Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is an American actor, producer, director, and philanthropist best known for playing Gabrielle Solis on the television series *Desperate Housewives*.
Eva Longoria is an American actor, producer, director, and philanthropist best known for playing Gabrielle Solis on the television series *Desperate Housewives*. She first gained notice on *The Young and the Restless* and later expanded into producing, directing, and business ventures. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she comes from a Mexican-American family.
Early life and education
Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and grew up in a Mexican-American family. She attended Texas A&M University–Kingsville, where she studied kinesiology.
Acting career
Longoria first gained television exposure through *The Young and the Restless* and became widely known for *Desperate Housewives*, where she played Gabrielle Solis from 2004 to 2012. She has also appeared in film and other television projects.
Other work
Beyond acting, Longoria has worked as a producer, director, entrepreneur, and activist. She founded UnbeliEVAble Entertainment and has been involved in philanthropic efforts supporting Latinas and children with disabilities.
Personal life
Longoria has been married three times: to Tyler Christopher, Tony Parker, and José Antonio Bastón. She and Bastón married in 2016 and have one son.
Key facts
- Longoria’s breakthrough role was Gabrielle Solis on ABC’s *Desperate Housewives*.
- She was born on March 15, 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
- She has worked as a producer, director, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
- She is of Mexican-American heritage and identifies as Latina.
- She married José Antonio Bastón in 2016 and has one child.
Longoria is a widely recognized North American entertainment figure whose work in television, film, and advocacy is familiar to Canadian audiences through mainstream U.S. media and streaming platforms.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_LongoriaSupports: Breakthrough role in *Desperate Housewives* and basic career overview.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/eva-longoriaSupports: Birth date, birthplace, early career, marriages, and family details.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519456/bio/Supports: Birth details, Mexican-American family background, education, and marriage history.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame — https://walkoffame.com/eva-longoria/Supports: Career summary and philanthropic work.
- Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/eva-longoriaSupports: Career as actor, producer, director, and production company.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/eva_longoriaSupports: Movies and TV credits overview.
- AARP — https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/eva-longoria-career-success/Supports: Later career, business ventures, and Latino advocacy.
- PBS — https://www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/profiles/eva-longoria/8/Supports: Mexican-American heritage and Latino identity.