The School of Cinema and Media Arts invited pastor, author and podcast host Lucas Miles and well-known actress and producer Candace Cameron-Bure to record a live studio podcast this past Thursday.
CELEBRITY SIGHTING
The event also welcomed students and other community members to sit in as guests. Through a Q&A interview format, fans had the opportunity to dive deeper into Cameron-Bure’s life and see how faith comes into play throughout her career. The night was filled with applause from fans commending Cameron-Bure for her dedication to faith while working in Hollywood.
Cameron-Bure is known for the hit ‘90s sitcom “Full House,” the reboot “Fuller House” and her numerous cameos on the Hallmark channel. The night began with the often-asked question—how did Cameron-Bure get into acting?
“I started acting at five years old, because I grew up here in Southern California,” Cameron-Bure said during the Q&A interview. “I just went on commercial auditions instead of playing soccer.”
LIFE AS A CHILD STAR
Due to the accomplishments of her older brother, Kirk Cameron, on the television show “Growing Pains,” Cameron-Bure’s parents better understood how to navigate her childhood success once Full House became a national hit.
“I knew by the third season of Full House that our show was a big hit with fans—not the critics, but fans,” Cameron-Bure said.
Although Cameron-Bure’s family had two booming stars in Hollywood, her father made sure she did not let the superstar status get to her head. Cameron-Bure recalls her dad referring to the entertainment industry as a “fairy-tale.” Despite her success, Cameron-Bure’s parents always expected her to complete household chores and school-work after auditions, seeing acting as an “extracurricular activity.”
INTEGRATING FAITH INTO THE WORKPLACE
Though Cameron-Bure is now a Christian, she was not raised in a Christian household, as many would think. Cameron-Bure said her household practiced biblical morals, but her family did not profess the faith until her junior high years when her parents started attending church.
Cameron-Bure has not only expressed her faith in her personal life but in her career as well. Through her faith-based decor collection with DaySpring and consistency of staying within her personal boundaries of the brand, Cameron-Bure has become a pioneer for those looking to bring their faith into work.
As a working professional who understands the power of saying no, Cameron-Bure advised the audience to ask themselves two questions when beginning a project—why do I want to do this and what is my purpose?
“As a Christian, you should do your job with excellence,” Cameron-Bure said. “You should carry yourself with character always, you should honor whatever you’re doing with everyone you’re working with to be kind.”
AUDIENCE INTERACTION
To conclude the event, Cameron-Bure answered questions from the audience about her relationship with her brother, how she met her husband and some of her favorite memories from being in the industry.
