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Polar Opposites is Hallmark's brand-new romance movie in 2025 that stars Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk as two risk-takers in Antarctica who end up falling in love.

Directed by Colin Theys, the film follows the journey of Emma as she embarks on a quest to Antarctica to find her father. However, things go sideways after she misses her boat. 

As a result, she teams up with an engineer named Andy to reach her destination and fulfill her goal of finding her father. 

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In the Hallmark film Polar Opposites, we go on an exciting journey to Antarctica, driven by a daughter’s desperate quest to find her father, Ian, a penguin researcher. Emma Rivera, portrayed by Rhiannon Fish, gets a confusing distress call from Ian, which fuels her determination to rescue him.

This is how the narrative progresses. This idea cleverly sets the stage for a romantic comedy, where the stakes are not just about familial bonds but also about discovering unexpected connections in the most extreme of environments.

Emma is an interesting character. She is a courtroom sketch artist who wants to express her creativity more fully. She embodies a common struggle between her job and her personal goals. It’s a contemporary problem that resonates with many people. Andy, portrayed by Markian Tarasiuk, is introduced as the skilled engineer in charge of a study team.

His role balances Emma’s adventurous nature,...

Rhiannon Fish is returning to Hallmark Channel and fans might be curious to know more about her.

The 32-year-old Canadian actress will be starring as Emma in Polar Opposites alongside Markian Tarasiuk.

Rhiannon is one of Hallmark’s most-booked actresses, starring in countless movies including Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths, A Picture of Her, You’re Bacon Me Crazy, When Love Springs, and The 27-Hour Day.

She also starred in The CW’s The 100.

So, is Rhiannon dating anyone now?

Keep reading to find out more…

Rhiannon first started dating The 100 co-star Richard Harmon in 2019, however, it’s unclear if they’re still together as she hasn’t posted any photos with him on social media since 2021.

Before Richard, Rhiannon dated former Home and Away co-star Lincoln Lewisfrom 2010 until 2012.

You can take a look at all of the real-life Hallmark Channel couples here.

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Markian Tarasiuk is starring in Hallmark Channel’s brand-new movie Polar Opposites as Andy and fans might be curious to know more about his personal life!

The 31-year-old Canadian actor has also been seen in the Netflix shows The Night Agent and Virgin River, as well as The CW’s Supernatural and Family Law.

Markian is starring opposite Rhiannon Fish in the new film, airing as part of the Winter Escape programming lineup. The movie is airing on Saturday (January 11) at 8/7c and will be available for streaming on Hallmark+ the next day.

So, what do we know about Markian‘s love life?

Keep reading to find out more…

It appears that Markian is single right now, or he just is keeping private about his personal life.

Markian was previously in a relationship with actress Lauren Jackson, his co-star from the 2020 short film The Quieting. It appears they broke up...

Hallmark viewers, prepare yourselves for a trip to Antarctica—though perhaps not in the way you might expect. “Polar Opposites” introduces Emma (Rhiannon Fish), a woman on a mission to reach her father stationed in the frosty continent. But when her travel plans hit a snag in South America, Emma takes a decidedly unconventional approach: stowing […]

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Prepare to set sail on an unforgettable adventure to Antarctica with the delightful film Polar Opposites, the second installment in the Hallmark Winter Escape series.

Starring Rhiannon Fish as Emma and Markian Tarasiuk as Andy, this enchanting story is set to premiere on Saturday, January 11, at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Emma is on a mission to reunite with her father in Antarctica, but when she struggles to find a way to complete her journey from South America, she takes a bold step by secretly boarding a luxurious cruise ship.

There, she meets the charismatic engineer, Andy. The film also features the talented Maeve Quinlan as Peg and the esteemed Dean McDermott as Ian.

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Hallmark + spoilers indicate that Ashley Williams will be hosting the network’s first reality dating series, Small Town Setup. This new series will premiere on Thursday, January 2.

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Season 3 of The Way Home premieres on Saturday, January 4. New episodes will be available for streaming on Saturday’s this season.

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Here are all the details.

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Here are all the details.

Photo: Valentina Frione, Eliseo Barrionuevo, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Julie Gonzalo Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Federico Romero What Is Hallmark’s My Argentine Heart About?

Argentinian-born actors Julie Gonzalo and Juan Pablo Di Pace star in Hallmark’s My Argentine Heart. What is this movie about? According to the synopsis, “Abril goes to Argentina to save her family from being bought by her ex. But when outside forces threaten the ranch the pair must come together, rekindling their love in the process.”

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Hallmark’s newest Winter Escape movie is Polar Opposites. This stars Rhiannon Fish, Markian Tarasiuk, Dean McDermott, and Maeve Quinlan. Emma desperately needs to get to Antarctica and will do anything she can to get there. Could she get into trouble sneaking on a cruise ship?

Here are all the details.

Photo: Markian Tarasiuk, Rhiannon Fish Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Johnson Production Group What Is Hallmark’s Polar Opposites About?

Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk are paired up for a chilly Hallmark Winter Escape movie, Polar Opposites. What is this new movie about? According to the synopsis, “Emma needs to get to Antarctica to reach her father and travels to South America but can’t get on a boat for the last leg. She sneaks onto a cruise ship and meets engineer Andy.”

Will they make it to Antarctica? Fans will have to watch.

Photo: Markian Tarasiuk, Rhiannon Fish...

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Is it possible to transform misfortune in the enchanting landscapes of Ireland-perhaps a delightful journey shared between mother and daughter holds the key to a brighter future. This intriguing premise unfolds in the forthcoming Hallmark romantic comedy, Love Of The Irish.

Frustrated by her bad luck, Fiona embarks on a journey to Ireland with her mother, Helen where she encounters a captivating single father, Liam who inspires her to create her own fortune.

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Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas is ending. Now, it is time for the network’s new Winter Escape programming. This is a series of four romcoms that take fans from Ireland to Antarctica, or thereabouts. Then Argentina to Belgium. The best part is that there are a lot of favorite actors in these movies.

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Here are all four movies.

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