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Bella is a 2006 drama film co-written, co-produced and directed by Alejandro Monteverde, starring Eduardo Verastegui and Tammy Blanchard.
After Nina (Tammy Blanchard) is fired from her waitressing job for being late, she leans on the restaurant's chef, Jose (Eduardo Verastegui), for support. Though they don't know each other very well, Nina confides in Jose that she is pregnant and considering an abortion. Understanding that Nina is going through a tough time, Jose invites her to his home. They spend the day together and tell each other their most painful secrets, and what Nina learns about Jose changes her life forever.
Awards and Honors
- “People’s Choice Award” - 2006 Toronto International Film Festival
- Smithsonian Institution’s “Legacy Award” for the film’s positive contribution to Latino art and culture.
- Grand Prize Winner for Dramatic Feature at Heartland Film Festival
- Tony Bennett’s “Media Excellence Award”
- “American by Choice” Award at the White House Reception by the Department. Of Citizenship for Bella’s positive contribution to Latino art and culture
DIRECTED BY: ALEJANDRO MONTEVERDE
PRODUCED BY: LEO SEVERINO