Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born on March 15, 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Enrique Longoria and Ella Mireles. She is of Mexican-American descent. Longoria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Before her breakthrough role, Longoria participated in beauty pageants, winning the title of Miss Corpus Christi USA in 1998. She moved to Los Angeles and began her acting career with guest appearances on television shows such as “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “General Hospital.”
Longoria achieved widespread recognition for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the ABC television series “Desperate Housewives,” which aired from 2004 to 2012. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Longoria has appeared in several films, including:
In addition to “Desperate Housewives,” Longoria has held roles in other television projects, including:
Longoria has expanded her career into