Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, director, activist, and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, which ran from 2004 to 2012. She has also appeared in films such as Harsh Times, The Sentinel, and Over Her Dead Body. Longoria has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including the creation of the Eva Longoria Foundation, which helps Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship.