Eduardo Verástegui

Eduardo Verástegui

actor Mexico

Eduardo Verástegui is a Mexican actor, producer, and filmmaker known for his conservative views and for being a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He gained fame in the early 2000s with roles in telenovelas and films, but has since become a controversial figure due to his outspoken criticism of LGBTQ+ rights and representation in media. Recently, he sparked a heated debate by condemning the nomination of transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón for an award, claiming it undermined cisgender women.

Born on May 21, 1974 (50 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
831,824
Power
11,445$
Sentiment
6.01
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 8 4.00 0.48% +20% 128,932,753 738,077 $1,200,000 6,869$
United States 1 7.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 61,183 $21,000,000 3,882$
Romania 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 19,237,691 7,652 $250,000 99$
Dominican Republic 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 10,847,910 7,492 $89,000 61$
Iceland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 341,243 281 $24,000 20$
Spain 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 17,139 $1,400,000 513$
Totals 13 537,117,026 831,824 $23,963,000 11,444$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Eduardo Verástegui, a Mexican actor and right-wing activist, was involved in the same controversy as Musk and Bannon. 4

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: ¿Hicieron Musk y Bannon el saludo nazi?

Mexico Mexico: Eduardo Verástegui is the face and voice of the conservative project Movimiento Viva México. 2

El Universal: Avanza la extrema derecha en México

Mexico Mexico: Eduardo Verástegui confirmed that the National Electoral Institute authorized the process of forming his new political party, Movimiento Viva México. 7

El Universal: Eduardo Verástegui logra registro de su partido ante el INE; anuncia Movimiento Viva México

Iceland Iceland: Eduardo Verástegui also spoke at the event and mimicked both Musk and Bannon. 5

Morgunblaðið: Bannon sakaður um að heilsa að nasistasið

Mexico Mexico: Eduardo Verástegui sparked controversy after his participation in CPAC, where his gesture was interpreted by many as a Nazi salute. 3

El Universal: Verástegui hace gesto nazi y Alfonso Herrera lo enfrenta… con un comentario machista

Mexico Mexico: Eduardo Verástegui replicated the controversial gesture while announcing his support for Musk and Trump, igniting a viral debate online. 5

El Universal: Elon Musk, Bannon y hasta Verástegui; replican saludos que evocan al nazismo

Mexico Mexico: Eduardo Verástegui intervened in the Conservative Political Action Conference where he performed a salute that has been labeled as Nazi. 3

El Universal: Eduardo Verástegui hace saludo calificado como nazi; critica al gobierno de Sheinbaum

United States United States: Eduardo Verástegui is a Mexican actor who produced 'Sound of Freedom,' a 2023 film about child trafficking. 7

The New York Times: Bannon’s Salute at CPAC, Echoing Musk, Prompts a French Protest