Actors Roselyn Sánchez & Eric Winter Visit Nicaragua Site

Television and film star Roselyn Sánchez and actor Eric Winter joined Operation Smile during their World Journey of Smiles medical mission to Managua, Nicaragua, which began on November 8. Sánchez and Winter lent a hand helping in the screening team process, where about 250 children were provided with full medical exams. The actors served on the mission by preparing the patients emotionally and physically for their life-changing surgeries. They spent their days talking to the children and their families to ensure they were properly informed on what to expect. They also played with the children making their time at the hospital more enjoyable.

The mission was launched with a press conference, during which both actors addressed the Nicaraguan media and they also spoke to a group of about 500 youth volunteers about the importance of building awareness, fund raising, the value of commitment, leadership and volunteerism.

“Being a part of Operation Smile during their World Journey of Smiles medical mission to Managua, Nicaragua was a surreal experience. To been able to see all those children and their families with their faces filled with hope for a better future was incredible. We learned a lot, helped and understood the value of a smile and the real meaning of a helping hand,” said Roselyn Sánchez. “We are blessed with health, work, family, love and money, now it’s time to give back and thank God for our blessings. Nicaragua is a great country full of beautiful and caring people. Definitely a great moment in our lives that will stay with us forever,” stated the actress.

Puerto Rican-born actress Roselyn Sánchez is known for her work in the popular TV show Without a Trace and her recently released Disney film with The Rock entitled The Game Plan. She has also been cast as a United States Secret Service agent in the hit movie Rush Hour 2 with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Actor Eric Winter is best-known for his recent work on the popular T.V. show Brothers & Sisters, and also for his work on CSI, Charmed, Wildfire, Viva Laughlin and the soap opera, Days of Our Lives.

- Zory Graciani, EDF Communications