'I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It' Cast and Character Guide

A ruined wedding, a surprise kiss, and a billionaire CEO set the stage for “I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It,” a vertical drama filled with romance, betrayal, and revenge. The series stars a mix of rising vertical drama actors and familiar short-form faces led by Makenna Ginn and Tyler Scherer.

“I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It” mixes workplace romance, betrayal, and revenge into one fast-moving vertical drama. The series follows Gabrielle Taylor after a humiliating breakup pushes her into the orbit of powerful CEO Kyle Wright, changing both of their lives in unexpected ways.

From rising vertical drama stars to experienced character actors, the cast helps bring the emotional twists of the series to life. Here’s a closer look at the actors behind the main characters in “I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It.”

The poster for "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

Makenna Ginn as Gabrielle Taylor

Makenna Ginn plays Gabrielle Taylor, an aspiring model whose life spirals after discovering that her boyfriend Warren is marrying her best friend, Camilla. After crashing their wedding and impulsively kissing Kyle Wright, Gabrielle suddenly finds herself pulled into the billionaire CEO’s world.

Ginn has appeared in several vertical dramas as both a protagonist and a villain, including in “The Real Heiress Strikes Back,” “The Man Who Stands Beside You,” “Teacher’s Pet,” “Gold Digger or Pure Heiress,” “After Divorce, I Built a Fabulous Life,” “Billionaire Daddy: The Hunt Is On!” and "The Day the Champion Racer Lost His Bride."

Makenna Ginn as Gabrielle Taylor in "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

Originally from Seattle, Ginn said her love for acting began when she was very young, even before she could properly spell the word “theatre.” She later moved to Los Angeles to study Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University and has since worked across short films, streaming projects, and vertical dramas.

Outside acting, Ginn is also a singer and pianist, and she has spoken about her interest in songwriting and fashion design (personal website). Her résumé also lists training in voice, stage combat, singing, and acting for the camera.

Tyler Scherer as Kyle Wright

Tyler Scherer joins the "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" cast as Kyle Wright, the wealthy CEO who becomes fascinated with Gabrielle after their unexpected kiss at the wedding. He later hires her as his assistant, and their relationship slowly develops while he helps her fight back against the people who mistreated her.

Scherer has become a familiar face in vertical dramas through projects like “Did You Have to Be a Hockey Star?,” “To Be by My Side,” “Taming the Landlord,” “My Knockout Fake Husband,” “Mafia King’s Missing Wife Back with Twins,” and “Chasing Kiarra.”

Tyler Scherer as Kyle Wright in "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

Before entering the vertical drama space, Scherer built experience in television, theater, commercials, and voice work. He started in musical theater at an early age and trained in Point Park University. His résumé includes appearances in Disney’s “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” and Lifetime’s “My Crazy Ex.”

Speaking in an interview, Scherer shared that he is drawn to roles that push him outside his comfort zone. “I love following different characters and challenging myself and doing things that scares me,” he said, noting that he looks for scripts that “have heart to them.”

Apart from acting, he is also skilled in dance, hockey, baseball, and stunt work.

Tyler Scherer as Kyle Wright in "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

Jesse Katz as Warren

Jesse Katz plays Warren, Gabrielle’s cheating ex-boyfriend whose marriage to Camilla sparks the entire story. Warren constantly underestimates Gabrielle, but he quickly becomes jealous once he realizes she has moved on with Kyle.

Katz has also appeared in vertical dramas such as “Dragon Firefighter and His Love,” “Rich, Ripped & All Mine!,” “Surrender to My Ex’s Dad,” and “The Bookworm & the Billionaire.”

Jesse Katz as Warren in "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

According to his resume, Katz studied at Stella Adler and the T. Schreiber Studio after graduating from Bucknell University in 2021. His training also includes improv work at The Groundlings and UCB Theatre in Los Angeles.

Outside acting, Katz is also a content creator and musician with skills in guitar, singing, comedy, and Spanish dialect work.

B Hale as Camilla

B Hale plays Camilla, Gabrielle’s former best friend who betrays her by marrying Warren. Camilla becomes one of Gabrielle’s biggest antagonists throughout the series as tensions between them continue to escalate.

Hale has appeared in “Move to Countryside! Marry a Billionaire!,” “Can’t Get Enough of You,” and “Money, Robots, and a Happy 4th of July.”

B Hale as Camilla in "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

Before pursuing acting full-time, Hale worked several different jobs, including preschool teaching and sales, before moving to Los Angeles. In an interview, she shared that she had already completed multiple micro drama series and was beginning to explore writing and producing.

Hale also spoke about her growing interest in stunt work, describing it as a powerful way to better understand and use her body as a performance tool.

Monique Parent as Cassandra

Monique Parent plays Cassandra, Gabrielle’s cruel aunt who takes control of the house Gabrielle inherited from her mother. Cassandra repeatedly clashes with Gabrielle as the fight over the home intensifies.

Parent is a longtime actress with nearly 200 acting credits, including projects like “Magic Funhouse!,” “Normal British Series,” “Love Is a Dangerous Dance,” and “Dear Evil Stepsisters, the Prince Is Mine.”

Adam Chisnall as Mark

Adam Chisnall plays Mark, Kyle Wright’s assistant who helps bring Gabrielle and Kyle together after the wedding incident.

Chisnall’s recent credits include “Move to Countryside! Marry a Billionaire!,” “Meet My Mafia King on Christmas,” “It Was Always You,” and “Return of the Gold King.”

Chisnall studied comedy at The Second City in Chicago and earned a degree in Music Theatre from Point Park University. He has also appeared in productions for Netflix, ABC, Comedy Central, and Dhar Mann Studios.

Adam Chisnall as Mark in "I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" | Source: youtube/dramabox

"I Kissed a CEO and He Liked It" started streaming on Drama Box in July 2025.