How old is Eva Longoria, how many children does she have and who did she play in Desperate Housewives?
EVA Longoria has been a popular face on TV since her rise to fame on Desperate Housewives.
She has just welcomed a baby boy into the world – here’s the lowdown on the actress…
Who is Eva Longoria and where is she from?
Eva Jacqueline Longoria is an American actress, producer, model and business woman born on March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The star describes herself “Texican” as she was born in Texas of Mexican descent – and that her family stretches back to when Texas was part of Mexico, saying in a 2013 interview: “We never crossed the border, the border crossed us.”
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology (the study of body movement) from Texas A&M University – and graduated from Chicago University in 2013 with a Masters in Chicano Studies (the study of Americans of Mexican descent).
Who did Eva Longoria play in Desperate Housewives?
Eva Longoria played the iconic character of Gabrielle Solis in the multi Emmy Award winning Desperate Housewives between 2004 and 2012.
Her character endured a number of high-profile story lines – including a long-running affair with her teenage gardener John Rowland (played by Jesse Metcalfe).
Her turbulent marriage to Carlos (played by Ricardo Chavira) survived the eight seasons of the show – with a dramatic storyline towards the end of the show seeing Gabrielle and Carlos struggling to cover up the accidental murder of her abusive stepfather.
What other TV shows and movies has Eva Longoria starred in?
Eva Longoria made her TV debut in 2000 playing an air hostess in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.
She went on to guest star in General Hospital before landing a main role on The Young and the Restless playing Isabella Brana between 2001 and 2003.
Other TV highlights include playing Detective Gloria Duran on Dragnet between 2003 and 2004, Sophia Perez on Brooklyn Nine-Nine between 2014 and 2015, and as Ana Sofia Calderon on the short lived comedy Telenovela.
Eva has also produced a number of TV shows including Telenovela and mystery drama Devious Maids and she has popped up on the big screen since 2005 when she made her debut in the movie Harsh Times.
She appeared alongside Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland in 2006 crime movie The Sentinel and with Paul Rudd in 2008 comedy Over Her Dead Body.
She has also produced films including Keanu Reeves blockbuster John Wick.
When did Eva Longoria start modelling for L’Oreal?
Eva Longoria is an ambassador for L’Oreal – putting her in the same category as fellow current L’Oreal stars Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Helen Mirren and Karlie Kloss.
Eva became a spokesperson for the Parisian beauty brand in 2005.
She is also a spokesperson for Hanes and New York & Co.
Is Eva Longoria married? Does she have children?
Eva Longoria is currently married to Mexican businessman Jose Antonio Baston – who is president of the media company Televisa.
They tied the knot on 21 May 2016 in Mexico and were reportedly first introduced through mutual friends in 2013 and he is her third husband.
On June 19, 2018 the couple welcomed their son Santiago Enrique Bastón into the world.
She was previously married to General Hospital actor Tyler Christopher, between 2002 and 2004 and her second marriage was to basketball player Tony Parker.
The pair wed in 2007 and divorced in 2011 amid a storm of cheating allegations regarding the NBA star.
Why is Eva Longoria friends with Victoria Beckham?
In 2007 the Beckhams were desperate to crack America – with Victoria Beckham welcoming cameras into her daily life in a failed attempt to kick start a reality show career.
It seemed the famous family hired A List friends to try and make them a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood – reportedly hand picking Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in their effort to make waves.
Eva Longoria was also roped in to make the Beckhams relevant in America but seem to have developed a genuine friendship (they don’t seem to hang out with Tom or Katie so much) with Eva declaring in 2015: “We’re best friends and have shares lots of life lessons together.”
What is the Eva Longoria Foundation?
The Eva Longoria Foundation is a charity set up by the star with the aim of closing the education gap suffered by Latinos – aiming to reduce school drop out rates and end Latino poverty.
“The Eva Longoria Foundation’s programs help Latinas excel in school and attend college. Additionally, we provide Latina entrepreneurs with career training, mentorship, capital and opportunity,” the charity website states.
Eva Longoria also founded Eva’s Heroes in 2006 which helps disabled children.