Longoria’s journey from TV star to successful producer
Eva Longoria, before transitioning to acting, began her career as a model and beauty pageant contestant. In addition, she gained widespread recognition from her hit Television series “Desperate Housewives”.
Moreover, she has been involved in other works like philanthropy and activism, mainly focused on issues affecting the Latino community. Incredibly, she holds down a long list of accomplishments under her career belt.
At first, she began her career with small guest roles. Furthermore, she starred in numerous roles through which she received many nominations
On the other hand, if we look at her educational background this is what we have found. Longoria worked hard in her education career. She did her bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology, at Texas A&M University Kingsville in 1998.
Back in 2013, she received her master's degree in Chicano studies at California State University, Northridge. She always believes in one line that according to her:
“One is never too old or too busy to continue their education.”
How she began her career in Producing
Initially, Longoria was the producer for the first John Wick film and executive producer for the American Mystery drama television series Grand Hotel.
Hence, when it comes to her directing she has mostly directed episodes for popular television series such as The Mick, The Women Kill, Black-Ish, Jane the Virgin, and many more.
Thus, she has always been passionate about her work. Though it isn’t easy for her to direct the film as a Latina Director., Longoria is a highly profiled woman and wins the hearts of others through her incredible performance.
While she was in a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival that was reported by Variety, Eva Longoria herself spoke about the struggles that Latina directors have to face when it comes to funding and opportunities.
One more interesting thing about Longoria is that she has also directed numerous television series but she didn’t consider directing a movie until she learned about Flaming Hot Cheetos’ creator, Richard Montanez’s story.
Longoria has also helped Linda Yvette Chavez, creator of the Netflix series ‘Gentefied’, in shaping the script, especially with Montanez’s background.
Likewise, as a Hollywood celebrity, Eva Longoria is a pioneer who uses her influence to make a difference and constantly pushes boundaries. No matter if it’s her memorable on-screen roles, her smart business ventures, or her enthusiastic activism and philanthropy.
By now she is enjoying her successful career as a producer. Longoria further added how her life changed after her son’s birth. She added that before her son’s birth, she used to travel a lot but now she has to make a few adjustments and weigh things more carefully.
She is a role model for many others and is the one who reminds us that success can and should be used as a platform for positive change.