The Latin beauty Eva Longoria was born on March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. The youngest of four sisters, Eva attended Texas A&M, Kingsville where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Eva's humble beginnings started with modeling and beauty pageants in her home state of Texas. She was Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998. Determination and persistence guided her way to Los Angeles where acting stepping-stones placed Eva on her career's platform today. in Los Angeles she entered a talent contest, where she was spotted and subsequently signed by a theatrical agent.
She has starred in a number of soap operas which include - The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and Beverly Hills 90210. She starred in the movie Carlita's Secret and has credited appearances under her name from T.V. shows like The Dead Will Tell and Dragnet. Desperate Housewives may prove to be one of her strongest stepping stones yet. Over 21 million people tuned in for the premiere of Desperate Housewives, skyrocketing it to the highest ranking new show of it's season. Sexy Eva was one of the show's stars. Her character, Gabrielle, has everything she ever wanted but isn't content or happy. A far cry from the actress who plays her.
After being cast in The Young and the Restless as Isabella Eva took time to fall in love and later marry Tyler Christopher, formally of General Hospital. Rumor has it they have since filed for divorce.
Inspite of all this her love for sports has not dawned and she loves indulging in sports. Eva also participates in organizations which support the advancement of Latinos. She's won an Alma award and Variety labeled her one of the Ten New Faces To Watch. She will take part in Maxim's 2005 calendar and can hold her own on a Salsa Dance floor.
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