Eva Jacqueline Longoria Baston is a famous American actress of Mexican descent, who celebrates her 50th birthday today, March 15, 2025, writes IZ.com.ua. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and during her career she became not only a Hollywood star, but also a successful director, producer, model, and businesswoman.
Content
- Eva Longoria's best movies and TV shows
- 📺 Desperate Housewives (Desperate Housewives, 2004–2012)
- 🎬 The Sentinel (2006)
- 🎬 Over Her Dead Body (2008)
- 🎬 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, 2019)
- How Eva Longoria helped create the 'John Wick' franchise
- Eva Longoria today
Eva got her first role on television in the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210”. However, her real fame came with the role of Gabrielle Solis in the cult show “Desperate Housewives”. Today, she continues to work actively in the film industry, is involved in charity and supports social initiatives.
Eva Longoria's best movies and TV shows
📺 Desperate Housewives (Desperate Housewives, 2004–2012)
The television series that made Longoria world famous. The plot centers on the lives of four housewives from the fictional town of Fairview. Her character, Gabrielle Solis, is a former supermodel who tries to balance marriage, lovers, and social status. For this role, the actress received a Golden Globe nomination.
🎬 The Sentinel (2006)
A thriller about a conspiracy within the US Secret Service, where the main character, a veteran of the service, is accused of preparing an assassination attempt on the president. Eva Longoria played agent Jill Marin, a rookie who investigates the crime together with the characters of Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland.
🎬 Over Her Dead Body (2008)
A romantic comedy about a man struggling to cope with the loss of his fiancée after she dies. His new love is a psychic, but the spirit of the deceased (Eva Longoria) interferes with their romance in every way.
🎬 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, 2019)
An adventure film for the whole family, where Longoria played the mother of the main character – the legendary traveler Dora, who, together with her friends, embarks on a dangerous journey in search of treasure.
🎬 Flamin' Hot (2023)
Longoria's critically acclaimed directorial debut tells the story of the creation of the famous Flamin' Hot Cheetos and their inventor, a Mexican immigrant, who was able to achieve success despite all the difficulties.
How Eva Longoria helped create the 'John Wick' franchise
Although Longoria does not appear in the John Wick films, she played a significant role in the making of the first film. When the film's directors, Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, ran into financial difficulties and were unable to find the $6 million needed to complete production, Longoria stepped in to help.
“The last few days were critical, and we almost gave up on the idea. But Eva saved us by investing the necessary amount literally 24 hours before the project was canceled,” admitted Chad Stahelski.
In the end, this investment turned out to be one of the best in the actress's life – she receives a profit from the film's distribution and admits that she dreams of starring in future parts of the franchise.
Eva Longoria today
Today, Eva Longoria not only continues her acting career, but is also actively involved in directing, producing, and philanthropy. She is the founder of the organization Eva's Heroes , which helps young people with special needs. She is also an active advocate for women's rights, supports social initiatives, and runs her own cosmetics and fashion business.
In her personal life, Eva is happily married to businessman José Antonio Baston, with whom she is raising her son Santiago Enrique.