Eva Longoria

Non-Public Biography Node
Birthday: July 24, 1970
Age: 41
Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Big Break: Desperate Housewives
Biography
Eva Longoria Parker was born in a ranch near Corpus Christi, Texas. Longoria is the daughter of Enrique Longoria, Jr. (born in Rachal, Brooks County, Texas) and Ella Eva Mireles. Eva is the youngest of 4 siblings.

After completing college, Longoria entered a talent contest that led her to Los Angeles; shortly after, she was spotted and signed by a theatrical agent. It hasn’t been an easy road to fame for Longoria as she worked many hard years to finally get her big break at age 30 when she got a starring role in the hit television series, ‘The Desperate Housewives.’ Before that it was one off roles in various TV shows.

Longoria married General Hospital star Tyler Christopher in 2002 but their marriage quickly came to an end in January 2002. She has also dated JC Chasez from NSYNC before really finding love with current husband Tony Parker. Eva is an avid San Antonio Spurs fans so naturally she started dating San Antonio Spur hottie Tony Parker. The two got engaged on November 30, 2006 and got married on July 7, 2007 in Paris.

Did you know…

  • Longoria attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.
  • Eva likes to volunteer for the Special Olympics.
  • Eva has admitted at being an ugly ducking growing up.
  • Eva caused a stir at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards when she appeared in a one-piece bathing suit, and joked that she “wasn’t going to let a little hurricane keep me from wearing a bathing suit.”
  • Eva ranked #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
  • Eva loves keeping fit by kick boxing.
  • Eva’s favorite video game is "Pac Man."
  • Eva says she is most attracted to men with foreign accents.
  • Eva was once an NCA cheerleader.
  • Eva loves splurging on shoes.
  • Eva thinks that sex on a first date is something everyone should try at least once.
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'Desperate Housewives' All Over But The Crying
May 14, 2012
The ladies played their final poker game last night.

A highly anticipated and highly secretive two-hour season finale of Desperate Housewives wrapped the series up in a bow last night. The finale offered a glimpse into the women’s future a la flash forward.

(Spoiler Alert: if you don’t want to find out what happens, stop reading!)

It turns out everyone leaves Wisteria Lane.

The episode saw a dramatic conclusion of the murder trial of Bree
I'm Excited For Life After 'Desperate Housewives'
HOLLYSCOOP EXCLUSIVE
May 9, 2012
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When “Desperate Housewives” filmed their final episode last month, Eva Longoria celebrated by treating the entire staff to a Fatburger party.

Hamburger parties aside, the end of “Desperate Housewives” is the bittersweet end to an eight year chapter in Longoria’s life.

More than the on-screen drama, Eva Longoria tells Hollyscoop that her favorite memory from the show has been the friendships she made with the crew.
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Teri Hatcher: Desperate Housewives Finale Will Do Show Justice
April 30, 2012
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For Teri Hatcher, it's hard to believe that after eight years on Wisteria Lane, May 13 will be the series finale for “Desperate Housewives.”

“Every day it gets to be a little more real," says Hatcher. The show was so popular that even former First Lady Laura Bush once jokingly announced, ”Ladies and gentlemen, I am a desperate housewife.”
Eva Longoria: 'I Am Still a Hopeless Romantic'
April 10, 2012
Eva Longoria recently broke up with Eduardo Cruz, her hot rebound from Tony Parker. And despite having been through a lot of heartbreak in the past few years, Eva says she's still in love with love.

“I don't really have a philosophy on love,” Eva said. “But I am a hopeless romantic.”

Longoria and Cruz dated for over a year before they split last month. Last weekend, though
Eva Longoria: Nicollette Sheridan Trial Left "Stain" on Show
April 5, 2012
Last month, Nicollette Sheridan and Marc Cherry went to court because Sheridan claimed that Cherry assaulted her and then killed off her character on “Desperate Housewives”, which she called “wrongful termination.”

Anyways, the actual “Desperate Housewives” actresses haven’t spoken up much about the trial, but finally Eva Longoria has broken her silence!

“I was surprised that there was even a trial and it went that far,” Longoria told Katie Couric on Good Morning America
Eva Longoria Has a New Dating Show
March 26, 2012
‘Desperate Housewives’ might be on its way out, but good news. Eva Longoria will still be gracing our small screens. She has a new dating show in the works, provisionally titled All About Love. The show will have single people set up by some of the country's best matchmakers.

One of those matchmakers includes Amber Kelleher, who heads the exclusive dating company, Kelleher International. The company boasts:
Eva Longoria Splits From Eduardo Cruz
March 8, 2012
First ‘Desperate Housewives’ is over, and now Eduardo Cruz? And they made such a good-looking pair.

Eva Longoria is focusing on “work” in the wake of a split from Penelope Cruz’s brother, Eduardo Cruz.

An insider told Us Weekly magazine: “It was mutual decision. They are staying friends. She’s focusing on work and the end of ‘Desperate Housewives’.”
Eva Longoria: 'Every Day I Strive To Be Happy'
HOLLYSCOOP EXCLUSIVE
February 23, 2012
She's dating Eduardo Cruz, so it's probably not too hard.

Eva Longoria held her Pre-Oscar Party at Beso Restaurant last night, and Hollyscoop talked to the actress about what her life’s been like lately, a year after her divorce from Tony Parker.

“You know what, every day I strive to be happy,” Longoria told Hollyscoop. “So yeah, I think every day is another victory!”
Eva Longoria Getting Rid of Tony Parker Tattoo
January 19, 2012
There’s a lesson here, ladies. Don’t get your man tattooed on your body in any way, shape or form. Between this and Jesse James’ face on Kat Von D’s stomach, I don’t understand why people keep doing this.

Eva Longoria once had the number “nine” tattooed on the back of her neck, which is the Basketball number of her now ex Tony Parker. Not quite as bad as his childhood photo on her stomach, but I’d want to get it removed, too.
Eva Longoria Feels 'Very Lucky' With Eduardo Cruz
November 28, 2011
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Eva Longoria's year started off rough, but it didn't take long for her it to make it completely awesome.

Shortly after her divorce was finalized, Longoria started dating Eduardo Cruz, the hot younger brother of Penelope Cruz. See, now that's how you deal with a breakup. But he wasn't just a rebound; Eva and Eduardo have been going strong for about a year now.

In a recent interview with Spanish Vanity Fair, Eva discussed her divorce from Tony Parker, saying, "Love did not work with that person. But it can work with another."

Eva added that, "the only thing I will say is I was very lucky to find Edu."

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