Eva Longoria

Synopsis

Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, director and a businesswoman well known for her portrayal of Isabella on the CBS soap opera entitled “The Young and the Restless.” She is also known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC TV show “Desperate Housewives.”

Early Life and Education

The promising actress was born o March 15, 1975, in Texas, U.S. She is the youngest of four daughters by her parents and was raised in Roman Catholic. For about three years she worked at Wendy’s restaurant while she was in high school.

Eva studied Kinesiology and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Texas A&M University. She won the title of the Miss Corpus Christi USA. After completing her college, she entered a talent contest and also worked as a headhunter for four years at the theatrical agent.

Later on, she attended California State University and gained her master’s degree in Chicano studies.

Career

The proficient actress landed her first role in television after she met the Executive producer Gary Ghiaey in Los Angeles. She was cast as the Gabrielle Solis in the ABC comedy drama “Desperate Housewives.”

Longoria plays herself no less than an adaptation of the performing artist whose mark part was Gabrielle Solis on "Desperate Housewives." The season likewise is a sort of "Housewives" gathering: Longoria's co-star on the ABC cleanser, James Denton, who played handyman Mike Delfino, has a repeating part as a charming motion picture studio chieftain who falls frantically infatuated with one of the characters.

Longoria was listed by the UK-based company Richtopia at the number 42 in the list of 200 most influential Philanthropists and social entrepreneurs worldwide.

Personal Life

The 42-years-old actress was married twice. She was married to actor Tyler Christopher in 2002. Their relationship ended in 2004. She then started dating NBA  star Tony Parker in 2004. After two years of dating, the couple got engaged on November 30, 2006, and eventually, they married on July 6, 2007, at the Paris City Hall. 

Just a month before the ceremony, the couple signed a prenuptial agreement. Their relationship didn't last long and they appealed for divorce in November 2010 citing "irreconcilable differences".Their divorce was finalized on January 28, 2011. Prenuptial agreement was definitely a good idea. 

 Later on, Longoria got engaged to Jose Bastón in Dubai on December 13, 2015. She took to her Instagram to share her happiness with her fans. On her Instagram post on  December 13, 2015, she announced her engagement sharing a picture where she was seen kissing  Bastón with her engagement ring on.

Net Worth

As Longoria’s “Desperate Housewives” was ranked in an estimated $375,000 per episode her net worth is estimated to be more than $35 million which is a huge amount. She is living a luxurious life.