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Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, director, activist and businesswoman. She is perhaps best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, which ran from 2004 to 2012 and for which she received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Longoria has also been involved with social issue documentaries as an Executive Producer including Food Chains and The Harvest.

Birth Name

Eva Jacqueline Longoria

Nickname

Eva Longoria Christopher, Eva Longoria Parker

Profession

Actress, Director, Producer, Entrepreneur, Activist

Nationality

American

Personal Life

Birthday / Date of Birth

Eva Longoria was born on the 15th of March 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States.

Age

She’s currently 48 years old.

Sun Sign

Pisces

Ethnicity

Hispanic

She has Mexican ancestry.

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Education

Longoria went Roy Miller High School, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA followed by  Marvin P. Baker Middle School. Afterward, she completed a degree in Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Study of anatomy, physiology and body movement) from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas, USA in 1998. Eva finally enrolled herself to California State University, Northridge and completed a master’s degree in Chicano Studies in May 2013.

Family Details

  • Father – Enrique Longoria, Jr
  • Mother – Ella Eva (Mireles)
  • Siblings – Esmeralda Josephina Longoria (Older Sister), Elizabeth Judina Longoria (Older Sister), Emily Jeannette Longoria (Older Sister)

Marital Status

Married

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Boyfriend / Spouse

Eva Longoria has dated –

  • JC Chasez (2004) – Eva dated American singer, songwriter and actor, JC Chasez for a while in 2004.
  • Tyler Christopher (2002–2004) – Longoria was married to a television actor Tyler Christopher from 2002 until 2004.
  • Tony Parker (2007–2011) – Eva married NBA star Tony Parker in 2007, but they divorced in 2011.
  • Eduardo Cruz (2011-2012) – In February 2011, Longoria started dating Spanish singer Eduardo Cruz. After her divorce from Tony Parker, she was seen with Cruz having dinner. After that moment, the couple has stepped out together many times. “I am lucky to have found love again,” said Eva Longoria. After having an ON-OFF relationship, the duo finally broke in June 2012. She is 10 years (a decade) older than him.
  • Mark Sanchez (2012) – American football player, Mark Sanchez had a 4 month-long relationship with Longoria. The couple was romantically linked from July 2012 until late October 2012.

  • Jose Baston (2013-Present) – In 2013, Longoria was married to a Mexican businessman, Jose Antonio Baston. They began dating each other in 2013. She gave birth to her first child, a son Santiago Enrique Baston, on June 19, 2018.

Physical Statistics

Height

  • In feet – 5 feet 2 inches
  • In centimeters – 157 cm
  • In meters – 1.57 m

Weight

  • In Kilograms – 53 kg
  • In Pounds – 117 lbs

Body Measurements

  • Measurements – 35-225-35
  • Bust – 35 inches
  • Waist – 25 inches
  • Hip – 35 inches
  • Bra Size – 33C

Body Build

Slim

Eye Color

Black

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Shoe Size

She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.

Dress Size

Her dress size is 6 (US).

Sexuality

Straight

Professional Statistics

Famous For

Longoria had her first breakthrough role in 2003 when she was cast as Gabrielle Solis in the ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives, which made her a household name and earned several prestigious awards for her role.

Film Debut

In 2003, Eva landed her first acting role in the film Snitch’d as Gabby. It was a direct-to-video film. Her first major role was as Jill Marin in the thriller ‘The Sentinel’ opposite Michael Douglas. The film was released in 2006 to critical acclaim.

Television Debut

In 1999, Longoria first appearance on television came, when she hosted a segment of the TV show, L.A. In A Day, produced by Gary Ghiaey. Thereafter, she guest starred in Beverly Hills, 90210 and General Hospital before she was cast as Isabella Braña in the soap opera The Young and the Restless, produced by CBS Daytime.

Brand Endorsements

She has appeared in numerous television advertisements for brands like Diet Pepsi, VISA card, Vive by L’Oreal, L’Oréal Color-Expert (France), Heineken beer, Lays Potato Chips, Sheba cat food, etc.

Eva Longoria Net worth

Eva Longoria has a net worth of $80 million dollars as of 2024. She has many exotic cars in possession, including BMW X5, BMW 7 Series, 2011 BMW 750Li and Bentley Continental GTC.

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Eva Longoria

  • In March 2008, Longoria opened the restaurant Beso (In Spanish: “Kiss”) in Hollywood with partner and celebrity chef Todd English.
  • Jinxy is Eva’s pet dog. She used to occasionally bring it to the set of Desperate Housewives.
  • She used to a headhunter.
  • In 1998, Longoria was crowned Miss Corpus Christi, USA.
  • In 2005, she signed a lucrative deal with L-Oreal for 1 million pounds to be their brand’s image.
  • In September 2006, she was placed on the cover of the 100th edition of Maxim magazine.
  • Eva was named #38 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005” list.
  • Longoria is the only woman to be ranked #1 on Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 Women list twice in 2005 and 2006, respectively.
  • Eva Longoria co-owns a restaurant called Beso (In Spanish: “Kiss”) in Hollywood with celebrity chef Todd.English.
  • In April 2011, she published her first book, Eva’s Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends.
  • In 2011, she topped the Forbes magazine’s list of the highest-paid TV actresses for that year.
  • She has stakes in several night clubs and restaurants.
  • People magazine named her one of 2012 Most Beautiful at Every Age.
  • She is longtime best friend to fashion icon Victoria Beckham, who designed her wedding dress for her marriage to José Bastón.
  • In March 2017, she was listed by UK-based company Richtopia at number 42 in the list of 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide.
  • In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line website on her official site.
  • On April 16, 2018, Eva received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6906 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
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