Actress Kandyse McClure is winning over audiences on Virgin River—Netflix’s longest-running and most-streamed original, already renewed for Season 8. The South African-born beauty, now based in British Columbia, sat down virtually with LifeMinute’s editor-in-chief, Joann Butler, to talk about stepping into the role of Kaia in Season 5—a character she calls a “gift” after years of darker, more emotionally heavy parts.
Now, with Virgin River, she’s embracing lighter, more layered storytelling—while fans continue to connect with Kaia’s independence and emotional depth.
Off-screen, McClure’s life is just as grounded: she prides herself on honing a green thumb, and cherishes a full-circle love story with her husband.