Eva Longoria
Biography
Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, and director. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she first picked up television guest roles and then played Isabella Braña on the CBS soap The Young and the Restless from 2001 to 2003. Her major break was Gabrielle Solis on ABC's Desperate Housewives, which brought her a pair of Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. She acted alongside Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland in The Sentinel (2006), and her film work later included Over Her Dead Body (2008) and Overboard (2018), with the latter winning her an Imagen Award. She founded UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, executive produced Devious Maids, and directed the feature Flamin' Hot (2023), which earned an Oscar nomination. In 2018 she earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and in 2024 she guest-starred on Only Murders in the Building, sharing a third Screen Actors Guild Award with that comedy's ensemble.
51years old
Turns 52 on March 15in 124 days
- Born Corpus Christi
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Eva Jacqueline Longoria (birth name)Also credited as Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón and Eva Longoria Christopher
Movie Career
- Films
- 30
- Career span
- 22 years2004 to 2026
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Big break
Longoria was cast as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives in 2003, a role she later said made people call her an overnight sensation even though she had been working at it for 10 years.
A first
In 2006 Longoria appeared opposite Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland in the thriller The Sentinel, which gave her a first major part in a theatrical feature film.
Behind the camera
Longoria made her feature-length directorial debut with the biopic Flamin' Hot, which she was announced to direct in August 2019 and which was released in 2023.
Behind the camera
Longoria founded the film and television production company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment in 2005, and in 2023 it was acquired by Hyphenate Media Group, which she co-founded with Cris Abrego.
A first
In January 2007, Longoria became the first face of Bebe Sport. Greg Kadel photographed her for the brand's Spring/Summer 2007 campaign.
Eva Longoria movies on Netflix
The Last Sunriseas Isolde Pera
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Tripas Val Garcia
Oh. What. Fun.as Zazzy Tims
The Pickupas Natalie
War of the Worldsas NASA Scientist Sandra Salas
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universeas Soledad Quintana
Tell It Like a Womanas Ana
Unpluggingas Jeanine
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for Itas Himself
The Boss Baby: Family Businessas Carol (voice)
Sylvie's Loveas Carmen
Dora and the Lost City of Goldas Elena
Dog Daysas Grace
Overboardas Theresa
Lowridersas Gloria Alvarez
Visionsas Eileen
Fronteraas Paulina
Crazy Kind of Loveas Marion
In a World...as Eva Longoria
A Dark Truthas Mia Francis
Foodfight!as Lady X
For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiadaas Tulita
The Baytown Outlawsas Celeste
Arthur Christmasas Chief De Silva (voice)
Without Menas Rosalba
Lower Learningas Rebecca Seabrook
Over Her Dead Bodyas Kate
The Sentinelas Jill Marin
Harsh Timesas Sylvia
Carlita's Secretas Carlita…
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Two actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.







Films together
Rob Corddry3 films together, 2008 to 2018
Rob Corddry's page Dog Days2018IMDb rating 6.2Longoria as GraceCorddry as Kurt
In a World...2013IMDb rating 6.6Longoria as Eva LongoriaCorddry as Moe
Lower Learning2008IMDb rating 4.0Longoria as Rebecca SeabrookCorddry as Harper Billings
Eugenio Derbez3 films together, 2018 to 2023
Eugenio Derbez's page Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe2023IMDb rating 7.2Longoria as Soledad QuintanaDerbez as Jaime Mendoza
Dora and the Lost City of Gold2019IMDb rating 6.1Longoria as ElenaDerbez as Alejandro Gutierrez
Overboard2018IMDb rating 6.0Longoria as TheresaDerbez as Leonardo Montenegro
Andy Garcia2 films together, 2012
Andy Garcia's page A Dark Truth2012IMDb rating 5.6Longoria as Mia FrancisGarcia as Jack Begosian
For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada2012IMDb rating 6.6Longoria as TulitaGarcia as Enrique Gorostieta Velarde
Michael Peña2 films together, 2014 to 2019
Michael Peña's page Dora and the Lost City of Gold2019IMDb rating 6.1Longoria as ElenaPeña as Cole
Frontera2014IMDb rating 6.6Longoria as PaulinaPeña as Miguel
Matt Walsh2 films together, 2008 to 2022
Matt Walsh's page Unplugging2022IMDb rating 4.4Longoria as JeanineWalsh as Dan
Lower Learning2008IMDb rating 4.0Longoria as Rebecca SeabrookWalsh as Mr. Conroy
Noel Gugliemi2 films together, 2005 to 2017
Noel Gugliemi's page Lowriders2017IMDb rating 5.7Longoria as Gloria AlvarezGugliemi as Angel
Harsh Times2005IMDb rating 6.8Longoria as SylviaGugliemi as Flaco
Also two films together7 more actors
- Wendi McLendon-CoveySylvie's Love (2020) and Over Her Dead Body (2008)
- Jason BiggsLower Learning (2008) and Over Her Dead Body (2008)
- Lake BellIn a World... (2013) and Over Her Dead Body (2008)
- Devon BostickWar of the Worlds (2025) and A Dark Truth (2012)
- Tig NotaroDog Days (2018) and In a World... (2013)
- Jesse GarciaAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip (2025) and Without Men (2011)
- Tone BellSylvie's Love (2020) and Dog Days (2018)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Eva Longoria's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$621 million
14 of the 30 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 30 films: 14 worldwide figure; 5 us gross only; 5 never in cinemas; 5 figure not found; 1 too new to count.
- 14Worldwide figure
- 5US gross only
- 5Never in cinemas
- 5Figure not found
- 1Too new to count
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 98% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$151M24.3% of the total
- 2$147M23.6% of the total
- 3$121M19.4% of the total
- 4$91M14.7% of the total
- 5$79M12.7% of the total
- 6$10M1.6% of the total
- 7$6.8M1.1% of the total
- 8$6.3M1.0% of the total
Awards
Five awards and honors from 2014 to 2023.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2023 | Crystal Award | Won | |
| 2022 | National Medal of Arts | Won | |
| 2015 | Ohtli Award | Won | |
| 2014 | Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
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