- Eva Longoria is a well-known actress who was born into a family with a sister with special needs.
- Her older sister, Elizabeth “Liza” Longoria, has taught her many life lessons, including overcoming hurdles despite the expectations placed on her.
- Inspired by her sister, Eva is heavily involved in philanthropy and humanitarian work.
Eva Longoria during the 2024 Bezos Courage and Civility Awards on March 14, 2024 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images
On March 15, 1975, Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born as the youngest of four sisters in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ella Eva Longoria and Enrique Longoria Jr. The star grew up on a ranch and went on to attend Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
After leaving college and getting a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, Eva tried her luck with a talent contest that required her to go to Los Angeles. While there, she was seen by a theatrical agent and signed.
Eva Longoria walks the runway at the “Le Defile Walk Your Worth” L’Oreal Paris Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2022, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images
She later starred in 1963’s “General Hospital,” 1973’s “The Young and the Restless,” 1987’s “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and 1990’s “Beverly Hills, 90210.” The beautiful actress gained worldwide fame when she appeared as Gabrielle Solis in 2004’s “Desperate Housewives.”
Eva Longoria wins the 2005 Teen Choice Awards for “Desperate Housewives” on August 14, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
The successful celebrity also founded an organization that helps Latinas build better futures through education and entrepreneurship called The Eva Longoria Foundation. The star also earned her Master’s in Chicano Studies after presenting her thesis on “Success STEMS From Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM Careers.”
She’s also written for publications on the subject of education. While Eva has a successful career and life, there’s one person in her life that she completely dotes on.
