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Eduardo Verástegui Biography

Birth Name:Jose Eduardo Verastegui Cordoba

Birth Place:Xicotencatl, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Won a MovieGuide Award for Most Inspirational Movie Acting for "Bella" in 2008
  • Started out as a singer with the band Kairo in the early 1990s, releasing four albums with them before attempting a solo career with a self-titled album in 2001
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Mi querida Isabel" in 1997
  • Best known for his role as Jose in "Bella" and as Mr․ Mendez in "The Butterfly Circus․"
  • Has worked as an executive producer on films like "Son of God," "Little Boy," and "Snack Attack․"
  • Is the co-founder of the production company Metanoia Films with Alejandro Gomez Monteverde and Leo Severino
  • Appeared as Jennifer Lopez's love interest in the music video for her song "Ain't It Funny" in 2001

Awards

  • 2008Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Movies: winner