wrapping up by the end of the same month. As the premiere date approached, Tamera Mowry-Housley took to social media and shared her experience filming the movie. She stated, “We had so much fun filming this, and I can’t wait for you all to see it! This film is so refreshing and fun. What a treat to have found friendship and also a new love for Mahjong!”
Victoria, British Columbia
The capital city of British Columbia — Victoria — served as the primary production location for ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong.’ With its vast, versatile landscape, Victoria provided the ideal backdrop for the film, as the production team set up camp in various streets and neighborhoods. They also seemingly took over numerous real-life establishments and properties to tape key indoor sequences. It is likely that they also utilized the locales of the downtown area.
Also known as the Garden City, Victoria’s establishing shots feature in the film and you might spot a few local landmarks, such as the Fairmont Empress, Craigdarroch Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, the Belfry Theatre, and more. Apart from ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong,’ Victoria has hosted the production of several movies over the years, including ‘I’ll Be Seeing You,’ ‘Sidelined: The QB and Me,’ ‘Little Women,’ ‘Going the Distance,’ ‘Love, Classified,’ ‘Flip That Romance,’ ‘Once Upon a Prince,’ and ‘Love at First Dance.’
All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Cast Details
The cast of ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ is led by the chemistry-filled performances of Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell, bringing the narrative to life. They have previously collaborated on a 2008 episode of ‘Knight Rider,’ where Fiona portrays Courtney Flynn and Paul plays the role of Billy Morgan. Their experience of sharing a set previously allowed them to work on the Hallmark film more smoothly.
Fiona Gubelmann as Ronni
Fiona Gubelmann steps into the role of Ronni, the school nurse who begins teaching mahjong, in ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong.’ The Southern California native is widely recognized for her portrayals of Dr. Morgan Reznick in ‘The Good Doctor,’ Jenna Mueller in ‘Wilfred,’ Eve in ‘Mad Men,’ Heather Flynn-Kellogg in ‘Daytime Divas,’ and Val in ‘New Girl.’ Her film credits include ‘A Royal Montana Christmas,’ ‘Sugarplummed,’ ‘Easter Under Wraps,’ ‘Rice on White,’ and ‘Tulips in Spring.’
Paul Campbell as Ben
In the romantic drama movie, Paul Campbell dons the garb of Ben, the contractor and Ronni’s love interest. Throughout his decades-long career, he has showcased his acting prowess by taking on different kinds of roles. You might recognize him as Tony in ‘The Big Year,’ William Holt in ‘Christmas by Starlight,’ Stephan in ‘Three Wise Men and a Baby,’ and Billy Keikeya in ‘Battlestar Galactica.’ He also stars in ‘Turner & Hooch,’ ‘Spun Out,’ ‘Almost Heroes,’ and ‘How I Met Your Mother.’
Other talented actors who feature in ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ in supporting yet important roles include Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe as Shelley, Tamera Mowry-Housley as Carly, Melissa Peterman as Melissa, Kaj-Erik Eriksen as Mike, Eden Summer Gilmore as Savannah, Matt Montgomery as Frederick, Melissa Peterman as Melissa, and William Vaughan as Henry North.
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