| Eva Longoria Biography |
The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas, Longoria attended Texas A&M-Kingsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduating from college, she entered a talent contest that brought her to Los Angeles, where she was spotted and subsequently signed by a theatrical agent. After landing roles on The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and co-starring on Beverly Hills, 90210, she auditioned for and won the role of Isabella on the popular series, The Young and the Restless. After the Y&R, Eva Longoria became well known worldwide thanks to Desperate Housewives where she plays adulteress Gabrielle Solis. She also has a contract with L'Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people.
General Info
Attended Texas A&M, Kingsville where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology
Was Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998
Favorite basketball team: The San Antonio Spurs. Favorite player: Tony Parker.
Is of Mexican descent.
Signed up to be the new L'Oreal image for 1 million pounds. [2005]
Is the only one among her parents children to have a darker skin, dark eyes and dark hair. Her three sisters all have fair hair, blue eyes and Caucasian skin color. Eva thought for a long time that she was adopted because of her features.
#1 on Maxim magazine's 'Top 100' list for 2005.
Was named one of the "50 mas bellos" (50 most beautiful people) by People en Espaņol (2005).
Was a dancer with the famous Pussycat Dolls.
#3 on E!'s "50 Steamiest Southern Stars"
Her father was a hunter and she has been practicing shooting her entire life.
Spokesmodel for Hanes (2005)
Accidentally hit on the head by a falling pole on the set of her series "Desperate Housewives" (2004) and was unconscious for four minutes. Taken to a hospital, treated for a bump on the head and released. [August 18, 2005]
Personal Quotes
"I grew up as an ugly duckling. They used to call me prieta fea, because I was the only one of my family's four girls with dark hair, dark eyes, and dark skin. Growing up I was the ugly one, because I was the odd one."
"As soon as I read the script I knew it was pretty special. The creator of the show asked what I thought of the writing as a whole. I told him I had no idea because I'd only read my part. He laughed and told me I'd got the job. He thought my answer was completely Gabrielle" On how she got the part as Gabrielle Solis
"I didn't really blossom until my mid teens and by that time I had to work on my personality to make people like me. I found it easy to make people laugh and I was always pretty popular"
"I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is the power we have over men."
"I love men, I love being in love and having romantic dates"
"I'm a fabulous date, I make sure I look good, I like hearing what a guy has to say and I make sure the evening is a real laugh. I like to laugh." On going out on a date.
"I'm a late bloomer, my looks came pretty late and success happened at the age of 30. But I'm pleased about things not coming to me immediately because it makes you appreciate it when you finally get it"
"I'm definitely no Bridget Jones. I don't believe in that whole 'oh there are no decent men out there' thing. Get real girls- there are loads of gorgeous guys on every street corner"
"I'm totally blown away by the success of Desperate Housewives."
"It literally did happen overnight" On her success from desperate housewives
"That whole T-Shirt thing was just a bit of a joke. I did it for a laugh. I never expected my picture to be on the front pages of newspapers and magazines all over the world. It was just something me and my girlfriends thought was funny." On wearing the 'I'll have your baby Brad' T-Shirt.
"I do like British guys. If I had to pick one it would be Ewan McGregor. I met him once and he was gorgeous even if he is a little short. He has the most amazing charisma."
"It would be nice to go out on a date with Brad Pitt but I'm not going to cry about it. There are plenty of other guys out there."
"I don't agree with all the boundaries we put on everything. Women are forever discounting men for all sorts of silly reasons - too old, too young, wrong haircut. Give the guy a chance and he may surprise you. I've definitely been pleasantly surprised by my choices and I've always had plenty of choice."
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