‘JOURNEY BACK TO CHRISTMAS’
CAST BIOS
CANDACE CAMERON BURE (Hanna) – 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 CHANNEL /‘JOURNEY BACK TO CHRISTMAS’ – 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.
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OLIVER HUDSON (Jake) – Oliver Hudson began his acting career on such television series as "Dawson's Creek," "The Mountain," and "My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star" before moving on to star opposite David Spade in the hit CBS sitcom "Rules of Engagement." Oliver’s most recent credits include simultaneously starring in the ABC hit series “Nashville” and in Ryan Murphy’s cult FBC series, “Scream Queens.” His feature film credits include "The Out-of-Towners," "Kill The Man," "Black Christmas," "Strange Wilderness," "Grown Ups 2" and "Walk of Shame.”
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TOM SKERRITT (Tobias) - Tom Skerritt, Best Actor Emmy® winner for his series “Picket Femces,” is one of the most versatile and acclaimed American actors of movies and TV. At UCLA Film School, he acted in theatre and began writing for screen as a means to understand the full embrace of his primary interest, directing film. While acting on stage, he was seen and hired to be in a small film where he met Robert Redford and Sydney Pollack. Soon after that film, he met Director Robert Altman, with whom he mentored as a filmmaker, which led him to be cast in “M*A*S*H.” Watching other actors in the Altman classic, Skerritt suggested one of those actors, Bud Cort, to Hal Ashby for “Harold And Maude,” then continued to mentor with Ashby. Other classic films followed; “Turning Point” (Best Supporting Actor Award, National Board of Review), “Alien”, “A River Runs Through It,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Top Gun,” and “Contact.”
In 1994 he received a Life Achievement Honor from UCLA. In 2007, a Life Achievement from Wayne State University was followed with a Laureate Award from The Rainier Club in Seattle. In 2011, he received the Saturn Best Guest Actor Award - TV.
Skerritt continues to act, but his private interests have expanded to the creative vibrancy of Seattle and the inherent sociological implications of the most influential of all media, the movies. In 2004, along with other Hollywood transplants, he founded The Film School in Seattle, a school focused on Storytelling centering on Film.
From the success of that school, he has recently taken Storytelling to PTS VETS at Fort Lewis, (JBLM), in Tacoma, Washington.
Recently, Tom Skerritt starred in “A Hologram for the King” alongside Tom Hanks and directed by Tom Tykwer along with guest appearances on “Madam Secretary” and “The Good Wife.”
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