Amy Groening
ActressActive 2019–2026
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12Hallmark films
5 at Christmas
Audience rating6.5 / 10
across 9 rated films
Weirdness4.4 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Because of Cupid2026
Amy Groening is the kind of actor a network keeps reaching for without ever putting her name at the top of the poster. Across 12 films since 2019 she has led only once, which makes her one of those steady supporting players who quietly hold the small town together. And it really is small town winter most of the time, six of each, with five Christmas titles to her name. She works often with Paul Essiembre, sharing four films, so there is a familiar face in her corner. Her best-reviewed outing is Miracle in Bethlehem, PA from 2023 at 7.0, with Project Christmas Wish and Tis the Season to be Merry close behind. She plays it straight rather than chasing the strange, which is exactly what a cozy December role wants.
Follow & about Amy
- From
- Winnipeg
Amy Groening is a Canadian actress from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is most noted for her performance as Chicky in the film Bone Cage, for which she received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021.
Amy’s signature
Across 12 films, Amy often leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas5 films
- small towns6 films
- an executive2 films
- a scene-stealing pet7 films
Coming up next
Newest title for Amy7 hours
7 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 5 festive titles.
Known for
Tis the Season to be Merry6.8
as Darlene Walters · 2021
Weirdness 3/10
Snowkissed6.1
as Jayne · 2021
Weirdness 4/10
Project Christmas Wish6.9
as Joan · 2020
Weirdness 6/10
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA7.0
as Frankie · 2023
Weirdness 5/10
My One & Only6.5
as Lisa Grey · 2019
Weirdness 5/10
The Secret Ingredient6.8
as Sara · 2020
Weirdness 4/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Amy’s most frequent on-screen partner is Paul Essiembre, with 4 films together.
Where Amy fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Amy keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 12 movies
Newest first2020s
11 films- 2026
Because of CupidActress as Naomi Thomas · Small TownNot ratedWeird 8/10 - 2024
'Twas the Date Before ChristmasActress as Jessie · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2023Miracle in Bethlehem, PAActress as Frankie · Christmas7.0Weird 5/10
- 2023
The Santa SummitActress as Goon · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2022
Francesca Quinn, PIActress as Sally Gibson · Misunderstanding6.1Weird 3/10 - 2022
Pumpkin EverythingActress as Carla · Small Town6.3Weird 3/10 - 2022
We Wish You a Married ChristmasActress as Kayla · Christmas5.9Weird 2/10 - 2021SnowkissedActress as Jayne · Small Town6.1Weird 4/10
- 2021Tis the Season to be MerryActress as Darlene Walters · Christmas6.8Weird 3/10
- 2020Project Christmas WishActress as Joan · Christmas6.9Weird 6/10
- 2020The Secret IngredientActress as Sara · Valentine's Day6.8Weird 4/10
Amy’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Amy’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Amy Groening
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Amy from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- King of Killersas Karla Garan2023
- 'Tis the Season to be Merryas Darlene Walters2021
- Halloween Partyas Grace2020
- Frankie Drake Mysteriesas Winnie Hudson2017 · TV
- The Voidas Dispatch2016
- Teen Lustas Cheryl2014
- Goonas Teenage Singer2012
- Father's Dayas Chelsea2011
Amy’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Jeff Beesley5 films
- Gary Yates2 films
Most written by
- Joie Botkin2 films
Who Amy works with
The cast and crew Amy keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.5 across 9 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Amy Groening been in?
- We have 12 Hallmark movies on file for Amy Groening, spanning 2019–2026.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Amy Groening known for?
- Amy is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a scene-stealing pet.
- What is Amy Groening's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Miracle in Bethlehem, PA (2023) is Amy's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.0/10 audience rating.
- What is Amy Groening's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Tis the Season to be Merry (2021) has more audience votes than any other Amy Groening Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Amy Groening usually star with?
- Amy has shared 4 films with Paul Essiembre, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- What is Amy Groening working on next?
- Amy has a new Hallmark title on the way: Because of Cupid (2026).
- Is Amy Groening still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Amy Hallmark film we have is from 2026, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Amy Groening made?
- Amy Groening turns up in 5 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Amy Groening's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Amy Hallmark title we have is My One & Only (2019).
- Where is Amy Groening from?
- Amy is from Winnipeg.
- What does Amy Groening do in Hallmark movies?
- Amy Groening works on Hallmark films as actress.
Data & sources
Amy’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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