Eva Jaqueline Longoria is on the fast track to stardom with her return to primetime this fall. Longoria recently starred on L.A. Dragnet , Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf's modern-day take on the classic police drama. She also brings to life the title role in the upcoming feature film Carlita's Secret . Voted one of Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100" for 2004 and People en Espanol's "25 Most Beautiful People" for 2003, and winning an ALMA Award for "Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama," this Young and the Restless alum proves that talent and versatility pave the way to success.
Longoria also flexes her comedic muscles in Hot Tamales Live , a critically acclaimed comedy/variety show in which she both stars and co-produces. Hot Tamales Live performs regularly at The Comedy Store and consistently sells out its performances whenever they perform across the country. Hot Tamales Live is currently available on DVD/videocassette and pay-per-view. Acknowledging her "comedic flair," Back Stage West proclaimed: "Dragnet is sensational." Her persistence has certainly paid off. After landing roles on The Bold and the Beautiful , General Hospital , and co-starring on Beverly Hills, 90210 , she auditioned and won the role of "Isabella" on the popular series The Young and the Restless . Longoria's career was successfully launched. She considers herself blessed to have had the opportunity to work on the No. 1 daytime drama. Longoria currently lives in Los Angeles (2004), where she spends her off-time engaging in all types of sports, ranging from rock climbing to motocross and kick boxing to yoga. Pastimes also include salsa dancing, crocheting and home decorating. She has a passion for the study of Latino literature and history, and is politically active throughout California and nationally with various organizations in the pursuit of advancing Latino rights. The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas, Longoria attended Texas A&M-Kingsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduating from college, she entered a talent contest that brought her to Los Angeles, where she was spotted and subsequently signed by a theatrical agent. Longoria's timing couldn't have been better, and she was determined to see where her acting dreams would take her.