Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is an American film and television actress. She was born on March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is of Mexican decent. Longoria has three older sisters named Elizabeth Judina, Emily Jeannette, and Esmeralda Josephina. While growing up, her family lived and worked on a farm and struggled to make ends meet. Longoria attended Texas A&M; University-Kingsville and received a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. Longoria married actor Tyler Christopher on January 20, 2002 but the couple divorced just two years later. On July 6, 2007, Longoria married San Ontonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker and they are still currently married.
Fast Facts
- Mexican-American actress
- Born: March 15, 1975
- Birthname: Eva Jacqueline Longoria Parker
- Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Married NBA Star Tony Parker in 2007
- Plays the role of Gabrielle Solis in ABC's Desperate Housewives
Acting Career
Longoria's television debut was with an episode of Beverly Hills 90210 in 2000. From there she played the role of Isabella Brana Williams from the years 2001 to 2003 on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. In 2004, Longoria landed a role in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives where she still plays the character Gabrielle Solis. Her first major movie roll came with the film The Sentinel in 2005. Her most recently released film is titled Over Her Dead Body. It was released in the U.S. on February 1, 2008.
Restaurant
Eva Longoria opened a restaurant on March 6, 2008 called Beso. It features Mexican cuisine. It is located in Hollywood, California and seats 150 people. She is partnered with the famous chef Todd English.
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