Eva Longoria
American actress from Desperate Housewives
Born
March 15th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1975, this American actress gained widespread recognition for the role of Gabrielle Solis in the television series Desperate Housewives. The show ran for eight seasons and earned multiple awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Besides her acting career, she is also a producer, director, and activist, focusing on education and advocacy for the Latino community. Longoria's work extends to philanthropy, where she has established foundations aimed at supporting women and children.
Played Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives
Produced and directed television projects
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