A Retrospective with EDUARDO VERASTEGUI Now Starring in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2”
08 Apr 2015 by Francisco Romeo in Celebrities, DVD, Event, Fame, Film, Films, General, Home, Profile, Television, Theater

Former soap opera star and timeless heartthrob Eduardo Verástegui stars in Columbia Pictures hilarious new comedy PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 opening April 17. In celebration of his return to the big screen we bring you a photo gallery presenting his career evolution from his early days to his upcoming roles.
Not only has he appeared on television, film, and the stage, he has also worked behind the camera, producing award-winning films. Verástegui possesses a diverse range of creative talents, which he has showcased across the board in entertainment.
- Born and raised in northern Mexico, Verástegui left home for Mexico City at the age of 18 to pursue a career in entertainment. He toured the world with Latin pop sensation Kairo and is an acclaimed solo artist.
- In 1997, Verástegui signed an exclusive television contract with Televisa and appeared on some of the network’s highest rated shows.
- He followed this success by landing the lead role of Thomas Fuentes in 20th Century Fox’s 2003 film Chasing Papi, alongside Sofia Vergara, Roselyn Sanchez, and Jaci Velasquez.
- Additional credits included “CSI: Miami” and “Charmed.”
- Taking a step behind the camera, Verástegui opened his L.A. based production company, Metanoia Films. His first feature film, Bella, which he produced and starred in, won the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award.
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- The Smithsonian Museum honored Verástegui with the Legacy Award, in recognition of his positive contributions toward the Latin community within the United States.
- He most recently starred in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada.
- Verastegui is ready to make you laugh in the hilarious and anticipated sequel alongside Kevin James and Latina actresses, Raini Rodriguez and Daniella Alonso in PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2, in theaters nationwide April 17th
- In addition he is back on the screen and behind-the scenes in "Little Boy"

Eduardo Verastegui co-stars in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” opening April 17. In this sequel, in which Kevin James reprises the role of Paul Blart, the security guard is headed to Las Vegas to attend a Security Guard Expo with his teenage daughter Maya (Raini Rodriguez) before she departs for college. While at the convention, he inadvertently discovers a heist – and it’s up to Blart to apprehend the criminals.