Eva Longoria
Plays Gabrielle Solis
Named one of People's 50 Most Beautiful, Eva Longoria Parker was
also voted by Variety as one of the Ten New Faces to Watch, Rolling
Stone's People of the Year, USA Today's TV's Hot 11 and TV Guide's
New Faces of Fall.
Longoria Parker starred in the indie film Harsh Times and The
Sentinel, opposite Michael Douglas.
The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch in Corpus
Christi, Texas, Longoria Parker attended Texas A&M-Kingsville,
where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Kinesiology.
After graduating from college, she entered a talent contest that
brought her to Los Angeles, where she was spotted and subsequently
signed by a theatrical agent.
After landing roles on The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital
and co-starring on Beverly Hills, 90210, she auditioned for and won
the role of Isabella on the popular series, The Young and the
Restless.
Longoria Parker lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Tony Parker.
She is actively involved as the national spokesperson for Padres
Contra El Cancer, helping Latinos with cancer.
Pastimes include salsa dancing, cooking and reading Latino
literature and history.
HOMETOWN: Corpus Christi, TX
BIRTH DATE: March 15
