Groundswell on Hallmark Channel – Photos & Cast List

Groundswell is a heartwarming and inspiring movie that premiered on the Hallmark Channel. It stars fan favorites, Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera. Get details on Groundswell below, including plot, cast, photos and a trailer.

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What is Groundswell about?

On the heels of a personal and professional setback, Chef Emma travels to Hawaii where she meets Ben, a handsome, reclusive surf instructor whose lessons help her to regain her footing.

Watch the Movie Trailer

See a Behind the Scenes Video of the Cast on Location

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Groundswell on Hallmark – Who’s Who in the Cast?

Lacey Chabert as Emma

Lacey Chabert is an American actress, hailing from Mississippi. One of her very first roles on television was playing the daughter of Erica Kane on All My Children. You will also recognize Lacey from her role on Mean Girls co-starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Lacey has been a staple in the Hallmark Channel movies for years now.

She has been married to her husband, David Nehdar since 2013. She gave birth to her daughter Julia in 2016. In March 2023, Lacey announced her role in a new mystery on Hallmark. “I’m thrilled to be working with my good friend @iamwillkemp again on a new movie for @hallmarkmovie 🎉 We are currently filming in Malta and having such a great time bringing this mystery to life! 💃”

Ektor Rivera as Ben

Ektor Rivera is a Puerto Rican actor. He has been married to his wife Yara Lasanta since 2013. How precious is this photo of Ektor with his little girl?

Since Groundswell was filmed in the beautiful state of Hawaii, Ektor wrote up a status update on Instagram about it. “Great news! Our movie ‘GROUNDSWELL’ filmed in beautiful Hawai’i is now available on @primevideo ! 🌊🏄🏻‍♂️🌺 Buen plan para relajarse y verla este fin de semana!”

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Full Cast List of Groundswell

Lacey Chabert … Emma
Ektor Rivera … Ben
Tracy Yamamoto … Aunt June
Omar Bustamante … Frankie
Darren Darnborough … Garrett Weston
Walter S. Gaines … Sheridan
Katie Lee … Katie Lee Biegel (as Katie Lee Biegel)
Lee Anne Wong … Lee Anne Wong
Napoleon Tavale … Sebastian
Christina Souza … Laura
Bernard Aderhold-Lindsey … Chef #1
Chris Costanz … Line Cook Luke (as Christopher Costanz)
Lundon Knighten … Line Cook Tracy
Mike Cabrera … Ricardo
Roy Evans … Zipline Worker
Mark Martell … Surf Shop Tourist

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