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Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Longoria studied kinesiology at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, eventually earning her Bachelor’s Degree. While attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Longoria was named Miss Corpus Christi USA in 1998.

Longoria’s acting career officially began in the year 2000 when she appeared in an episode of the hit Fox drama series Beverly Hills, 90210.

Longoria got the biggest break of her career when she was cast in the lead role of Gabrielle Solis on the ABC drama series Desperate Housewives. Longoria starred as Gabrielle Solis from 2004 to 2012.

As for her film career, Longoria has been mostly relegated to B-movies, starring in projects such as Harsh Times, The Sentinel, The Heartbreak Kid, Over Her Dead Body, Aruther Christmas, Lower Learning, Without Mean, Crazy Kind of Love, and A Dark Truth.

In the year 2019, Longoria appeared as Dora’s mother Elena in the live action version of Dora the Explorer, Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

Longoria famously married San Antonio Spurs point guard and NBA champion Tony Parker in the year 2007, although the couple divorced in 2011.

In addition to being a working actress, Longoria is also a successful businesswoman and philanthropist.