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Peter Facinelli Fans' Fangs will be Flapping at the Fair
Meet the handsome patriarch of the Twilight Clan
Vampire fans will brave the daylight and come out in droves on Sunday, Oct. 25th to get a glimpse of the charming and talented Peter Facinelli of the mega hit Twilight. Facinelli plays the part of Dr. Carlisle Cullen, the patriarch of the mysterious 'vampire' family that lives in the small town of Forks, WA. He is also known for his role of Dr. Fitch Cooper, aka "Coop", on Showtime's hit Nurse Jackie, and will be returning in the next movie in the series, The Twilight Saga: New Moon when it descends upon theaters nationwide on November 20. Fans can meet Facinelli between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the North Box Office Plaza at the Arizona State Fair.
"We are thrilled that Peter was able to include the Fair on his national tour," states Kristi Walsh, Director of Marketing for the Arizona State Fair. "We are expecting a phenomenal turn out for this fan favorite, so we encourage folks to come out early."
New York City-born Peter Facinelli appeared in several productions at the NYU-affiliated Atlantic Theater Company before making his feature film debut as the devil in Rebecca Miller's Angela (1995). He met his wife, well-known actress Jenny Garth a year later in ABC's An Unfinished Affair. The two have three daughters together.
As host to a variety of fun-filled activities and attractions for 125 years, the Arizona State Fair continues to attract more than 1 million visitors each year to its location at 19th Avenue and McDowell Road. Check www.azstatefair.com for the latest information.
Please contact Kristi Walsh at 602-214-0362 or Jeannie Berg at 602-295-7460 to schedule photo opportunities and phone interviews.
The 125th annual Arizona State Fair preserves the best of the Fair's traditions, while moving forward with 21st century innovations in technologies for education and entertainment. Featuring a variety of fun-filled attractions, activities and rides for all ages and interests, the 2009 Arizona State Fair runs from October 16 through November 8 (closed on Mondays) at its location at 19th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix. www.azstatefair.com
Arizona State Fair
October 16 - November 8
Closed Mondays