
Candy Cane Candidate Cast: The movie Candy Cane Candidate stars Jacky Lai and Jake Epstein as the main cast. Let’s have a look at the detailed information about the movie cast, & crew, plot, trailer, and photos.
Candy Cane Candidate is a Lifetime original TV movie set to release on December 20, 2021, as a part of Lifetime’s Christmas holiday movie celebration ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime starring Jacky Lai and Jake Epstein. The movie also stars Kara Duncan, Mickey Nguyen, Stephanie Herrera, Jinny Wong, Edwina Renout, Benedict Marsh, and Danny Vo.
Candy Cane Candidate follows the charming Julia who returns to her hometown for Christmastime after the loss of her recent political campaign for the city council. Jacky Lai starred as Julia, and Jake Epstein starred as Parker, her old high school rival.
Candy Cane Candidate is directed by Pat Kiely, who is an actor, and producer, his directorial credit includes the recently released TV movies “Christmas in My Heart,” and “Cupids on Beacon Street.” Produced by Shane Boucher, and Caitlin Delaney. Arnie Zipursky, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, and Megan Ellstrom serve as executive producers.
Movie Details
Movie Name | Candy Cane Candidate |
Director | Pat Kiely |
Producers | Shane Boucher, Caitlin Delaney, Arnie Zipursky, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi |
Writers | Melissa Bustamante |
Editor | Ryan Kovack |
Country of Origin | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Romance |
Release Date | December 20, 2021 |
Original Network | Lifetime |
Candy Cane Candidate Main Cast
Jacky Lai

Jacky Lai Quick Biography
Nationality | Canadian |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | November 10 |
Age | |
Home Town | Toronto, Canada |
Known for | the roles Suzy Yung in “A Sugar & Spice Holiday,” and as Young Nun in “Once Upon a Time.” |
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Jake Epstein

Jake Epstein Quick Biography
Nationality | Canadian |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 16 January 1987 |
Age | 34 Years(as of 2021) |
Home Town | Toronto, Canada |
Known for | the Gemini Award-winning performance on “Degrassi,” Jake played the character of Craig Manning, a musician with bipolar disorder. Recurring roles “Designated Survivor,” “Suits,” and “Gone.” |
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Candy Cane Candidate Full Cast List
- Jake Epstein as Parker
- Jacky Lai as Julia
- Stephanie Herrera as Mayor Rodriguez
- Mickeey Nguyen as Jax
- Kara Duncan as Lucy
- Jinny Wong as Stella
- Benedict Marsh as Nick
- Edwina Renout as Sylvie
- Danny Vo as Daniel Nguyen
Candy Cane Candidate Plot
“Julia returns to her hometown of North Falls for Christmas after her recent political campaign for city council ended in a landslide loss. She realizes coming home means running into her old high school rival, Parker.”
Trailer
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Lifetime’s ‘Candy Cane Candidate’premiere on December 20, 2021, at 8/7c. Don’t miss to watch.