HallmarkDB
Actress

Donna Benedicto

Starring in Hallmark films since 2016. 4 films with Christopher Russell.

Hallmark films
13
at Christmas
3
average rating of 13 rated films
6.5
average weirdness, Hallmark median 4
3.4
Browse the films

Start hereThree ways into her films

Best reviewedSweet CarolinaRated 6.8 by 1,743 viewersWeirdestChristmas on My MindWeirdness 6 of 10, weirder than 82% of Hallmark filmsNewestThe Stars Between Us2026, as Claire

Every Hallmark film

2020s 9 films

2010s 4 films

Beyond Hallmark

  • The Main Event2020, Film, as Announcer
  • Buddy Games2019, Film, as Faith
  • The Good Doctor2017, TV series, as Wren Braxton
  • You Me Her2016, TV series, as Michelle
  • Supergirl2015, TV series, as Agent Reiff
  • Minority Report2015, TV series, as Female Bartender

Who she works with

Most frequent co-star

Christopher Russell

In 4 films together.

What turns up in her films

Traits that show up in her films more often than in Hallmark films overall, rarest first.

  • Ends with a weddingUncommon on Hallmark

    2 of her 13 films (15%). 8% of all Hallmark films.

  • Second-chance romanceCommon on Hallmark

    3 of her 13 films (23%). 16% of all Hallmark films.

  • Love triangleCommon on Hallmark

    4 of her 13 films (31%). 23% of all Hallmark films.

  • A pet with a roleCommon on Hallmark

    6 of her 13 films (46%). 27% of all Hallmark films.

Ratings and weirdness

Each coloured dot is one of her films. The grey dots are every other rated Hallmark film.

How weirdness is scored
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Films per year

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Series and guides

Featured in our guides: Baking and cooking movies, Small-town movies, Dog and pet movies, Winter movies, Second-chance romance

Questions people ask

How many Hallmark movies has Donna Benedicto been in?

We have 13 Hallmark movies on file for Donna Benedicto, from 2016 to 2026.

What kind of Hallmark movies is Donna Benedicto known for?

Donna is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a scene-stealing pet.

What is Donna Benedicto's highest-rated Hallmark movie?

Sweet Carolina (2021) is Donna's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.8/10 audience rating.

What is Donna Benedicto's most popular Hallmark movie?

A Wish For Christmas (2016) has more audience votes than any other Donna Benedicto Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have seen.

What is Donna Benedicto's weirdest Hallmark movie?

Christmas on My Mind (2019) scores 6 out of 10 on our weirdness scale.

Who does Donna Benedicto usually star with?

Donna has shared 4 films with Christopher Russell, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.

Is Donna Benedicto still making Hallmark movies?

Yes. The most recent Donna Hallmark film we have is from 2026.

How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Donna Benedicto made?

Donna Benedicto turns up in 3 Hallmark Christmas movies.

What was Donna Benedicto's first Hallmark movie?

Our earliest credits for Donna Benedicto are from 2016: A Wish For Christmas, Operation Christmas. Year-only dates do not establish which premiered first.

Where is Donna Benedicto from?

Donna is from Vancouver.

What does Donna Benedicto do in Hallmark movies?

Donna Benedicto works on Hallmark films as actress.

Credits come from IMDb, posters and other credits from TMDB, and ratings combine IMDb and TMDB audience scores. Weirdness and traits are HallmarkDB’s own, read from each film’s subtitles. Donna Benedicto on IMDb · Donna Benedicto on TMDB