Women’s History Month 2025 — Eva Longoria

Women’s History Month 2025 — Eva Longoria

The I-Know Department of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library recognizes the many accomplishments of Corpus Christi native Eva Longoria, for Women’s History Month 2025.  More than an award-winning actor and director, Eva Longoria is a passionate advocate for education, literacy, cancer-research, and an active supporter of numerous charities. 

Eva Longoria: actor, director, activist producer & spokesperson
Eva’s Heroes: Eva Longoria founded “Eva’s Heroes” in 2006, an organization that offers enrichment opportunities for developmentally challenged young people.
Eva Longoria Foundation:Eva founded the Eva Longoria Foundation in 2012, a foundation that focuses on helping Latinas build a better future, providing resources to empower and educate. [To support] “… innovative solutions that accelerate economic opportunity, civic participation, and cultural influence…” (quote taken from the foundation homepage)
Padres Contra el Cancer: Longoria is the National Spokesperson for Padres Contra el Cancer – a nonprofit organization that helps Latino patients and their families affected by cancer.
Top left, Eva sitting behind a desk at a meeting. Bottom right: Eva speaking at a microphone. Text describes the Latino Victory Project, and co-charing Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election inauguration. Also presents a Fun Fact. See caption.
Fun Fact! She graduated from Texas A&M University-Kingsville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology! She also has a Masters degree in Chicano Studies!
Eva Longoria founded the Latino Victory Project in 2014, which encouraged political power in the Latino community.
Eva also co-chaired President Barack Obama’s re-election in 2012, focusing on immigration and encouraging Latinos in politics.
Top left, heading AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS. Top right, Eva accepting People’s Choice Award, next to icon of an award. Texts lists her numerous awards and accolades. See caption.
American Latino Media Arts Awards:
At the ALMA Awards Longoria won Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama for her role on The Young and the Restless
Person of the Year in 2006
Special Achievement Award in 2018
Imagen Awards:
Best Actress- Film (Overboard, 2018)
In 2023, Flamin’ Hot won Best Feature Film, and Eva Longoria won Best Director
People’s Choice Awards:
Desperate Housewives won Favorite New TV Drama in 2005
Favorite Female TV Star for Desperate Housewives in 2007
Eva Longoria has gathered over 60 credits to her name throughout her acting career!

Our Sources:

Learn more!

“About.” Latino Victory, latinovictory.org/about/. Editors, Biography.com.

“https://www.biography.com/Actors/Eva-Longoria.” Biography, 28 Aug. 2019, www.biography.com/actors/eva-longoria.

“EVA LONGORIA FOUNDATION – GuideStar Profile.” Guidestar.org, 2022, www.guidestar.org/profile/45-4345954. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

Rodriguez, Priscilla. “The Ultimate Advocate: Eva Longoria’s Projects & Causes.” Archive.org, 15 Mar. 2014, web.archive.org/web/20160305004848/www.latina.com/celebrity/eva-longoria-projects-causes#1. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

Wikipedia Contributors. “Eva Longoria.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Mar. 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Longoria#Career.

Eric Cosio

Hello!  I am very happy to be come aboard the I-Know program. With almost two decades of experience in libraries, I have taught research skills and information literacy in a variety of settings and curricula.  And with more recent experience in instructional design and technology, I enjoy working with instructors to develop interactive and engaging learning content.  I try to learn more about teaching with technology everyday, and enjoy learning about new teaching tools and how they can bring courses to life.  And, I believe learning about library resources and searching skills can also be fun and interactive!  I look forward to meeting and working with all of you.