Biography for Eva Longoria Parker

Eva Longoria Parker

Date of Birth : March 15, 1975

Place of Birth : Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Birth Name : Eva Jacqueline Longoria

Name : Eva Longoria

Height : 5' 3

Nationality : American

Profession : actor

Claim to Fame : TV Series: Desperate Housewives

Sometimes credited as : Eva Longoria Christopher
Spouse:
Tony Parker (7 July 2007 - present)
Tyler Christopher (20 January 2002 - 19 January 2004) (divorced)


Biography:
The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Texas, 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 Angele's, 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 plays adulteress "Gabrielle Solis". She also has a contract with L'Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people.

Trivia:

* Has signed on to star in the indie HARSH TIMES, written and directed by TRAINING DAY writer David Ayer. (December 4, 2004)
* Her Desperate Housewives has been praised as a successor to Sex and the City by Hollywood Reporter.
* Was used to be called prieta fea, because she was the only one of her family's four girls with dark hair, dark eyes
, and dark skin.
* Sometimes credited as: Eva Longoria Christopher Lon-GORE-ia is how to pronounce her name, not Lon-go-RIA.
* Attended Texas A&M, Kingsville where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology
* Was Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998
* Was one of People en Espa�ol�s 25 Most Beautiful People in 2003.
* The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas.
* Starred in many popular TV series before stardom, i.e.: The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, and Beverly Hills, 90210.
* Loves rock climbing, motocross, kick boxing and yoga.
* Enjoys salsa dancing, crocheting and home decorating.
* Has a passion for the study of Latino literature and history. Admits she wears G-strings every day and actually doesn't even own a full-bottom pair of underwear.
* Demands a lavish trailer with full bath, kitchen, bedroom and pricey furniture.

Personal Quotes:

I grew up as an ugly duckling. They used to call me prieta fea, because I was the only one of my family's four girls with dark hair, dark eyes, and dark skin. Growing up I was the ugly one, because I was the odd one.

"As soon as I read the script I knew it was pretty special. The creator of the show asked what I thought of the writing as a whole. I told him I had no idea because I'd only read my part. He laughed and told me I'd got the job. He thought my answer was completely Gabrielle" On how she got the part as Gabrielle Solis

I didn't really blossom until my mid teens and by that time I had to work on my personality to make people like me. I found it easy to make people laugh and I was always pretty popular

I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is the power we have over men.

I love men, I love being in love and having romantic dates

"I'm a fabulous date, I make sure I look good, I like hearing what a guy has to say and I make sure the evening is a real laugh. I like to laugh." On going out on a date.