Rebecca Chandler (played by Jennie Garth) is a protagonist in Secret Santa.
A newspaper reporter who, after being dumped by her fiancé Ryan, returns to work for the Christmas season to investigate the local Secret Santa mystery in Hamden. John Martin Carter (played by Steven Eckholdt) is a protagonist in Secret Santa.
A popular, wealthy widower and philanthropist in Hamden who repeatedly crosses paths with Rebecca, invites her to dinner, but denies being the Secret Santa. Ryan (played by Josh Randall) appears in Secret Santa.
Rebecca Chandler's fiancé who ends their relationship during a planned Hawaiian trip by giving her walking orders instead of an engagement ring.
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Characters
Rebecca Chandler
(played by Jennie Garth) — protagonist
A newspaper reporter who, after being dumped by her fiancé Ryan, returns to work for the Christmas season to investigate the local Secret Santa mystery in Hamden.
John Martin Carter
(played by Steven Eckholdt) — protagonist
A popular, wealthy widower and philanthropist in Hamden who repeatedly crosses paths with Rebecca, invites her to dinner, but denies being the Secret Santa.
Ryan
(played by Josh Randall) — supporting
Rebecca Chandler's fiancé who ends their relationship during a planned Hawaiian trip by giving her walking orders instead of an engagement ring.
Key Relationships
John Martin Carter → Ryan
(Unknown Indirect Rival)
Rebecca Chandler → John Martin Carter
(Professional Investigator & Subject)
Rebecca Chandler → Ryan
(Romantic Ex-fiancé)
Story Analysis
A reporter's quest to uncover a mysterious philanthropist in a small town reveals unexpected romance and self-worth.
Plot Progression
Departure & Descent
Investigation & Encounters
Revelation & Denial
Defeat & Resolution
Directed by Ian Barry
Secret Santa (2003) · 5.1/10 · family, romance, tv-movie
