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Eva Longoria is a famous American television and film actress
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Birthday | March 15, 1975 |
Nationality | American |
Famous | Hispanic Women, Hispanic Actresses, Hispanics, Democrats, Film & Theater Personalities, Actresses |
Ideologies | Democrats |
City/State | Texas |
Spouses | Tony Parker, Tyler Christopher |
Siblings | Elizabeth Judina Longoria, Emily Jeannette Longoria, Esmeralda Josephina Longoria |
Known as | Eva Longoria Bastón |
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Founder / Co-Founder |
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Birth Place | Corpus Christi |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Height | 157cm |
Gender | Female |
Father | Enrique Longoria Jr. |
Mother | Ella Eva Mireles Longoria |
Net Worth | $35 million as of Jan 17,2017 |
Sun Sign | Pisces |
Born in | Corpus Christi |
Famous as | Actress |
// Famous Hispanic Women
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Who is Eva Longoria?
Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi in Texas, United States. She finished her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and subsequently took part in a talent contest, which paved way for her in the world of entertainment. She debuted with “The Bold and the Beautiful”, and followed it up with the memorable role of “Isabella” in the popular TV show “The Young and the Restless”. She was nominated for the prestigious Golden Globe Award for her great performance as “Gabrielle Solis” in another famed television show “Desperate Housewives”. Brought up on a ranch in Texas, Longoria has been named as one of the most beautiful people by a number of reputed magazines like “People”. Besides, she has also endorsed renowned brands such as L’Oreal and Hanes. She has been supporting a number of humanitarian causes and has been involved in many philanthropic activities, too. She has also written a cookbook titled “Eva’s Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends” and has taken part in a promotion for Lay’s potato chips. Though, this attractive actor’s career was not a booming success at the beginning, it soon picked up and she’s currently one of the hottest stars in Hollywood.
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Childhood & Early Life
Born in Texas, Eva Jacqueline Longoria was the fourth and youngest daughter of Enrique Longoria, Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles, both of whom are Mexican Americans.
Raised a Roman Catholic, she studied at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.
Career
In 1998, Longoria became Miss Corpus Christi, USA, while pursuing her bachelor’s degree. She also took part in another talent contest in Los Angeles, after college, where she was spotted by a theatrical agent.
In 1999, she hosted a segment of the TV show, “L.A. In A Day”, produced by Gary Ghiaey. This was her first appearance on television.
Subsequently, the steamy star appeared in a guest role in an episode of the famous show “Beverly Hills 90210”. Likewise, she also bagged a guest appearance in the show “General Hospital”.
Following these guest performances, she was offered the role of ‘Isabella Bra�a’ in the soap opera “The Young and the Restless”, produced by CBS Daytime. This catapulted her to great fame.
After this, she starred in a direct-to-video film “Se�orita Justice”, and a television film “The Dead Will Tell”.
Her career breakthrough came in 2003, when she was cast as ‘Gabrielle Solis’ in the infamous comedy-drama “Desperate Housewives”. Thereafter, she also starred in and co-produced another direct-to-video film “Carlita’s Secret”.
In 2006, the talented star was cast opposite Michael Douglas in the thriller “The Sentinel”. This was her first major role in a movie. The same year, she bagged a role in the Christian Bale and Freddy Rodriguez-starrer “Harsh Times”.
“Eva’s Heroes” is a charity foundation that Longoria set up in 2006, for developmentally disabled children. In 2007, Longoria made it into the Hot 100 list of “Maxim”. She was ranked No. 9.
From 2005 to 2010, she endorsed L’Oreal Paris and also served as its spokesperson.
Her name appeared at the fourth spot on “Forbes Prime Time's 10 Top-Earning Women” list based on her income which was close to $12 million from June 2009 to June 2010.
She also hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards 2010 held at Madrid in Spain. Besides acting, Longoria partnered with a few friends to open a restaurant, “Beso” in Hollywood.
She also ventured into writing her first cookbook “Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends” that was published in 2011.
She is also wholeheartedly occupied with philanthropic activities. She has been involved with a number of organisations like PADRES Contra El Cancer, the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, Project HOME, OmniPeace, the National Stroke Association, the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
In May 2013, she earned her Master’s degree in Chicano Studies from California State University, Northridge.
Major Works
In 2003, Longoria played the role of an adulteress, ‘Gabrielle Solis’ in the ABC comedy-drama ‘Desperate Housewives’, which catapulted her to great fame. Soon, she became a household name and earned several prestigious awards for her role.
Awards & Achievements
In 2006, Longoria was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for ‘Desperate Housewives’.
In 2006, she also received the ALMA Award and was also named the entertainer of the year.
She is the first woman to remain at the No.1 position in the list of “Hottest Female Stars” by “Maxim” in 2005 and 2006.
This noted television personality was named the “Philanthropist of the year” by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ for her service to the Latino community.
Personal Life & Legacy
From 2002 to 2004, Eva Longoria was married to Tyler Christopher, a television actor.
From 2007 to 2011, she was married to NBA star Tony Parker.
She is a Democrat and supported President Obama’s re-election in 2012.
Trivia
This talented actress’ father was in the Army, and her mother was a special education teacher.
This famous Hollywood star worked for four years at Wendy’s restaurant, while she was in high school.
This well-known television actor’s father was a hunter, and she herself has been practising shooting.
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Eva Longoria awards
Year | Name | Award |
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People's Choice Awards | ||
2007 | Favorite Female TV Star | Winner |
Eva Longoria biography timelines
- // 15th Mar 1975Born in Texas, Eva Jacqueline Longoria was the fourth and youngest daughter of Enrique Longoria, Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles, both of whom are Mexican Americans.
- // 1998In 1998, Longoria became Miss Corpus Christi, USA, while pursuing her bachelor’s degree. She also took part in another talent contest in Los Angeles, after college, where she was spotted by a theatrical agent.
- // 1999In 1999, she hosted a segment of the TV show, “L.A. In A Day”, produced by Gary Ghiaey. This was her first appearance on television.
- // 2002 To 2004From 2002 to 2004, Eva Longoria was married to Tyler Christopher, a television actor.
- // 2003Her career breakthrough came in 2003, when she was cast as ‘Gabrielle Solis’ in the infamous comedy-drama “Desperate Housewives”. Thereafter, she also starred in and co-produced another direct-to-video film “Carlita’s Secret”.
- // 2003In 2003, Longoria played the role of an adulteress, ‘Gabrielle Solis’ in the ABC comedy-drama ‘Desperate Housewives’, which catapulted her to great fame. Soon, she became a household name and earned several prestigious awards for her role.
- // 2005 To 2010From 2005 to 2010, she endorsed L’Oreal Paris and also served as its spokesperson.
- // 2005 To 2006She is the first woman to remain at the No.1 position in the list of “Hottest Female Stars” by “Maxim” in 2005 and 2006.
- // 2006In 2006, the talented star was cast opposite Michael Douglas in the thriller “The Sentinel”. This was her first major role in a movie. The same year, she bagged a role in the Christian Bale and Freddy Rodriguez-starrer “Harsh Times”.
- // 2006In 2006, Longoria was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for ‘Desperate Housewives’.
- // 2006In 2006, she also received the ALMA Award and was also named the entertainer of the year.
- // 2007“Eva’s Heroes” is a charity foundation that Longoria set up in 2006, for developmentally disabled children. In 2007, Longoria made it into the Hot 100 list of “Maxim”. She was ranked No. 9.
- // 2007 To 2011From 2007 to 2011, she was married to NBA star Tony Parker.
- // Jun 2009 To Jun 2010Her name appeared at the fourth spot on “Forbes Prime Time's 10 Top-Earning Women” list based on her income which was close to $12 million from June 2009 to June 2010.
- // 2010She also hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards 2010 held at Madrid in Spain. Besides acting, Longoria partnered with a few friends to open a restaurant, “Beso” in Hollywood.
- // 2011She also ventured into writing her first cookbook “Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends” that was published in 2011.
- // 2012She is a Democrat and supported President Obama’s re-election in 2012.
- // May 2013In May 2013, she earned her Master’s degree in Chicano Studies from California State University, Northridge.
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Eva Longoria's FAQ
What is Eva Longoria birthday?
Eva Longoria was born at 1975-03-15
Where is Eva Longoria's birth place?
Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi
What is Eva Longoria nationalities?
Eva Longoria's nationalities is American
What is Eva Longoria ideologies?
Eva Longoria's ideologies is Democrats
Who is Eva Longoria spouses?
Eva Longoria's spouses is Tony Parker, Tyler Christopher
Who is Eva Longoria siblings?
Eva Longoria's siblings is Elizabeth Judina Longoria, Emily Jeannette Longoria, Esmeralda Josephina Longoria
What was Eva Longoria universities?
Eva Longoria studied at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Which company or organization was founded by Eva Longoria?
Eva Longoria was the founder/co-founder of Eva's Heroes
What is Eva Longoria's religion?
Eva Longoria's religion is Roman Catholic
How tall is Eva Longoria?
Eva Longoria's height is 157
Who is Eva Longoria's father?
Eva Longoria's father is Enrique Longoria Jr.
Who is Eva Longoria's mother?
Eva Longoria's mother is Ella Eva Mireles Longoria
What is Eva Longoria's sun sign?
Eva Longoria is Pisces
How famous is Eva Longoria?
Eva Longoria is famouse as Actress