Actress, producer, host, New York Times Best-Selling Author, inspirational speaker, mother of three and wife, Bure is emerging as one of the most powerful women in entertainment. She currently appears on four 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 Bure 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.
Bure has stepped back into her role as D.J. in Netflix’s top-rated original series “Fuller House.” The much buzzed about series follows Bure (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. Now in its third season, they have won multiple Teen Choice, People’s Choice and Kids Choice Awards.
After finishing a three-year run as her character Summer Van Horn on ABC Family Network’s “Make It or Break It,” Bure 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.
Bure’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 third 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. Her fourth book, “Staying Stylish: Cultivating a Confident Look, Style, and Attitude” will be released on November 21st.
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,” “Christmas Detour,” “Christmas Under Wraps,” “Journey Back to Christmas” and “Switched for Christmas,” which premiered in November of 2017.
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 three 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.
