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longoria_eva Eva Longoria Parker

Genoa City Presence

Isabella Brana (February 2001 to August 2003)

At a Glance

Longoria was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She attended Texas A&M, Kingsville where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. When she wasn't studying, Longoria participated in the university's theatre productions.

Longoria's role on The Young and the Restless was not her only forray into daytime television; she has previous appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital. In addition to her daytime credits, she has co-starred on Beverly Hills 90210 and guest starred on the pilot Slovan & Allen.

On the silver screen, Eva has appeared in One Hard Hit. She also co-starred in the film No Mother's Crying and had a featured role in Selena.

When she's not acting, Eva enjoys salsa dancing and participates in all sports.



Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION

George Lopez
Brooke
2006

Desperate Housewives
Gabrielle Solis
2004-Present

L.A. Dragnet
Det. Gloria Duran
2003-2004

The Dead Will Tell
Jeanie
2004

The Young and the Restless
Isabella Brana
February 2001 to August 2003

General Hospital
Brenda look-alike
2000



Acting Portfolio
FILM

The Heartbreak Kid
Consuela
2007

Employee of the Month
Thanks
2006

The Sentinel
Jill Marin
2006

Hustler's Instinct
Vanessa Santos
2005

Harsh Times
Sylvia
2005

Carlita's Secret
Carlita
2004

Snitch'd
Gabby
2003



Awards and Acclaim

ALMA Awards Winner, Person of the Year (2006)
ALMA Awards Nominee, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama (2002)

Golden Globes Nominee, Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for Desperate Housewives (2006)

Imagen Foundation Awards Nominee, Best Actress - Television for Desperate Housewives (2005, 2007)

People's Choice Award Winner, Favorite Female TV Star (2007)

Screen Actors Guild Awards Winner, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Desperate Housewives (2005, 2006)
Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominee, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Desperate Housewives (2007)

Teen Choice Awards Nominee, Choice TV Actress: Comedy for Desperate Housewives (2005, 2006, 2007)
Teen Choice Awards Winner, Choice TV Breakout Performance - Female for Desperate Housewives (2005)


Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Corpus Christi, Texas
DATE OF BIRTH: March 15th, 1975
HEIGHT: 5'2"
HAIR:Brown
EYES: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Tony Parker [Jul 6, 2007 to Present]
MARITAL STATUS: Divorced; Tyler Christopher [Jan 20, 2002 to Jan 19, 2004]



News Archives


News Archive: Brown, Kruger, and Longoria all out in story-dictated exits. [Jun 9, 2003]



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