Candace Cameron was the youngest of four children, born in southern California to Robert and Barbara Cameron . Following in the footsteps of her TV superstar older brother Kirk Cameron , (who played Mike Seaver for 7 seasons on the hit show "Growing Pains" (1985)), Candace decided to pursue acting herself. She appeared in several commercials, and guest-starred on shows such as "Punky Brewster" (1984), "St. Elsewhere" (1982) and "Who's the Boss?" (1984). In 1986, at age 10, she was cast as Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner, the eldest daughter, on "Full House" (1987). The show's eight-year run ranks it among the most successful series of all time. Candace also appeared in the films Punchline (1988) (playing Sally Field 's daughter) and Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) (as Eric Stoltz ' sister), as well as numerous television movies. After "Full House" (1987) ended its run, Candace married hockey player Valeri Bure at the age of 20. They have three children. Candace continues to make appearances on "I Love the '80s" (2002), and hosted 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005) (TV) on the E! network.

Husband Valeri Bure was a star hockey player for NHL's Calgary Flames.Younger sister of Kirk Cameron and sister-in-law of Chelsea Noble .Splits her time between Calgary, Canada and Los Angeles, CA.Spent some time in the summer of 1992 in Madrid (Spain) learning Spanish, while living with a family.Attended Chatsworth High School in Chatsworth, California with Lori Beth Denberg and Lindsay Sloane .Sister-in-law of NHL superstar Pavel Bure and Chelsea Noble .Used to be neighbors with Adam Rich , of "Eight Is Enough" (1977) fame.Older sister, Bridgette Cameron , had a guest role on "Full House" (1987) on 7 February 1995.Was matron of honor at former "Full House" (1987) co-star Jodie Sweetin 's first wedding and her daughter Natasha was flower girl.Very first acting job was commercial for Mutual of Omaha Insurance. The commercial never aired.Siblings are called Bridgette Cameron , Melissa Cameron and Kirk Cameron .Has three children with husband Valeri Bure : Natasha Valerievna Bure (born August 15, 1998), Lev Valerievich Bure (born February 20, 2000) and Maksim Valerievich Bure (born January 20, 2002).Husband Valeri Bure is a star hockey player for the Florida Panthers.Husband Valeri Bure is now playing for the Dallas Stars (2004). [2004]Introduced to her husband Valeri Bure by former "Full House" (1987) co-star Dave Coulier . After their wedding, Valeri sent Coulier an autographed hockey stick with the message, "Dear Dave, thank you for Candace."Auditioned for the role of Vicki the Robot in "Small Wonder" (1985).Her family is of Swiss descent.Her husband, Valeri Bure , was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 2005.Her last name is pronounced "Bur-Ray."Daughter of Robert Cameron and Barbara Cameron .Was number 100 on VH1's "100 Greatest Kid Stars" (2005)Attended Nevada Ave Elementary School in West Hills, California. When "Full House" (1987) began, her teachers were often invited to attend tapings of the show. She spoke at her graduation in the spring of 1988 and received a roaring ovation from the families gathered.Parade Grand Marshall for the 1991 Seafair Torchlight Parade in Seattle, Washington.Sister-in-law of Chelsea Noble and John Ridenour .