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Synopsis
Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, the fourth daughter in a family of Texans of Mexican descent. Life on their ranch was difficult, not only because money was scarce, but also because Eva's oldest sister was develop-mentally disabled. The challenges were a blessing in disguise, because they taught Eva resilience and perseverance, attributes she would need to pursue a career in Hollywood.Eva's big break came in 2004, when she was cast as Gabrielle Solis in the Prime-time soap opera satire Desperate Housewives. Now a Hollywood A-list actress, Eva is also the face of L'Oréal and Bebe Sport and the spokesperson for the charitable group PADRES Contra el Cáncer.
In 2007, Eva took on the real-life role of wife, marrying basketball star Tony Parker. The poor girl from south Texas has certainly come a long way.