Eva Longoria

This 32-year-old Texan got her start as a model and soap opera actress before her breakthrough role as Gabrielle on the hit TV show Desperate Housewives. Sadly, she’s off the market after getting engaged to San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker.





Biography for Eva Longoria

Date of Birth
15 March 1975, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Birth Name
Eva Jacqueline Longoria

Height
5' 2" (1.57 m)





Mini Biography

The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Texas, 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 Longoria became well known worldwide thanks to "Desperate Housewives" (2004) where she plays adulteress "Gabrielle Solis". She also has a contract with L'Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people.





Trivia

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 Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998

Favorite basketball team: The San Antonio Spurs. Favorite player: Tony Parker.

Is of Mexican descent.

Signed up to be the new L'Oreal image for 1 million pounds. [2005]

Is the only one among her parents' children to have dark skin, dark eyes, and dark hair. Her three sisters all have fair hair, blue eyes, and Caucasian skin color. Eva thought for a long time that she was adopted because of her features.

Named #1 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Was named one of the "50 mas bellos" (50 most beautiful people) by People en Español (2005).

Was a dancer with The Pussycat Dolls.

#3 on E!'s "50 Steamiest Southern Stars"

Her father was a hunter and she has been practicing shooting her entire life.

Spokesmodel for Hanes (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. [August 18, 2005]

Lives in L.A.

Was on the cover of the 100th edition of Maxim magazine [April 2006]

Named #38 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)

She is considered a fluent Spanish speaker, though, she was interviewed in English by the Spanish TV as she wasn't able to answer fluently in Spanish.

Daughter of Enrique Longoria Jr. (born in Rachal, Brooks County, Texas) and Ella Eva Mireles, married in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas.

She has three older sisters; Elizabeth Judina, Emily Jeannette (formerly Mrs. David Brown and currently Mrs. Dennis Blevins), and Esmeralda Josephina, and two nieces, Briella Megan Blevins and Bethany Mikaela Blevins.

One of her cousins works at a post office in New Jersey.

Was among the guests at Marcia Cross' wedding to Tom Mahoney

Plans to open her own restaurant called Por Fin, meaning At Last, sometime between October and November of 2006.

Was the cover-girl of the 100th edition of Maxim magazine [April 2006]

Among the guests at her Silvester party 2004/2005 was her then-boyfriend J.C. Chasez

She fell down some stairs on the set of "Desperate Housewives" (2004). Her ribs were very bruised. [October 2006]

Named #13 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Engaged to Tony Parker. The wedding is set for the Summer of 2007 in Paris, France [November, 2006].

Her surname, Longoria, comes from the old Asturian (Spanish) noble surname; de Longoria, from a branch settled on Nueva España, now Mexico, in the XVIIth century, becoming rich farmers.

Of the four leading actresses of "Desperate Housewives" (2004) she is the only one not to receive an Emmy-nomination for her performance on the show.

Chosen by Australian men magazine Zoo weekly as one of the "Top 50 Hottest Babes Ever". [March 2006]

Is the only woman to be ranked #1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list twice. (2005 and 2006).

Ranked #1 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Ranked #1 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2006 list.

Ranked #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.

Close friend of Mario López since 1992.

She was July on FHM magazine's 2005 pin-up calendar (2005).





Personal Quotes

"I grew up as an ugly duckling. They used to call me prieta fea, because I was the only one of my family's four girls with dark hair, dark eyes, and dark skin. Growing up I was the ugly one, because I was the odd one."

"As soon as I read the script I knew it was pretty special. The creator of the show asked what I thought of the writing as a whole. I told him I had no idea because I'd only read my part. He laughed and told me I'd got the job. He thought my answer was completely Gabrielle" On how she got the part as Gabrielle Solis

"I didn't really blossom until my mid teens and by that time I had to work on my personality to make people like me. I found it easy to make people laugh and I was always pretty popular"

"I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is the power we have over men."

"I love men, I love being in love and having romantic dates"

"I'm a fabulous date, I make sure I look good, I like hearing what a guy has to say and I make sure the evening is a real laugh. I like to laugh." On going out on a date.

"I'm a late bloomer, my looks came pretty late and success happened at the age of 30. But I'm pleased about things not coming to me immediately because it makes you appreciate it when you finally get it"

"I'm definitely no Bridget Jones. I don't believe in that whole 'oh there are no decent men out there' thing. Get real girls- there are loads of gorgeous guys on every street corner"

"I'm totally blown away by the success of _"Desperate Housewives" (2004)_ .

"It literally did happen overnight" On her success from "Desperate Housewives" (2004).

"That whole T-Shirt thing was just a bit of a joke. I did it for a laugh. I never expected my picture to be on the front pages of newspapers and magazines all over the world. It was just something me and my girlfriends thought was funny." On wearing the 'I'll have your baby Brad' T-Shirt.

"I do like British guys. If I had to pick one it would be Ewan McGregor. I met him once and he was gorgeous even if he is a little short. He has the most amazing charisma".

"It would be nice to go out on a date with Brad Pitt but I'm not going to cry about it. There are plenty of other guys out there."

"I don't agree with all the boundaries we put on everything. Women are forever discounting men for all sorts of silly reasons - too old, too young, wrong haircut. Give the guy a chance and he may surprise you. I've definitely been pleasantly surprised by my choices and I've always had plenty of choice."

"Believe me, I would shout it from the highest mountain. I married before when I was too young and eloped to Vegas. This time I'd love to have an engagement and a big wedding and do it properly." On marrying again

"Surely there are more beautiful women in the world. I can name 10."

"I'm like "Blanche" on "The Golden Girls" (1985). I have a good head on my shoulders but, once in a while, a man will come and knock the sense out of me".

"I've always been desperate to be a pussycat. And here I am, a bona fide, show-stopping pussycat."

































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