Eva Longoria was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, the youngest of four sisters. She attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Growing up on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Longoria has a strong connection to her hometown.
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💰 Net worth
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Desperate Housewives (2004)
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$200,000 /episode (2007-08) |
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Desperate Housewives (2004)
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$400,000 /episode (2009-10) |
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Desperate Housewives (2004)
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$400,000 /episode (2010-11) |
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Desperate Housewives (2004)
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Season 1 - $30,000 per episode, Season 2 - $250,000 per episode |
Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ella Eva (Mireles) and Enrique Longoria, Jr. The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Longoria attended Texas A&M University-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 (1987), General Hospital (1963) and co-starring on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), she auditioned for and won the role of "Isabella" on the popular series, The Young and the Restless (1973). After Y&R, Eva Longoria became well known worldwide thanks to Desperate Housewives (2004) where she played a main character, Gabrielle Solis. She also has a contract with L'Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people. A passionate advocate of education she founded The Eva Longoria Foundation which helps Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship and earned a Masters in Chicano Studies presenting her thesis on "Success STEMS From Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM Careers." Eva has also contributed writing to publications on the subject of education.
