Eduardo Verástegui and Bella

February 8, 2008

Every now and then I get to conduct a radio interview that I wish the whole world could hear. It’s not that I think I’m a great interviewer it’s more about giving the world the opportunity to hear from someone who is passionate about their mission in life.

This morning I had one of those interviews on 98.5 Sonshine FM.

I hope you’ll take the time to click on the audio player at the bottom of this post and listen. I’m sure you’ll be impressed with my guest.

From studying law to becoming a model, a singer and an actor, Mexican born Eduardo Verástegui has had a very interesting life.

Movie goers in Australia will soon see Eduardo playing the role of Jose in the award winning movie Bella.

Bella has won numerous awards and honours including the prestigious People’s Choice Awards at the Toronto Film Festival.

I’ve seen a preview DVD of the movie and it is absolutely beautiful. If you get the chance to see this movie … do it.

Eduardo joined me on the phone today to talk about Bella but there was much more to the conversation. He spoke of having integrity and refusing to compromise. It’s something he knows a lot about. He didn’t work for around four years becuase he refused to take acting roles that would stereotype Latinos.

It truly was a pleasure to be able to talk to Eduardo and to hear his passion for the projects he undertakes.

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11 Responses to “Eduardo Verástegui and Bella”

Barbara said:

February 9th, 2008 at 7:05 am

Ummm - I could not resist mentioning that this guy is HOT!
marianne said:

February 9th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

ha, I was thinking that, but I wasn’t going to say it out!
Anyway Rodney, where/when’s Bella going to be showing?
marianne said:

February 9th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

Oops, found the answer to my own question. It’s being released 21st Feb by Hoyts. Here’s a link, in case anyone else wanted it.
bigdadgib said:

February 10th, 2008 at 7:12 am

Rodney… You Are Too Cool Dude!

you da man!
Lolekfan said:

February 10th, 2008 at 1:01 pm

HELLOOOOO AUSTRALIAAAAA!!! Salutations from Los Angeles, CA. Enjoy Bella! This is a wonderful film. Take anyone and everyone you can! I am so thankful to these guys from Metanoia Films for joining the effort to restore the dignity of humanity. CIAO!
Rodney Olsen said:

February 16th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

Barbara, strangely enough he does nothing for me in that sense.
Rodney Olsen said:

February 16th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

Hello Marianne. The movie begins showing in Australian cinemas on the 21st of February. I think it’s showing at Cinema Paradiso in Northbridge.
Rodney Olsen said:

February 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Lolekfan, I’m certainly encouraging everyone I know to see the movie. I can’t wait to see what else these guys produce in the coming years.
Rodney Olsen said:

February 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Gib, as I’ve said before … “I love my job.”
Rita said:

February 25th, 2008 at 1:02 am

What an amazing interview. He is a very intelligent person, and I’m glad to see that he is very commited to his beliefs and refuses to play roles that stereotype Latino people… I think more actors should follow his example. I haven’t seen the movie Bella, but I’m eager to watch it in the future.
Rodney Olsen said:

February 25th, 2008 at 6:51 am

Rita, I’m glad you enjoyed the interview. I’ve interviewed a lot of people over the years and Eduardo’s interview stands out as one of my very favourites.

His answers were thoughtful and considered and he truly believes in what he is doing. I wish I could speak to more people like that.