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Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born on March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ella Eva Longoria (née Mireles) & Enrique Longoria Jr. The youngest of four sisters who grew up in a Mexican-American family on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Longoria attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduating from college, she entered a talent contest that brought her to Los Angeles, where she was spotted and subsequently signed by a theatrical agent. After landing roles on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987), General Hospital (1963) and co-starring on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), she auditioned for and won the role of “Isabella” on the popular series, The Young and the Restless (1973). After Y&R, Eva became well known worldwide thanks to Desperate Housewives (2004), where she played a main character, Gabrielle Solis. She also has a contract with L’Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people. A passionate advocate of education she founded The Eva Longoria Foundation which helps Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship and earned a Masters in Chicano Studies presenting her thesis on “Success STEMS From Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM Careers.” Eva has also contributed writing to publications on the subject of education.
Interesting Facts about Eva Longoria
- Was on the cover of the 100th edition of Maxim magazine. [September 2006]
- Her Las Vegas restaurant, “Beso”, is under bankruptcy protection. [July 2011]
- Her wedding dress for her civil ceremony was designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
- Ranked #1 on Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 Women of 2005 list.
- Ranked #1 on Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 Women of 2006 list.
- Her surname, Longoria, comes from the old Asturian (Spanish) noble surname; de Longoria, from a branch settled on Nueva España, now Mexico, in the 17th century, becoming rich farmers.
- She fell down some stairs on the set of Desperate Housewives (2004). Her ribs were very bruised. [October 2006]
- Friends with George Lopez, Bradley Cooper, Wilmer Valderrama, Ana Ortiz, Justina Machado, Amaury Nolasco and Serena Williams.
- (August 18, 2005) Accidentally hit on the head by a falling pole on the set of her series Desperate Housewives (2004) and was unconscious for four minutes. Taken to a hospital, treated for a bump on the head and released.
- Attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology (the study of anatomy, physiology and body movement).
- Was a dancer with The Pussycat Dolls.
- An essay she wrote titled “Latinas and the Educational Crisis” is included in the book Latinos and Latinas at Risk: Issues in Education, Health, Community, and Justice. She also contributed to The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back From the Brink with her essay “Empowering Latinas” from the 2014 edition.
Personal Quotes by Eva Longoria
I’ve always said I want a farmer, not a hunter. Hunters go for the kill and they move on. A farmer nurtures; he watches things grow.
Eva Longoria
I think what destroys Hollywood marriages is our work schedule, not so much infidelity.
Eva Longoria
Immigration is not the top issue for Latinos. Latinos are like every other American – economy, jobs, healthcare, education.
Eva Longoria
I am treated no different than the other girls.
Eva Longoria
I find it a turnoff whenever men aren’t into some kind of sport. And, no, video games don’t count. I dated a guy who was into video games, and I wanted to shoot myself.
Eva Longoria
