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Verástegui is one of today's fastest rising [[Latino]] stars and has been voted by People en Español as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world{{Fact|date=October 2007}}. The Mexican actor has also made appearances in the popular TV series, ''[[Prince Charmed (Charmed episode)|Charmed]]'', as Mr. Right, and in [[Jennifer Lopez]]'s "Ain't It Funny" video and her new perfume commercials. |
Verástegui is one of today's fastest rising [[Latino]] stars and has been voted by People en Español as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world{{Fact|date=October 2007}}. The Mexican actor has also made appearances in the popular TV series, ''[[Prince Charmed (Charmed episode)|Charmed]]'', as Mr. Right, and in [[Jennifer Lopez]]'s "Ain't It Funny" video and her new perfume commercials. |
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Verástegui and his co-producer of the film ''Bella'', [[Sean Wolfington]], became [[Knights of Columbus]] in June 2007.<ref>[http://www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/utility_pages/bella.html Bella Continues Strong Performance at Theaters] Knights of Columbus Nov. 5, 2007</ref> |
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He is a devout catholic and made a pilgrimage to [[Medjugorje]] and an audience at the [[Pope John Paul II]]<ref>[http://www.eduardoverastegui.com.ar/ingles/biografia/_biografia_ingles.htm] pages 5,6,7</ref> |
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==Business career== |
==Business career== |
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Verástegui co-owns [[Metanoia Films]]. |
Verástegui co-owns [[Metanoia Films]], a film production company. |
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==''Bella''== |
==''Bella''== |
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Verastegui produced and was the lead actor in *[[Bella (film)|Bella]] <ref name="Bella is a Rallying Point">{{cite web | url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/newsletter/la-et-bella4dec04,1,6719467.story?page=2&cset=true&ctrack=1| title=Bella is a Rallying Point| author=Robert W. Welkos| date=Dec 04, 2007 | publisher=LATimes.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>.<ref name="Roadside takes Bella on US Roadtrip">{{cite web | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia4622155e545932c2687de1fcbf5553b |
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| title=Roadside takes Bella on US Roadtrip| author=Gregg Goldstein| date= Aug 30, 2007 | publisher=TheHollywoodReporter.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>. <ref>{{cite web|title=Bella Movie Producer Sean Wolfington|work=Social Miami |url=http://www.socialmiami.com/features/Bella.asp|author=Glickman, Aaron|accessdate=2007-11-26}}</ref><ref name="imdb">{{cite web|url=http://www.socialmiami.com/features/Bella.asp|work=IMDB|title=Sean Wolfington's Profile |
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|accessdate=2007-11-26}}</ref> [[Bella (film)|Bella]] took top prize at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival by winning the “People's Choice Award”. <ref name="Bella is a Rallying Point">{{cite web | url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/newsletter/la-et-bella4dec04,1,6719467.story?page=2&cset=true&ctrack=1| title=Bella is a Rallying Point| author=Robert W. Welkos| date=Dec 04, 2007 | publisher=LATimes.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>. '' Verastegui's company, Metanoia Films, financed and directed the distribution of [[Bella (film)|Bella]] and the film broke the record for Box Office average per screen for films in it's category and was the #1 Top Rated Movie on the New York Times Readers Poll, Yahoo and Fandango. <ref name="Bella Rockets into #1">{{cite web | url=http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58496| title=Bella Rockets into #1| author=publisher| date=Nov 03, 2007 | publisher=WorldNetDaily.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>.[[Bella (film)|Bella ]]'' won the Heartland Film Festival's Crystal Heart Award and also won the grand prize of $100,000, which is the largest cash prize of any festival in the world. .<ref name="Heartland Film Festival Announces Top Winners">{{cite web | url=http://www.heartlandfilmfestival.com/news_07release23.aspx| title=Heartland Film Festival Announces Top Winners | author=Lynda Dorf | date=Oct 20, 2007 | publisher=HeartlandFilmFestival.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>. Bella also received the Smithsonian Institutes "Legacy Award"<ref name="Smithsonian Award">{{cite web | url=http://www.socialmiami.com/features/SmithsonianHonorsBella.asp | title=SmithsonianHonorsBella | author=Aaron Glickman| date=March 13, 2007 | publisher=SocialMiami.com| accessdate=2007-03-16}}</ref> and Tony Bennett's media excellece award.<ref name="Bella is a Rallying Point">{{cite web | url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/newsletter/la-et-bella4dec04,1,6719467.story?page=2&cset=true&ctrack=1| title=Bella is a Rallying Point| author=Robert W. Welkos| date=Dec 04, 2007 | publisher=LATimes.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>. The Wall Street Journal said Bella was "the fall's biggest surprise" and calculated it's gross revenues "after only four weeks in release Bella has total sales of $5.2 million". |
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<ref name="Stat Snapshot">{{cite web | url=http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB119542319712297242.html | title=Stat Snapshot | author=Anthony Kaufman | date=Nov 18, 2007 | publisher=WallStreetJournal.com| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Eduardo Verástegui | |
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| Born | José Eduardo Verástegui Córdoba |
Eduardo Verástegui (born as José Eduardo Verástegui Córdoba May 21, 1974) is a Mexican actor.
Born in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, México, Verástegui was studying law but decided to pursue modeling in Mexico City and ended up working for such famous designers as Calvin Klein and Versace[1]. Soon after, in 1994, he became a member of the Mexican pop group, Kairo. Throughout a four-year tour, Kairo played sold out concerts throughout Latin America, establishing them as one of the most successful music groups in the Spanish-speaking market[citation needed].
In 1997, Verástegui began acting in Mexican soap operas produced by powerhouse production company, Televisa. His novelas were seen in over 50 countries, and by over 10 million viewers in the United States. In addition, his soap operas achieved record-breaking ratings in major markets in the United States[citation needed].
In 2001, Verástegui signed a recording contract as a solo artist with Universal Music Latino and recorded his first self-titled album. Two years later, in 2003, Eduardo Verástegui was chosen as the lead character in the Latin comedy, Chasing Papi alongside Jaci Velasquez, Sofia Vergara, and Roselyn Sanchez. Though the movie grossed over $12 million worldwide, Verástegui vowed to only work on "meaningful films that have the potential to touch people's hearts and minds" in the future.[citation needed]
Verástegui is one of today's fastest rising Latino stars and has been voted by People en Español as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world[citation needed]. The Mexican actor has also made appearances in the popular TV series, Charmed, as Mr. Right, and in Jennifer Lopez's "Ain't It Funny" video and her new perfume commercials.
Verástegui completed his latest film, called Bella, in 2006.[2].
Business career
Verástegui co-owns Metanoia Films, a film production company.
Bella
Verastegui produced and was the lead actor in *Bella [1].[2]. [3][4] Bella took top prize at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival by winning the “People's Choice Award”. [1]. Verastegui's company, Metanoia Films, financed and directed the distribution of Bella and the film broke the record for Box Office average per screen for films in it's category and was the #1 Top Rated Movie on the New York Times Readers Poll, Yahoo and Fandango. [5].Bella won the Heartland Film Festival's Crystal Heart Award and also won the grand prize of $100,000, which is the largest cash prize of any festival in the world. .[6]. Bella also received the Smithsonian Institutes "Legacy Award"[7] and Tony Bennett's media excellece award.[1]. The Wall Street Journal said Bella was "the fall's biggest surprise" and calculated it's gross revenues "after only four weeks in release Bella has total sales of $5.2 million". [8]
Filmography
- Bella (2006) Movie
- Herida de Amor (2005) Telenovela
- My Gardener (2003) Movie
- Chasing Papi (2003) Movie
- Salome (2001) Telenovela
- Tres Mujeres (1999) Telenovela
- Alma Rebelde (1999) Telenovela
- Una Luz en el Camino (1998) Telenovela
- Soñadoras (1998) Telenovela
- Engaño Mortal (1997) Movie
- Mi Querida Isabel (1996) Telenovela
- Was a guest in Charmed in Season 6
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b c Robert W. Welkos (Dec 04, 2007). "Bella is a Rallying Point". LATimes.com. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Gregg Goldstein (Aug 30, 2007). "Roadside takes Bella on US Roadtrip". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ Glickman, Aaron. "Bella Movie Producer Sean Wolfington". Social Miami. Retrieved 2007-11-26.
- ^ "Sean Wolfington's Profile". IMDB. Retrieved 2007-11-26.
- ^ publisher (Nov 03, 2007). "Bella Rockets into #1". WorldNetDaily.com. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Lynda Dorf (Oct 20, 2007). "Heartland Film Festival Announces Top Winners". HeartlandFilmFestival.com. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ Aaron Glickman (March 13, 2007). "SmithsonianHonorsBella". SocialMiami.com. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- ^ Anthony Kaufman (Nov 18, 2007). "Stat Snapshot". WallStreetJournal.com. Retrieved 2007-12-06.