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[[Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón]] (née Longoria; born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer and director. After |
[[Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón]] (née Longoria; born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, and director. After several guest roles on television series, she gained recognition for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera *The Young and the Restless*, a role she held from 2001 to 2003. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series *Desperate Housewives*, which aired from 2004 to 2012. For this performance, she received a Golden Globe nomination and won two Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the cast. |
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Longoria has a keen interest in immigration. She accompanied a border patrol in Arizona and has immersed herself in the issues to understand the Mexican and the U.S. points of view. She has described Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law as unconstitutional. |
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Longoria has been deeply involved in advocacy, particularly concerning immigration reform. She has accompanied border patrol personnel in Arizona and engaged extensively with the perspectives of both Mexican and U.S. citizens to better understand the complexities of the immigration debate. She has criticized Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law, describing it as unconstitutional. Her work in this area has also included support for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, a labor rights organization focused on improving conditions for agricultural workers. |
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In 2012, Longoria was one of seven Californians named to the post of co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign. On September 6, she spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention where she endorsed President Obama's reelection. In May 2014, she initiated the Latino Victory Project to raise funds for candidates and efforts to get out the vote. An executive producer of the documentaries The Harvest and Food Chains, she is a supporter of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. |
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In 2012, Longoria was named co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign by seven Californians. She spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, endorsing Obama's bid for re-election. In 2014, she founded the Latino Victory Project, an initiative aimed at fundraising for political candidates and voter mobilization efforts. |
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Longoria has actively supported various political campaigns. In 2014, she endorsed Marianne Williamson for California's 33rd congressional district. In 2018, she backed Beto O'Rourke in his Senate race against Senator Ted Cruz and Colin Allred in Texas's 32nd congressional district against incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions. |
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Longoria has been a prominent speaker at major political conventions. She addressed the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016. In August 2020, she hosted the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024. |
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In preparation for Georgia's 2021 runoff elections, Longoria participated in a VoteRiders textbanking event with America Ferrera to educate Latina voters about the state's voter ID laws. She has been highlighted by *Texas Monthly* as a potential top Democratic contender in the 2024 U.S. Senate election in Texas, noting her past openness to running for office. |
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Longoria has also campaigned for [[Kamala Harris]] in the lead-up to the 2024 election. However, a claim in an article from *News.com.au* suggests that while she has publicly discussed leaving the U.S., reports indicate she already spends little time in the country. The article notes that she may be based in Mexico or Spain in the near future. |
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Campained for [[Kamala Harris]] in the lead up to the 2024 election. |
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As an executive producer, Longoria has contributed to documentaries such as *The Harvest* and *Food Chains*, which address issues related to labor and food systems. These projects align with her broader advocacy work and commitment to social issues. |
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Claims to be leaving the US but the article implies at the end that she already spends little time in the US. |
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 5 October 2026
Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón (née Longoria; born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, and director. After several guest roles on television series, she gained recognition for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera *The Young and the Restless*, a role she held from 2001 to 2003. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series *Desperate Housewives*, which aired from 2004 to 2012. For this performance, she received a Golden Globe nomination and won two Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the cast.
Advocacy and Immigration Issues
Longoria has been deeply involved in advocacy, particularly concerning immigration reform. She has accompanied border patrol personnel in Arizona and engaged extensively with the perspectives of both Mexican and U.S. citizens to better understand the complexities of the immigration debate. She has criticized Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law, describing it as unconstitutional. Her work in this area has also included support for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, a labor rights organization focused on improving conditions for agricultural workers.
Political Involvement and Activism
In 2012, Longoria was named co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign by seven Californians. She spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, endorsing Obama's bid for re-election. In 2014, she founded the Latino Victory Project, an initiative aimed at fundraising for political candidates and voter mobilization efforts.
Longoria has actively supported various political campaigns. In 2014, she endorsed Marianne Williamson for California's 33rd congressional district. In 2018, she backed Beto O'Rourke in his Senate race against Senator Ted Cruz and Colin Allred in Texas's 32nd congressional district against incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions.
Public Speaking and Convention Participation
Longoria has been a prominent speaker at major political conventions. She addressed the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016. In August 2020, she hosted the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024.
Recent Activities and Controversies
In preparation for Georgia's 2021 runoff elections, Longoria participated in a VoteRiders textbanking event with America Ferrera to educate Latina voters about the state's voter ID laws. She has been highlighted by *Texas Monthly* as a potential top Democratic contender in the 2024 U.S. Senate election in Texas, noting her past openness to running for office.
Longoria has also campaigned for Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the 2024 election. However, a claim in an article from *News.com.au* suggests that while she has publicly discussed leaving the U.S., reports indicate she already spends little time in the country. The article notes that she may be based in Mexico or Spain in the near future.
Film and Media Contributions
As an executive producer, Longoria has contributed to documentaries such as *The Harvest* and *Food Chains*, which address issues related to labor and food systems. These projects align with her broader advocacy work and commitment to social issues.
References
[article on Longoria's reported plans to leave the U.S.]
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