An Aurora Teagarden Mystery’
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‘THE JULIUS HOUSE: AN AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERY’ CAST BIOS CANDACE CAMERON BURE (Aurora Teagarden) – Actress, producer, host, New York Times Best-Selling Author, inspirational speaker, mother of 3 and wife Candace Cameron Bure is emerging as one of the most powerful women in entertainment. She currently appears on 4 different television networks (ABC, Netflix, Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) and is considered by millions as a role model to women of all ages. Viewers watched Candace grow up as ‘D.J. Tanner’ in the beloved television series “Full House” during the show's eight-year run. After taping its final episode in 1995, “Full House” still ranks as one of the most successful series of all time. Candace reprises her role as ‘D.J. in Netflix's highly anticipated new original comedy series "Fuller House.” The much buzzed about series follows Candace (‘D.J.’) as a widow and mother of three, and when things become too much to handle, she calls in the help of her sister ‘Stephanie’ (Jodie Sweetin) and best friend ‘Kimmy Gibbler’ (Andrea Barber.) Guest appearances throughout the series include the original legacy cast members John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Lori Loughlin. Fans of Candace can see her daily as a Co-host of the ABC Television Network’s “The View,” where she joins Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Michelle Collins, Paula Faris, and Raven-Symone. Candace has become a breakout fan-favorite on the show in which she engages in colorful conversations and shares her opinion on everything from everyday issues, political events, and controversial news headlines. After finishing a three year run as her character ‘Summer Van Horn’ on ABC Family Network’s “Make It Or Break It,” Candace became the Executive Producer with her production company iCandy Productions for her new hit mystery movie series AURORA TEAGARDEN on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in which she plays the title character. The series is based on the books by New York Times Best-Selling Author Charlaine Harris. Candace’s third book, Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction which chronicles her journey of self-discovery on season 18 of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” that came by leaping out of her comfort zone. The book includes the highs and lows, the roadblocks, and the personal victories that she experienced while competing. While making it to the finals and finishing 3rd with her dance partner Mark Ballas, it was here that she stood with courage and conviction as she displayed her Christian faith on one of the largest platforms of her life. Her first two books, Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness and Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose made her a New York Times Best-Selling Author. Candace has starred in multiple movies for Hallmark Channel including “Puppy Love,” “Moonlight & Mistletoe,” and “Let It Snow,” along with “Finding Normal,” Emmy nominated “The Heart Of Christmas” and soon to be released, “Christmas Detour.” Her most recent movie “Christmas Under Wraps” broke records becoming Hallmark's most watched telecast ever and cable’s second most-watched original movie of 2014. (more) HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES /‘THE JULIUS HOUSE: AN AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERY’ – Cast Bios – Page 2 With a philanthropic spirit that shines through her work, Candace is passionate about non-profits Skip1.org, Compassion International and National House of Hope. A devoted wife to her husband, former NHL star Val Bure (the two were introduced at a hockey game by Dave Coulier) the two have been happily married since 1996. Together with their 3 children, Natasha, Lev and Maks, they split their time between Los Angeles and Napa Valley, California which is home to their highly rated boutique wine label, Bure Family Wines. ### MARILU HENNER (Aida Teagarden) – With the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a sage, and the memory of a super hero, Marilu Henner has deservedly earned the nickname “Perpetual Motion.” Along with starring in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, “Taxi” and “Evening Shade,” this five time Golden Globe™ Nominee is also a New York Times Best Selling author of nine books on health, lifestyle, parenting, and memory. As one of only twelve people documented with HSAM (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory), Henner was featured on “60 Minutes” and continues to be part of brain, memory, and Alzheimer's research. For three years she has served as a consultant on the CBS show “Unforgettable,” whose main character has HSAM. Recently, audiences have seen Henner as a reoccurring character on Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” on “The Crazy Ones” (as Robin William’s ex-wife and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s mom), “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice,” and on CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” (as Ashton Kutcher’s love interest!). Marilu has appeared before Congress seven times (Women’s Cardiovascular Disease, Food Supplements, Dietary Guidelines (2004 and 2014), Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2010, etc.) and she frequently lectures throughout the country as a keynote speaker. Her brain health, focus and memory supplement SPARK by Ascenta Health can be found all over the United States and Canada. In addition to hosting her own daily radio show The Marilu Henner Show for Sun Broadcast Group, Marilu can also be seen touring the country in her one woman show, A Memorable Evening with Marilu Henner. In January, she will be starring alongside Candace Cameron-Bure in Hallmark’s “Aurora Teagarden: Three Bedrooms One Corpse.” Marilu is married to Michael Brown, CEO of Browntrout Publishers, and is the busy mother of two college boys, Nick and Joey. ### YANNICK BISSON (Martin) - With over 60 credits to his name, Yannick Bisson is well known to audiences in 110 countries around the world as Detective William Murdoch on the global hit series “Murdoch Mysteries,” currently filming its 10th season for CBC, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, UKTV and France Television. He has also directed five episodes of the series. (more) HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES /‘THE JULIUS HOUSE: AN AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERY’ – Cast Bios – Page 3 Bisson also starred as FBI Agent Jack Hudson in the crime series “Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye,” and as Joey Barrett opposite Rick Springfield in adventure series “High Tide.” Bisson can also be seen in the upcoming feature film, “A Year by the Sea,” based on the best-selling book by Joan Anderson and is currently filming the feature “Wolfcop.” A Montreal native who now lives in Toronto, Bisson got his first big break in 1984 when he landed a role in CBC’s critically acclaimed television movie “Hockey Night” with Megan Follows and Rick Moranis. This was followed by the lead role in his first feature film, “Toby McTeague.” Bisson spent a year in New Zealand with his young family shooting the first season of “High Tide” and several more years in the U.S. shooting seasons two and three of the series. While he was in the U.S., “Access Hollywood” named him “one of the six hottest most up-and-coming actors to look out for," a list that also included Vince Vaughn. Bisson returned to Canada to perform the lead role of Richmond Hobson in the CBC series “Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy,” as well as attorney Brian Tedrow in the hit Showtime series “Soul Food.” Recent credits include guest-starring roles in The CW’s “Beauty and the Beast;” CBS/CTV’s “Flashpoint;” CTV/Fox International’s “The Listener;” four Roxy Hunter family television movies; the dramatic TV movie “The Secrets of Comfort House;” the action feature “Animal 2” starring Ving Rhames; and the lead role in the indie film “Nothing Really Matters,” which was successfully received at film festivals throughout the world. Bisson also appeared in the feature film “Casino Jack,” starring Kevin Spacey, which premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Additional credits include the romantic TV movies “I Do (But I Don’t)” with Denise Richards and Dean Cain and “See Jane Date;” “The Day Reagan Was Shot,” starring Academy Award® winner Richard Dreyfuss; “The Moving of Sophia Myles,” with Della Reese; the Lifetime movie “Too Late To Say Goodbye” with Rob Lowe; and “Young At Heart” for CBS and Warner Brothers, in a supporting role opposite Oscar® winner Olympia Dukakis, and featuring the last appearance of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Bisson is happily married to actress, author and producer Shantelle Craig and has three daughters, Brianna, Dominique and Mikaela, who were instrumental in his decision to volunteer with Sheena’s Place, a support centre for people affected by eating disorders. Yannick and Shantelle also volunteer and support Camp Ooch, a camp for kids fighting cancer, as well as Childhood Cancer Canada. --HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES-- .