'Bella' Movie Star, Eduardo Verastegui, Saved Real Baby While Researching Film

LifeSiteNews ^ | 12/10/07 | LifeSiteNews

[wagglebee]

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., December 10, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - "By the grace of God, I was able to save this baby," said Eduardo Verastegui, star of the movie, "Bella." The famous 33-year-old Mexican actor shared this while holding baby "Eduardito" at a LAPS pregnancy center banquet in Los Angeles. Eduardo always hoped his new film would touch lives and inspire souls, but he never imagined "Bella" would help save a real baby's life before filming even began.

The movie is earning top ratings from movie critics.  Moreover it is causing a sensation wherever it goes. At the New York "Bella" premiere, Grammy winning singer Tony Bennett spontaneously took the microphone from Eduardo Verastegui and gave an impassioned speech through tears about how much he loved "Bella." Bennett called it the "perfect movie, an artistic masterpiece that every American must see."

Top Hispanic singer/songwriter Alejandro Sanz, who's won 15 Grammys, loved Bella so much he wrote a song for the movie. The Smithsonian Institute produced a video for their annual Awards Gala featuring famous Latino celebrities sharing their passion for "Bella." It included Alejandro Sanz, Maria Celeste, Angelica Vale, Paulina Rubio, the lead singer of Switchfoot and the Chairman of the Smithsonian Institute.

But Eduardo's most precious testimony goes back to the time he was doing research for his lead role in this award-winning, romantic drama.   He tells fans in the newly released 2008 edition of LoveMatters, the popular pro-life youth newspaper put out by J.T. Finn.

Eduardo says, "I decided to go to an abortion center to see if I could learn more about what women think and feel when faced with a crisis pregnancy..." That's when Eduardo met a couple seeking an abortion. He spoke with them for 45 minutes, offering them hope, help, encouragement and his phone number.

"Several months later," Eduardo continues, "I received a phone call from the man I met with the pregnant lady in front of the abortion center. He said, 'Hello Eduardo - this is Javier, and I have great news. My boy was born yesterday! I want to thank you and ask your permission - I would like to name him, Eduardo.'"

"I just put the phone down - I couldn't even talk," Eduardo says. "It's the most emotional thing I've ever done in my life. It changed my life. It was beautiful. I went to the hospital to meet them and see the baby. A few weeks later, I was holding little Eduardito in my hands. It was beautiful!"

All the details and photos of Eduardo with the baby he saved are available in the newly released 2008 edition of LoveMatters and available online at:
http://www.lovematters.com

[fetal heart beats by 21st day]

They are planning special showings of Bella during the March for Life in DC.

[fetal heart beats by 21st day]

Thanks. I am anxious to see it.

[LibFreeOrDie]

singer Tony Bennett spontaneously took the microphone from Eduardo Verastegui and gave an impassioned speech through tears about how much he loved "Bella." Bennett called it the "perfect movie, an artistic masterpiece that every American must see."

Interesting, considering Bennett is doing a fundraising concert for Hillary on Dec. 12...

[Joya]

Thanks. Makes me want to go see the movie.

[cpforlife.org]

20 weeks from conception

Please Freepmail me if you want on or off my Pro-Life Ping List.

[cyn]

yes it is; thanks!

[jan in Colorado]

WOW, quite a contrast between the two reviews!
Anything that the New York Times doesn’t like, I’m pretty sure I’m going to love!

[444Flyer]

(God Bless you Eduardo.) Bella was one of the most moving films I have ever seen. Unlike anything I’ve watched. The messege is presented in an intelligent and thoughtful manner. It shows very real people facing confusing and difficult decisions. The Lord’s hand had to have been involved because the film is beyond explanation and it is full of heart. “Bella” is beautiful.

[.30Carbine]

HOORAY!

[topher]

If it is still playing in a theater near you.

The movie lost about 100 theaters after Thanksgiving but then rebounded back ang gained some more theaters the following week.

The movies released around Christmas might push the movie out of theaters -- but it remains to be seen.

I saw the movie for the second time Saturday. I was actually more impressed with the second viewing than the first...

[8mmMauser]

Pinged from Terri Dailies

8mm

[Between the Lines]

A wonderful story! Thanks for posting it!

[Kaylee Frye]

Wow, I have tears in my eyes. How wonderful...

[avacado]

All right... since us guys get to oggle the women so often here I am posting this for the FReeper ladies. Meet Eduardo Verastegui...

[Turret Gunner A20]

Well, what else can you expect froi the times? They panic at the thought of one innocent child not being murdered.

Is it any wonder why the old "Grey Lady" is getting older and greyer, and more panic-stricken with each subscription cancellation? Here's wishing her a speedy and troubled bankruptcy.

[Turret Gunner A20]

May God shower His Blessings on Eduardo, Baby Eduardo, and the couple he saved from making one of the most devatating decisions in their young lives. Amen.

[wagglebee]

DFU’s tribute to the New York Slimes:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1655829/posts

[Turret Gunner A20]

Very good, indeed.

[angcat]

WOW

[Turret Gunner A20]

He needs a shave.