Coupled Up for Christmas on GAF: Full list of cast

From the creative minds of director Dylan Pearce, known for his work on Christmas Cupcakes, and writers Katy Breier and Erica Deutschman, Coupled Up for Christmas is a delightful holiday rom-com that promises to warm hearts. Released in 2023, the film quickly became a standout feature in Great American Family’s festive lineup.

Fans eager to catch the movie again can tune in for its next premiere on December 22, 2024, at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT, exclusively on Great American Family. Produced under Sebastian Battro, Tom Berry, and a team of seasoned filmmakers at Champlain Media, Coupled Up for Christmas is a feel-good Christmas film.

The film revolves around Tiffany Williams who reconnects with her longtime crush, Brett, only to find he’s taken. To make the holidays bearable, she teams up with Peter Brooks, who’s recovering from heartbreak, and together they fake a relationship to win back their soulmates.

Starring Sara Canning as Tiffany, Marcus Rosner as Peter, and Joe Perry as Brett, the cast delivers a heartfelt performance, making Coupled Up for Christmas a must-watch for the holiday.

Coupled Up for Christmas: Cast List explored

1) Sara Canning as Tiffany Williams

In Coupled Up for Christmas, Sara Canning portrays Tiffany Williams, who reconnects with her longtime crush, Brett, only to discover he is already in a relationship. To navigate the holiday season, Tiffany teams up with Peter Brooks, another heartbroken individual, and together they pretend to date to win back their respective soulmates.

Sara Canning is best known for her role as Jenna Sommers in television series The Vampire Diaries.

Throughout her career, Canning has received several accolades. She won the 2014 UBCP/ACTRA Award for Best Actress for her role in Remedy and the 2015 Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for the same series.

Additionally, she has received multiple nominations, including a 2012 Leo Award nomination for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama for Hannah's Law. Also a 2017 Leo Award nomination for Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for A Series of Unfortunate Events.

2) Marcus Rosner as Peter Brooks

In Coupled Up for Christmas, Marcus Rosner plays Peter Brooks, a man nursing a broken heart after a recent breakup. To get through the holiday season, Peter teams up with Tiffany Williams, played by Sara Canning, and they pretend to be a couple, each hoping to win back their former partners.

As the charade unfolds, Peter and Tiffany discover unexpected feelings for each other, leading to a heartwarming holiday romance.

Marcus Rosner is an actor from Canada, born on the west coast of British Columbia but raised on the prairies of Sherwood Park, Alberta. He started acting in the year 2012. Marcus Rosner is best known for his roles in television series like UnREAL, wherein he played Warren, and Arrow, wherein he portrayed the role of Max Fuller.

3) Joe Perry as Brett Stevenson

In Coupled Up for Christmas, Joe Perry played Brett Stevenson, the man who has been Tiffany Williams's crush for quite a while. Tiffany plans to make the big reveal to let Brett know just how deep her feelings run, but the problem is he is already in a relationship.

Joe Perry is a Canadian actor with film, television, and theatre credits. Among these are Rainy Season and A Miracle on Christmas Lake.

He featured as Tadeo in the last season of Amazon Prime's political sci-fi series, The Expanse, for which he garnered good reviews. He could be seen as Sam in the second season of Netflix's critically acclaimed thriller Black Summer.

His recent film credits include Range Roads, written and directed by Kyle Thomas and produced by North Country Cinema. The film had its world premiere at Cinequest San Jose International Film Festival in 2021 and continued its festival run across Canada and the US including the Canadian Film Festival and Austin Film Festival.

Joe also made a return to the stage for the world premiere of the play, The Extractionist by Canadian playwright Michaela Jeffery.

4) Jocelyn Chugg as Matilda Cameron

In Coupled Up for Christmas, Jocelyn Chugg portrays Matilda Cameron, the new girlfriend of Brett Stevenson. Her unexpected introduction complicates Tiffany Williams' plans to rekindle her romance with Brett.

Jocelyn Chugg is an actor, producer, and writer based in Calgary, Alberta. She began her career in the film industry in late 2020. In recognition of her talent, Jocelyn was nominated for the Best Performance award at the Alberta Film and Television Awards for her role in Coupled Up for Christmas. She has also been in the action film X-Communicado.

Other cast and characters in Coupled Up for Christmas

In addition to the main cast, Coupled Up for Christmas features a talented ensemble:

Megan Tracz as Camille Williams
Sue Huff as Gale
Colette Nwachi as Brie
Skye MacDonald as Lorraine
John Hudson as Sal Williams
Stephanie Wolfe as Nora
Dave Wolkowski as Roger
Everett Dool as Samuel

More about Coupled Up for Christmas

The official storyline of the movie on IMDb reads:

"This is the year Tiffany Williams is finally going be reunited with her longtime family friend Brett, only to find out he has a serious girlfriend. Tiffany pairs up with a recently-heartbroken Peter to win back the affection of their respective soulmates."

Coupled Up for Christmas will air on Great American Family on Sunday, December 22, at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT. Great American Family is a cable network offering family-friendly content like holiday movies, rom-coms, and fan-favorite series.

The network is available through various cable providers, with varying subscription prices. For international viewers, times include 5 pm PT, 1 am GMT, 6:30 am IST, and 11 am CET.

Edited by Niharika Dabral