Born on March 15, 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Eva Jacqueline Longoria is the youngest of four sisters. Eva Longoria grew up on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Texas, Longoria attended Texas A&M-Kingsville, where Eva Longoria received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduating from college, Eva Longoria entered a talent contest that brought her to Los Angeles, where Eva Longoria 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, Eva Longoria auditioned for and won the role of Isabella on the popular series, The Young and the Restless. After the Y&R, Eva Longoria became well known worldwide thanks to Desperate Housewives where Eva Longoria plays adulteress Gabrielle Solis. Eva Longoria also has a contract with L'Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people. Eva Longoria also starred as a psychic in the 2004 made-for-TV movie, The Dead Will Tell, and was cast as the lead in the 2004 film, Carlita's Secret.