With Special Guest Eduardo Verastegui from Bella

The producers of the Metanoia film, Bella have issued the statement:
"Due to the success of the award-winning movie Bella, Eduardo Verastegui was called to assist with the distribution of the film in Spain, until the end of October, and will not be able to attend the Power of LIFE Event as hoped. We wish him God's many blessings as he continues his efforts to promote and celebrate LIFE."

Born and raised in Xicotencatl, Tamaulipas, a tiny village in Northern Mexico, Verástegui was the son of a sugar cane farmer. At the age of 18, he left his small town and headed to Mexico City to pursue a career in entertainment. Twelve years later, Eduardo had toured the world as a singer in the Mexican pop sensation Kairo and as an acclaimed solo recording artist, performing sold-out concerts in over 13 countries. Starring in five highly-rated "telenovelas" (Spanish soap operas) for Televisa (broadcast in over 19 countries), he has also been featured on hundreds of international magazine covers including People En Español which voted him one of 50 Most Beautiful People. Verástegi has appeared opposite Jennifer Lopez in one of her most famous music videos "Ain't it funny!" as well as in an international television commercial promoting her self-titled commercial fragrances. In 2001, Verástegui was on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles when he was approached by the V.P. of Casting at 20th Century Fox for the studio's first ever Latino-driven film "Chasing Papi" and won the starring role. He subsequently co-starred in an indie film called "Meet Me In Miami" and has appeared in such primetime television series as "CSI:Miami, " "Charmed," and "Karen Cisco". In 2004, following an inspiration to transform his image, Verástegui left his agency and management and teamed with director Alejandro Monteverde and producer Leo Severino to form Metanoia Films, a company committed to projects that entertain, engage and inspire.

Emcee: Drew Marini

Respected as an award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster, Drew Mariani’s skills and talents are wide ranging from production of music videos to documentaries. Using his talent as a journalist and investigative reporter, he has traveled the globe investigating modern apparitions and other mystical phenomena. He has produced numerous television programs on contemporary issues that provide an intersection of faith with real life experiences. Joining the Catholic radio network , Relevant Radio™ in August 2004, Drew is the host of The Drew Mariani Show, a radio program reaching millions across the country with the power of the spoken word. Drew, his wife Cathy and their five children live in Green Bay, WI.