In this episode of GoodChat, Evan Gambardella and Greg Duffy take us behind the scenes of their newest project, Straight Until He Kissed Me. The conversation dives into their acting journeys and the world of vertical storytelling, exploring how they each found their voice on-screen.
Wrenley Hines is a bodyguard who specializes in protecting women who have been victims of domestic violence. With five years of experience and a spotless record, she is highly respected in her field. After going on a blind date with Max Silva, a top local lawyer,the two quickly fall in love and rush into marriage. Concerned that her profession might be too much of a burden for him, Wrenley keeps the true nature of her job a secret.Her sweet and innocent persona is well-received by the Silva family, except for her mother-in-law, Helen.Helen is consistently worried about Wrenley's presence and repeatedly urges her to leave the Silva family. After moving into the Silva household,Wrenley begins to notice strange things, such as unexplained bruises on Helen’s body and the fearful look in the eyes of Della, Max's daughter from his late first wife. During a family gathering, Wrenley learns that the men in the Silva family have a disturbing history of domestic abuse. Helen, Max's late wife Quincy, and even Della have all been victims of this violent tradition. To her shock, Max, her seemingly kind lawyer husband, is no exception and has a cruel, abusive side.Determined to help Helen and Della escape the toxic grip of the Silva family, Wrenley continues to hide her true identity while staying close to Max, hoping to gather concrete evidence of his abuse. Her ultimate goal is to win custody of Della in a divorce battle, ensuring that the cycle of violence is broken.
Nolan Lawson, past fifty, never expects a second chance—until a mysterious system restores his youth in a world torn by war. To survive, he strikes a deal with the gravely wounded General Harper Hartwell. Harper, disguised as a man, slips into the army camp with him. From farmer to fighter, Nolan begins an extraordinary rise to power, carving his path in the chaos of a broken land.
Ada Scott, the world's top crisis expert, abandoned her seven-figure career to take a mid-level job at a Hugh Group hotel, all to quietly chase Todd Hugh, the heir she'd secretly loved for ten years.Their staged "chance encounter" spiraled into a sudden, legal marriage, neither expecting the other's hidden agenda.Every step Ada plotted, Todd had already anticipated. Their schemes mirrored each other, masking the same unspoken truth: a decade of longing.When the lies finally fell away, only one thing remained: the kiss they'd waited ten years to share.
For three years, Emily Davis faithfully carried out her duties as Benjamin Parker's wife, believing her gentleness could eventually thaw his heart. Sadly, she came to realize that her efforts were in vain. Disheartened, she made the difficult decision to end their marriage. Emily, determined to focus on her career and avoid past mistakes, remains steadfast. Benjamin, however, refuses to give up. Hence, he embarks on a journey to win back his wife's heart.
Jayden was born into an incredibly wealthy family. His mother is the world's richest woman, and his three sisters are powerhouse leaders in finance, the military, and healthcare. Despite all this, Jayden finds himself in love with his childhood friend, Xenia. One day, when Xenia is about to be hit by a car, Jayden rushes to save her, but in the process,he sustains a severe injury to his sciatic nerve. Doctors initially declare him permanently paralyzed, but his mother spares no expense,hiring a top-tier medical team to help him recover. To test whether Xenia truly loves him, Jayden's mother encourages him to fake his paralysis and continue his relationship with her. Just before their wedding, Jayden decides to stand up from his wheelchair in front of everyone. However, to his shock, he catches Xenia in a compromising situation with his best friend, John, just days before their big day...
In their previous life, Fabian Quinn only realized after marrying Laurel Sweeney that she had never truly let go of Ian Solis, her first love. When she got the news of Ian's death, grief consumed her. Without hesitation, she took the abortion pills and ended her life. In an effort to save her, Fabian tragically lost his own life. When they opened their eyes once more, everything had changed. This time, Laurel chose Ian, the man who had always held a special place in her heart, while Laurel, in his rebirth, became the wealthiest man alive. In this life, their paths are completely different...
The Judge, holding the power over life and death, has always drawn much attention.Hemera Yates, the last Judge on earth, faced many trials. Eight years ago,near death among corpses, she was rescued by Frank Gates. Grateful, she vowed to forgive him 101 times and stayed by his side, even having his daughter.But her love was unreturned. When the chances ran out, her identity as the Judge was revealed.
She was a destitute and poor woman living under someone else's roof, forced to take the blame for someone else's crimes and later forced into a transaction that resulted in her becoming pregnant.He was the wealthy and powerful young master of Williamstown, who believed that she was a corrupted and greedy woman with a tainted reputation.Unable to bear being near him, she disappeared from his side.In a fit of rage, he searched everywhere and eventually captured her.
A cruel twist of fate tore Jaxon and Yvette apart. She walked away carrying his child, raising the little one alone. Five years later, tragedy struck—her child's life hung by a thread. The system gave her only one way to save him: endure a hundred wounds from Jaxon. For their son Alex, Yvette swallowed her pride and stepped back into his world. Now, with the tally already at ninety‑seven, the final blows are drawing near…
Rosie Lynn, upon discovering her biological father's immense wealth, faces a tragic accident. With her mother's sudden demise and her father left comatose, she becomes a mute due to trauma. Abandoned by her grandfather, she is secretly raised by a housekeeper near the wealthy heir. After 15 years, Rosie's father awakens to find himself deceived by a false heiress. As she interacts with the wealthy father, she begins to realize her true identity as the real heiress.
At 15, Evan Jose met the love of his life. Having been diagnosed with a rare illness since childhood and given no more than 30 years to live, Evan tasted a candy from Tina Skyler, and that very candy drove away his misery. Over the years, Evan kept supporting Tina, watching his little moon grow into an exceptional dancer. When he had only 7 months left to live, he made a selfish decision. He married her, aiming to love her silently, as he had done for the past 14 years. But he forgot that the look of love can't be hidden. His feelings grew stronger. He reveled in her cute yet awkward attempts to please him, was captivated by her unintentional touches, and couldn't bear the thought of any other man near Tina. With his life slipping away and his love impossible to let go, a countdown of love began.
A freak marriage forced her to replace her sister and marry a man in a wheelchair. Pulled into conspiracy involving the rich, a love-hate relationship bloomed between the handsome high-powered businessman and his young and beautiful wife! "Matthias, I thought your legs were unusable? So, you lied to me!" "I never said that!" Unable to escape from his capture, she begged, "I’m just a substitute, please let me go!"
Melody was lying in a puddle of blood on the day of her divorce. Apparently, fate decided to test her as she went into labor in a snowstorm. This incident was triggering enough for her to remember her true identy. She was the pride and joy of a wealthy family, but was unfortunate enough to be involved in marriage with Wayne Muller as his mentally handicapped wife. However, the man appeared in front of her, looking like a wreck on her engagement day. He said, "Please stop toying with me, Melody." Melody replied with a scoff and said, "Oh Mr. Muller, it's your turn to be beneath me now."
In his pursuit of a non-materialistic life partner, a billionaire CEO, Cyril Saul, masquerades as a deliveryman to explore blind dates.During one such encounter, a girl named Sabrina Doris, oblivious to his true identity, makes a startling confession, "I seek no wealth, no lavish homes, nor fancy cars. If you sincerely care about me, I'm ready for a simple life with you. Will you marry me?" By the time they met, Sabrina was having lunch with her snobbish future mother-in-law, who disparaged her modest family background, assuming she was only after money. The woman even presents Sabrina with an unfair prenuptial agreement.
Ben Taylor and Dominique Rose join the couch to spill everything about their roles in "Hear Me Once More." From messy plot twists to the unique challenges of vertical TV, they dive into what made this project unforgettable—on screen and off.
He marries an unattractive substitute bride as part of a plot. To his surprise, not only does this wife of his have no boundaries, but she also constantly showers him with affection.Unable to endure it any longer, he presses his wife against the wall and says, "Seducing me comes at a price."
After years of military service, I became famous in a single battle. However, I suddenly received news that my closest brother had been killed and died with resentment... Now that I have returned with unrivaled power, I will crush my enemies to pieces and make everyone bow to me!