Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, the youngest of four daughters born to Mexican-Americans Enrique Longoria, Jr. Longoria originally wanted to be a fashion model and sent in photos to a modeling agency but was declined because of her height. After completing college, Longoria entered a talent contest that led her to Los Angeles, California; shortly after, she was spotted and signed by a theatrical agent. People en Español listed her among its “Most Beautiful People” for 2003. in January 2007, Longoria was chosen to be the first face of Bebe Sport.
