Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure is an actress, producer, author, and media executive whose career spans four decades in family and faith-based entertainment. Cameron Bure is best known for her role as D.J. Tanner in "Full House" and "Fuller House," Summer Van Horne in "Make It or Break It," and for starring in numerous Hallmark Channel original films, including the lead character in adaptations of the Aurora Teagarden novel series.

Cameron Bure began her acting career at age 5 with national commercial spots, later earning guest roles on series such as "Alice," "St. Elsewhere," and "Who's the Boss?," and making her film debut in "Some Kind of Wonderful." Her portrayal of the eldest Tanner daughter on the ABC sitcom "Full House" brought her national recognition, with the show's eight-year run ranking among the most successful series in television history.

After "Full House," Cameron Bure took a step back from Hollywood to focus on her personal life before returning to the screen. She re-entered the industry with a role on "Make It or Break It" and published a faith-based memoir. Cameron Bure also began a long-standing partnership with Hallmark Channel, headlining holiday features such as "Christmas Under Wraps," "Switched for Christmas," and "If I Only Had Christmas." She starred as the librarian-detective in Hallmark's "The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries," adapted from Charlaine Harris's series, appearing in a series of television movies. Her work with Hallmark Channel achieved significant viewership, with "Christmas Under Wraps" becoming the network's most-watched telecast.

Cameron Bure has demonstrated versatility beyond scripted television. She was a finalist on season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars," finishing in third place. She joined The View as a co-host, serving as a conservative voice and earning two Daytime Emmy nominations with her colleagues. Cameron Bure has authored four books, including the New York Times bestseller "Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness." Her public engagement on topics of faith, wellness, and purpose has positioned her as a prominent voice in family and faith-based media.

Cameron Bure has expanded her role in the entertainment industry as a creative executive. She became chief content officer of Great American Media, where she develops and produces original content. She received the Grace Award for TV for her performance in her first Great American Family film, "A Christmas…Present," and the award for Best Family Television at the Movieguide Awards. Cameron Bure also co-founded CandyRock Enterprises, a joint venture focused on developing and distributing family-friendly television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature-length films.

Cameron Bure remains active in faith-based and family entertainment. She competed in season 13 of "The Masked Singer" as Cherry Blossom and starred in "Unsung Hero," the origin story of Grammy Award-winning artists For King & Country and Rebecca St. James. She appeared alongside her daughter in the Great American Family Christmas movie "Timeless Tidings of Joy," portraying Ally, a woman who inherits her grandmother's letter-press shop. Cameron Bure was nominated for a Grace Award for her performance in the series, reinforcing her role as an advocate for faith-based entertainment. With a podcast, clothing line, philanthropic work, and ongoing production projects, Cameron Bure continues to be a dynamic presence in family and faith-based media.