Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón, born March 15, 1975, is an American actress, producer, director, activist, and businesswoman. She became well known for playing Isabella Braña on The Young and the Restless from 2001 to 2003. Her big break came as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives (2004–2012), for which she earned two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. In recent years, she has focused more on directing and producing. Her directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot (2023), received critical praise and Oscar nominations. As of February 2026, Longoria is 50 and still active in acting, producing, and advocating for Latino representation, women’s rights, and education. She also...