From Corpus Christi to Hollywood: Eva Longoria

This biography follows Eva Longoria from her close-knit Tejano family in South Texas and her kinesiology degree to pageants, guest roles and The Young and the Restless. It explores the phenomenon of Desperate Housewives and her growth into storytelling behind the camera, from Dog Days to Flamin' Hot. Later chapters look at her philanthropy, her cookbook, her political engagement, her business ventures and her cultural legacy as a Latina in Hollywood. An inspiring read for fans and anyone interested in building a career on one's own terms. 144 pages.