Eva Longoria (full name Eva Jacqueline Longoria) was born March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Her father's name is Enrique, and her mother is Ella (maiden name Mireles). Eve has three older sisters: Elizabeth, Esmeralda and Emily. All three fair-haired, blue-eyed beauties, only Eve in the family - a dark-haired dark-skinned girl.
Studying at school and the first competitions
The girl studied well, her first educational institution was Marvin Baker Middle School, then Eva Longoria, whose age already met the requirements of high school, moved to Roy Miller High School, a college with an in-depth study of the humanities. Then the girl entered the University of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, which she graduated with honors, receiving a bachelor's degree in kinesiology (this is the science of muscle movement). In 1998, a contest of urban beauties was organized in Corpus Christi, and Eva Longoria, whose height, weight, body parameters and posture could serve as a standard of grace, won the main prize. The first achievement, recognition of the general public, sincere congratulations and wishes for further success slightly turned the girl’s head, but she tried not to show her mind. Having received the title of “Miss Corpus Christi”, Eva Longoria, whose body parameters were universally admired, began to participate in all beauty contests and eventually ended up in Los Angeles, where she was immediately noticed and invited to a small episodic role in the series “Beverly- Hills. " This debut marked the beginning of Eva's movie career.
Soap operas
The roles followed one after another, but these were mostly episodic episodes in the series. Eva Longoria (height, weight and a slim waist of 58.5 cm helped her to advance) got from one soap opera to another. Participation in the series "Main Hospital" smoothly passed into the series "Young and the Bold", in which the girl played the hysterical Isabella Branha. The movie was shot for three years, from 2001 to 2003. The natural temperament that Eva Longoria had, height, weight (157 cm and 50 kg) and the explosive nature of the actress were all ideally suited for this role. There was only one step to popularity, and the young actress made it in 2004, playing Gabriel Solis in the television series Desperate Housewives.
Filmography
Eva Longoria became a well-known actress, and in 2006 received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award. The project "Desperate Housewives" survived 8 seasons, the shooting was completed only in 2012. In the period from 2003 to 2006, through participation in many films, Eva Longoria gradually increased her popularity. Biography, height, weight and other data about the actress became interesting to fans. After filming in eight more films: “The Snitch” directed by Rick Roman Waugh (the role of Gabby), “Signorita of Justice” directed by Kantz (the role of Roselina Martinez), “Only the Dead Know” directed by Stefan Kay (the role of Ginny), “The Strong Network” of the director Joe Fogl (role of Gloria Durant), “Avoid Payback” by director George Cotayo (Carlite, main role), “Hassler Instinct” directed by Umberto Gonzalez (role of Vanessa Santos), “Cool Times” directed by David Ayer (role of Sylvia), “George Lopez "directed by John Regalbuto (the role of Brooke) - her skill has reached new heights.
First failure
In 2006, Eva Longoria, whose height, weight and lightweight gait was admired by the directors, played her first significant role in the feature film The Guard with Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland in the lead roles. The picture was shot in the genre of political thriller. Then came the role of Kate in the romantic comedy "Bride from the Other World". The film failed miserably as soon as it appeared on the screen. However, the main role in the failed picture did not reduce the popularity of Eva Longoria, but rather strengthened her reputation, despite the extremely negative reviews from critics. After "The Bride from Beyond," the actress starred in several more films, which also received unflattering reviews. These were low-budget films: "Lower Education" (the role of Rebecca Seabrook), directed by Mark Lafferty, "No Men - No Problems" directed by Gabriella Tagliavini (the role of Rosalba) and "Coastal Disco" directed by Barry Buttles.
The hottest woman
The series "Desperate Housewives" became a kind of springboard for Eve, she did not leave the pages of glossy magazines and increasingly began to appear in commercials. The weight of Eva Longoria at that time did not exceed 49 kg, the girl was slender and flexible, legends circulated about her southern temperament. In 2005 and 2006, the actress took the first line in the list of "Hottest Famous Women" according to Maxim magazine, and before that, no one had stayed at this position for two years in a row. In addition, in 2005, the actress became the face of the well-known company L'Oreal, having signed a representation contract with her. Eva Longoria, whose height was of the highest standard, was included in a team of eight popular Hollywood actresses, including Demi Moore and Dautzen Croesus, Jane Fonda and Fan Bingbing. All of them at the time of filming wore dark, almost black toilets with a deep neckline, designed for an advertising plot. In about the same dress, Eva Longoria was the host of the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2010.
Actress Restaurants
In addition to artistry and talent, Eva Longoria has business qualities. In 2008, she opened her own restaurant outside the city limits of Los Angeles, in a picturesque place among coconut trees. Only one word was written on the sign: Beso, which in Spanish means “kiss”. A year later, another Beso appeared in Las Vegas. And directly the culinary talent of the actress was reflected in the recipe book "Eve's Kitchen. Cook with love."
Charity
At some point, the broad nature of the woman demanded participation in public life, and the actress founded the charity Eva's Heroes (the name translates as "Heroes of Eve"). The organization is engaged in projects to help children with disabilities. In addition, Longoria joined the Parents Against Cancer Office with her initiatives and is an active member. Together with actress Kirsten Dunst Eva participated in the annual charity marathon - raising money for children's rehabilitation centers in Mexico. In 2010, the actress was awarded the NOBLE Prize for her activity in the field of charity.
Master
Eva's activities also extend to the National Center for the Exploitation and Disappearance of Children and a number of charitable projects. In addition, the actress produces a documentary The Harvest about children who are exploited in the US agriculture, and also participates in a fundraising company to continue filming this film. In 2009, Longoria entered Northridge University at the Ethnography Department in order to study the customs and traditions of the Mexican population, believing that the knowledge gained in the master's program would help her in charity work.
About personal ...
Eve's personal life is not full of a large number of marriages and divorces, as is the case with most Hollywood celebrities. She married for the first time in 2002, Tyler Christopher, with whom she starred in 2000 in the film "Main Hospital". A divorce followed two years later. The second marriage of the actress took place in 2006, when she became engaged to the French athlete Tony Parker, a NBA club basketball player. After waiting for the magic date 07/07/07, the young married in an old church in Paris. However, the magic of this number was only enough for three years, and in November 2010, Eva Longoria filed for divorce, motivating her decision with insurmountable differences.