Birthplace : Corpus Christi, Texas
Years active : 2000–present
Spouse(s) : Tyler Christopher (2002 - 2004) (divorced)
Official site : www.evalongoria.com
Notable roles : Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives
Eva Jacqueline Longoria (born March 15, 1975) is a Golden Globe Award-nominated American film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. She has also become an internationally recognized model after appearing in several high profile advertising campaigns and numerous men's magazines. Eva announced her engagement to NBA French star Tony Parker on November 30, 2006.
Biography :
Early life : Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Mexican-American Catholic parents Enrique Longoria Jr. (born in Rachal, Brooks County, Texas) and Ella Eva Mireles (married in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas). The youngest of four girls, she has three older sisters: Elizabeth Judina, Emily Jeannette and Esmeralda . She attended Roy Miller High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. During this time she won the title of "Miss Corpus Christi, USA" in 1998. After completing college, she entered a talent contest which led her to Los Angeles, shortly after she was spotted and signed by a theatrical agent
Career :
Longoria landed her first television role in 2000, guest starring in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210. Another guest appearance in General Hospital the same year her big break in popular American soap opera The Young and the Restless, in which she played psychotic Isabella Braña Williams from 2001 to 2003 and was listed in People en Español's "Most Beautiful People" for 2003.In 2004 Longoria landed a role that elevated her to the A-List. She starred as adulteress Gabrielle Solis in the worldwide break-out ABC hit Desperate Housewives. As the show became an overnight sensation, Longoria's career was well and truly launched. But, she never considered her career to jump off so fast, "I think it’s funny when people say I’m an overnight sensation, because I’ve been working at it for 10 years,"
Also in 2006, Longoria was voted on to PETA's Worst Dressed List for wearing fur. Longoria was on cover of the September 2006 issue of Maxim Magazine. Longoria sat down with Maxim and discussed how contrary to belief, her life really is normal. "Tony [Parker] and I spend most of our time in San Antonio. We have such a normal life there. I mean, we hang out and have breakfast, go to his parents, go to my parents. Do laundry." Longoria recently won a People's Choice Award for Best TV Actress. Longoria has recently rebuffed rumors that she will quit Desperate Housewives.
In January 2007, Eva Longoria has been chosen to be the first face of Bebe Sport. She will appear in the Spring/Summer 2007 campaign, photographed by Greg Kadel. The actress also holds model contracts with L’Oreal and Hanes, New York & Co. Longoria will also host the 2007NCLR ALMA AWARDS,on TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007 9/8C ABC
In 2007, the ladies of Desperate Housewives each renewed their contracts with ABC for four years worth $40 million dollars.
