Eva Longoria is an American actress and model of Mexican origin, who gained fame for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the popular TV series “Desperate Housewives.“ In addition to her successful acting career, Eva has also become a director, producer, social activist, and entrepreneur.

1. In her childhood, Eva lived on a ranch. She recalled that they had 19 cats, and her sisters would often bring home stray kittens, which their mother would immediately start nursing, resulting in them staying on the ranch.

2. Longoria has three sisters, who are all blue-eyed and blond, unlike Eva. Due to this difference, Eva believed for some time that she was not their biological child, as she has brown eyes and dark skin.

3. The actress dedicates herself to kickboxing and interval training two to three times a week. During her travels, she prefers running in nature, which is an excellent way to explore the surroundings and make good use of her time.

4. Longoria created her own fragrance, “EVA,“ not only for financial reasons but also because she suffers from allergic reactions to almost all types of perfumes.

5. Eva loves to eat delicious food and cannot resist her favorite Mexican dishes. “I always need something to chew on, so I carry a bag of raw almonds with me,“ says the actress.

6. The artist’s favorite way to relax is to visit a spa salon.

7. Eva enjoys cooking, especially Mexican cuisine. She has even released her own cookbook and owns several restaurants.

8. Eva is fluent in both English and Spanish. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.

9. Longoria would be willing to shave her head for a role, but she would never agree to gain weight.

10. Eva has been sewing since childhood and has made numerous dresses, skirts, blouses, and pants for her nieces and nephews.

11. To maintain smooth and firm skin, Eva prefers using creams with placenta, as it helps maintain moisture balance and renew skin cells.

12. The actress learned to shoot at the age of four and still enjoys hunting.

13. At the age of 23, the charming young woman won the title of Miss Corpus Christi.

14. In 2005, Eva became a beauty ambassador for the L’Oréal Paris brand, and their collaboration continues to this day. “It’s one of the few companies that truly shares my values,“ says the actress.

15. After an episode of “Desperate Housewives“ aired, in which Longoria had explicit scenes with Jesse Metcalfe, her grandmother called her and scolded her for her promiscuity.

16. As for her personal life, Eva is married for the third time. Her husband is Mexican businessman Jose Antonio Baston. On June 19, 2018, their first child, Santiago Enrique, was born.