Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón is an American actress, producer, director and businesswoman. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate housewives (2004–2012), which earned two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe nomination.
Before her success above Desperate housewivesLongoria also attracted attention for her role as Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera The young and the restless.
Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born on March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. She is the youngest of four daughters born to Tejano parents, Ella Eva (Mireles) and Enrique Longoria Jr. Her three older sisters are Esmeralda Josephina Longoria, Elizabeth Judina Longoria and Emily Jeannette Longoria.
Eva earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in 1998, initially wanting to become a teacher.
However, she later pursued her passion for acting, which brought her to Los Angeles after winning a talent contest. In 2013, she earned a Master’s degree in Chicano Studies from California State University, Northridge. Eva is of mixed Mexican-American descent and Christian.
Enrique Longoria Jr.
Enrique Longoria Jr., father of actress Eva Longoria, was born on August 5, 1943 in Encino, Brooks County, Texas, United States. He was born to unknown parents, known as Mr. and Mrs. Longoria.
He may have grown up with his siblings but their names are unknown. There are no specific details about his educational background. He is white and Christian.
Ella Eva Mireles
Ella Eva Mirele, mother of actress Eva Longoria, was born on July 19, 1944 in the United States. She was raised by her parents, whose names are unknown and may be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Mirele.
She may have grown up with her siblings but their names are not made public. Ella was an educator, although the specifics of her education are not widely recorded. She is white and Christian.
Enrique Longoria Jr. married Ella Eva Mireles. They have been together for more than three decades and have a family that includes their daughter, actress Eva Longoria, as well as their other children: Esmeralda Josephina Longoria, Elizabeth Judina Longoria and Emily Jeannette Longoria.
