Mario Bregierira began his professional career as an actor in 2013, with appearances in television and advertising. In 2019, he played Marcos Evangelista in the telenovela Jesus. In 2021, he played the character Gate in the telenovela Genesis. Between 2022 and 2023, he played Joab, commander of David's army, in seasons 5, 6, and 7 of the series Kings. In 2024 and 2025, he participated in the productions The Queen of Persia and Nehemiah, in which he played the protagonist Nehemiah, his first leading role on television. Currently, he is recording the epic super-production Ben Hur, a series of 50 chapters in which he plays the antagonist Drusus, an ambitious Roman tribune. The production is scheduled to premiere in September 2026 on television and streaming Disney+. Another outstanding work of his career is the feature FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul, a remake of the Kendrick Brothers' first film, in which he plays the character Noah. The film is scheduled to premiere in theatres October 16, 2026.
Pérola Faria dedicates her life to following Jesus Christ and sharing His truth and love through art, motherhood, and digital content creation. Passionate about family, faith, and purpose, she inspires women to live simple lives in line with God, cultivating intimacy with the Lord, healthy self-care, and strengthened homes. Currently, she talks about Jesus, family, work and shares her devotional routine on social networks. She is a Brazilian actress, who graduated with a degree in Journalism and Parental Education, and a post-graduate degree in Neuroscience and Breathing. From a young age, she began her artistic development through theatrical shows and also various dance modalities. Pérola became nationally known when she played the dancer Gisele in the soap opera Páginas da Vida. In a long line of work, here latest role is Ana in FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul, the first work by the Kendrick Brothers filmed in Brazil. The work was special because it was great for God and done together with her husband Mario. The couple has two children.
With a career spanning more than 35 years, Felipe Folgosi began performing in theater at 15 and debuted on television at 17. His credits include film, television (as an actor and presenter), and theater, where he has performed in 16 plays. His films include O Príncipe, A Grande Vitória, Percepção do Medo, Eu Sou Brasileiro, Um Broto Legal, and Código Armagedom. In 2023, he participated in the first feature-length film on the Brasil Paralelo platform, Oficina do Diabo. His most recent work is in two international productions, The Dark Horse and FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul, both scheduled for release in 2026.
Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL. In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers released two films: COURAGEOUS Legacy and SHOW ME THE FATHER, their first feature-length documentary, for which he served as an executive producer and writer. Alex is an executive producer, co-writer, and plays the role of Shawn in LIFEMARK, which opened in theaters in 2022. THE FORGE was released internationally by Sony Pictures in 2024. Along with his brother Stephen, Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, The Battle Plan for Prayer, and the new discipleship tool Devoted To Jesus. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.
By the age of 5, Guilherme Tavares was already appearing in advertising campaigns and photo shoots. He made his television debut in 2021 in the major hit Pantanal. In addition to multiple television roles, he’s been in the movies Os Farofeiros 2, Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maravilhosa, and MMA—Meu Melhor Amigo. He returns in Os Farofeiros 3 and plays Davi in (is also part of the cast for the Sony film *Ignição da Alma* as Davi in FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul. He also is in the new TV series Ben-Hur, playing the protagonist as a young boy.
From the age of 5, Brett Varvel knew he wanted to be a filmmaker. As the son of an internationally known cartoonist, Brett was constantly surrounded by storytelling. The love of the craft propelled him to chase his dreams, and by the time he graduated college at Ball State University, Brett had already won a regional Emmy Award for directing and was also a two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. Brett went on to create his own production company, House of Grace Studios, and is now a director, actor, and writer. Brett has the unique ability to excel both behind and in front of the camera.
Masey McLain is an actress and screenwriter who has worked in both film and television. She first gained recognition for her breakout performance as Rachel Joy Scott in I’m Not Ashamed. She has since starred in the Amazon Prime series The Baxters, based on Karen Kingsbury’s bestselling novels, and most recently in Sony AFFIRM’s feature film, Soul on Fire. Alongside her creative collaborator, McLain writes and develops film and television projects. Together, they have written multiple award-winning films and are currently developing a slate of feature films and television series.
Todd Terry has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in film, television, and theater. His formal training includes studies at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, and the Professional Actors Conservatory in Los Angeles. Todd currently stars as Detective Gary Travis, the lead character in all four seasons of the acclaimed series Vindication. His recent film credits include The Unbreakable Boy and The Senior. His extensive film work also includes Just One More, Bad Men Must Bleed, Running the Bases, Pursuit of Freedom, El Camino, Unplanned, Beyond the Farthest Star, and Because of Gracia. On television, Todd has appeared in Lioness, 1923, Homestead, Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries, Breaking Bad, Wishbone, and many others.
Alessandro Barros is a Brazilian director and screenwriter with more than two decades of experience in the audiovisual industry. His career began in advertising and television before expanding into cinema, where he has built a body of work spanning both fiction and documentary productions. He directed and wrote the feature film Eu Sou Brasileiro, which won the Best Screenplay Award at the Lapa Film Festival (Paraná, Brazil), as well as Outra Face (currently in post-production). He directed FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul. He has also directed four documentaries and four short films, including Adeus, which was a finalist at the Paulínia Film Festival (São Paulo, Brazil). Currently, he is developing new projects for film and television, including the Christian series Parábola.
After serving in church ministry for 20 years, Stephen Kendrick now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Alex and Shannon. Stephen produced and co-wrote the movies THE FORGE, WAR ROOM, OVERCOMER, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, and FACING THE GIANTS. In 2021, SHOW ME THE FATHER released; it was their first feature-length documentary, for which he served as an executive producer and writer. THE FORGE was released internationally by Sony Pictures in 2024. Along with his brother Alex, Stephen co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, The Battle Plan for Prayer, and the new discipleship tool Devoted To Jesus. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. He serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Worldview Film Festival. Stephen and his wife, Jill, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.
For more than 25 years, Mark has been using media to tell stories. His experience includes audio engineering, audio post for video, video editing, video production, animation, app development, web development, photography, book layout and design, and social media marketing. He loves learning and taking deep dives into the latest tech tools, always trying to discern how we can steward technology for God’s glory. He was producer and editor of the Kendrick Brothers’ documentary, SHOW ME THE FATHER, post-production supervisor for Lifemark, and assistant editor on THE FORGE. He has written and directed two short films as well as helped create software solutions for a non-profit organization. He is the producer of FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul.
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