Eva Longoria

Birthday: 15 March 1975, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Birth Name: Eva Jacqueline Longoria

Height: 157 cm

Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ella Eva (Mireles) and Enrique Longoria, Jr. The youngest of four sisters who grew up 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 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. 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. Show less «

[on her success from Desperate Housewives (2004)] It literally did happen overnight.

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

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

I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is...Show more »

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. Show less «

[on going out on a date] I'm a fabulous date, I make sure I look good, I like hearing what a guy has...Show more »

[on going out on a date] 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. Show less «

People judge women and put them in a box. Like, 'You can be the smart one; she's the fun one; she's ...Show more »

People judge women and put them in a box. Like, 'You can be the smart one; she's the fun one; she's the hard worker; she's the career one.' It's like 'No, we're all of these things.' Show less «

I'm like Blanche on The Golden Girls (1985). I have a good head on my shoulders but, once in a while...Show more »

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. Show less «

I do like British guys. If I had to pick one it would be Ewan McGregor. I met him once and he was go...Show more »

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. Show less «

[on how she got the role as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives (2004)] As soon as I read the sc...Show more »

[on how she got the role as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives (2004)] 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. Show less «

[on why she does not discuss her on-screen kisses with Tony Parker] I hate the kissing... we don't t...Show more »

[on why she does not discuss her on-screen kisses with Tony Parker] I hate the kissing... we don't talk about it because it's just not a comfortable thing to talk about. Show less «

I don't agree with all the boundaries we put on everything. Women are forever discounting men for al...Show more »

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. Show less «

[on wearing the "I'll have your baby Brad" T-shirt] That whole T-shirt thing was just a bit of a jok...Show more »

[on wearing the "I'll have your baby Brad" T-shirt] 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. Show less «

Goals focus you, but dreams have power.

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

It would be nice to go out on a date with Brad Pitt but I'm not going to cry about it. There are ple...Show more »

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. Show less «

[on marrying again] Believe me, I would shout it from the highest mountain. I married before when I ...Show more »

[on marrying again] 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. Show less «

I love learning, I'm like a sponge.

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

I'm definitely no Bridget Jones. I don't believe in that whole "oh there are no decent men out there...Show more »

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 Show less «

I didn't really blossom until my mid teens and by that time I had to work on my personality to make ...Show more »

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 Show less «

I'm a late bloomer, my looks came pretty late and success happened at the age of 30. But I'm pleased...Show more »

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 Show less «

You can't do it all. So one thing I consciously did was to focus on humans. Let me tell you, in Amer...Show more »

You can't do it all. So one thing I consciously did was to focus on humans. Let me tell you, in America there are as many nonprofits for saving puppies, dogs, cats and fish as for humans or children. I don't want PETA to jump all over me, but I just think, "You know what? I'm going to dedicate my efforts to human beings." I thought long and hard about where I want to make a difference. That's when I came up with the Eva Longoria Foundation to promote the education of Latina high school girls. I wanted to be efficient and effective, so that's why I chose Latinas. Also, I am one. Show less «

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