Eva Longoria has worked consistently in Hollywood for over 20 years and has cemented herself as an industry staple who is known for her work both in front of and behind the camera. An award-winning actress, Emmy-nominated director, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, Longoria has been leading the charge of diverse and female representation since her starring role in the hit ABC series Desperate Housewives. Named by Variety Magazine as one of the directors to watch in 2021, Longoria made a big splash at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival with her critically-acclaimed documentary, La Guerra Civil. The film tells the story of boxers Oscar de la Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez and delves into the historic bout between the two Latino giants. Longoria directed the pilot episode of the HBO Max series Gordita Chronicles, which premiered on the streaming platform in June 2022. Longoria also executive produced alongside Zoe Saldana on this coming-of-age series about family, opportunity, love, and resilience. Other past directing credits include the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Versus, episodes of Ashley Garcia: Genius In Love, Grand Hotel, Black-ish, The Mick, LA to Vegas, Jane the Virgin, Telenovela, Devious Maids, Latinos Living the Dream, and the short films Out of the Blue and A Proper Send-Off. Longoria was nominated for a 2021 Daytime Emmy for her directing work on Ashley Garcia: Genius In Love.

She made her feature directorial debut in June 2023 with the Searchlight biopic Flamin’ Hot about the story of Richard Montañez and the spicy Flamin’ Hot Cheetos snack. Flamin’ Hot premiered June 9th on Hulu and was the most-watched Searchlight Pictures streaming premiere ever. Earlier in 2023, CNN premiered Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico, a six-part original docuseries that followed Longoria as she traveled across Mexico exploring the country’s cuisine. Most recently, she was seen in Aristotle and Dante, a film based on the novel of the same name. Coming up, Eva is set to star in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

In October 2023, it was announced that Longoria and leading entertainment executive and entrepreneur, Cris Abrego, have formed a new media holding company and premium content studio, Hyphenate Media Group. Longoria’s lauded and awarded UnbeliEVAble Entertainment production company will now move under the Hyphenate Media Group banner. Hyphenate Media Group’s first title will be Land of Women for AppleTV+ which Longoria is set to executive produce and star opposite Carmen Maura. The six-episode dramedy series is inspired by Sandra Barneda’s best-selling novel of the same name.

Named by People Magazine as one of the “Women Changing the World,”, Longoria is a dedicated philanthropist and activist who has consistently lent her voice to the issues she is passionate about, ranging from immigration to STEM education. Committed to empowering Latinas everywhere, Longoria established the Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF) in 2012 to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families. She is a co-founder of Latino Victory Fund, Momento Latino, and Poderistas. Longoria has also been the face of L’Oréal Paris forover 15 years.

SCL Screening + Q&A: FLAMIN' HOT