Bollywood Babes Scouting For Houses In LA with An Eye On Hollywood

While getting a huge break in Hollywood remains on that elusive to-do list for B-Towners, some lucky few are already rubbing shoulders with the West.

What started as Bollywood’s jaunt to Hollywood with actor Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, has now moved on to Bollywood’s latest export,  actor Freida Pinto, who’s known to splash out money at plush properties around the world with Dubai and London being the hot-spots. While Freida has more or less made Hollywood her base, she apparently is still not thinking of shifting to the US permanently. The actor, who has worked with a number of international directors, is currently living in Los Angeles. A source reveals, “Freida has been in LA since her Slumdog Millionaire days. She is currently living in Los Angeles though there were rumours that suggested she had moved to the UK to be with boyfriend Dev Patel.”

For Freida to make a headway in LA is no small  feat, as it’s  known to be the hub of Hollywood. And this is a fact that has caught the Indian film industry’s eye. If industry sources are to be believed, there are a lot of Bollywood actors who are either looking to buy a property there or living there.

Actor Mallika Sherawat, who was conferred with Honorary Citizenship and Official Resolution by Los Angeles, has apparently made the city her home. Grapevine also insists that she  owns a plush property amongst the A-listers of Hollywood.

In recent times, actor Kangana Ranaut, who is supposedly dating a guy in the US,  is also apparently looking out for a property in LA. The actor, who has always wanted to own a house in LA, has reportedly finalised on a house there. Reveals a source, “Kangana has always wanted to own property abroad, especially LA. She has already set her heart on an  apartment and though she remains tightlipped about it, she has splurged on a lovely place in LA. She is also very interested in working in Hollywood, so having a property there only makes sense.”

With Bolly babes making a rush for LA, one won’t be surprised if actor Priyanka Chopra too ends up buying property in LA, as she is been there for most part of the year working on her international music album.

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Mallika Basks In Cannes Glory

Among the Indian celebrity women present at Cannes, Mallika Sherawat raised many eyebrows with her attire on the red carpet.

She made a splash and got wide acclaim for her looks. Mallika got a thumbsup from her fans for wearing French designer Ali Mahdavi's creation.

She even credited the designer with a tweet syaing: "Wow,red carpet HUGE SUCCESS, landed full page GALA mag,thx Ali Madhavi for the beautiful dress:)"

The actress is thrilled about two things: One, the success of Cannes and two, a good review for her film "Politics of Love."

She tweeted a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping with: "GRET review by LA TIMES for Politics Of Love,wanna share with my tweeple:)"

Mallika is one of the few Bollywood stars who's trying to make a crossover to Hollywood. Besides "Hiss" and "Politics of Love", the actress has also starred in a Chinese movie "The Myth" opposite Jackie Chan.
Everytime she goes abroad, she makes it a point to catch up with the star. In fact she did the same during the 65th Cannes International Film Festival too. She tweeted: "Met my old friend Jackie Chan,was great to catch up wt him, Will post pics soon:)"

This was Mallika's fourth appearance at the prestigious international event. Interestingly, she was invited by The American Foundation for AIDS Research (AMFAR) this time.

The bold actress who's presently busy with her next movie "Kismet Luv Paisa Dili", is riding high on Cannes success. An excited Mallika wrote on her Twitter page: "Cannes was a HUGE SUCCESS,feels great to be back home in India,grateful to ma fans 4 their support:)"

Once back home, it was time for some family bonding . And looks like the Cannes has had a great effect on her fashion sense as she posted a picture of her decked up in a sizzling dress for an outing with her bro! She wrote: "Getting ready to go out with my bro @vikramsingh." And her fans aren't complaining about her style statement.

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Bollywood Meets Hollywood

Here's to two heady four letter words that make the world go round... "Food" and "films". Here, in Los Angeles, in the dreamland of creativity and eternal sunshine, I find that Bollywood meets Hollywoodand food reigns supreme.

I love the exuberance of lyrics and poetry and more so that of the high-octane, provocatively witty genius, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shree Javed Akhtar. Here in Hollywood he leads an international "mushaira". And if it's Hollywood, it's got to be the "Pretty Woman hotel" (the movie was shot here) Beverly Wilshire where eight decades of Hollywood history distils itself. Here, elegant history tangos with youthful energy. The grace of stately centuries melds with high octane new age gusto. This is where both Hollywood and Bollywood (No! Javed saab does not approve of that term) stays and dines.

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From Bollywood to Hollywood: Jay Leno Drives Tata Nano [Video]

The story of the Tata Nano starts not in Hollywood, nor in Bollywood, but on the streets of India. That’s where an increasing number of people are finding motoring more affordable thanks to glorified rickshaws like this car.

Inside Tata Motors’ assembly plant, Jay Leno’s own Nano gets built, and a company official describes how this is the best alternative for four-people families who want to stop traveling on a motorbike. Yes, four people on a motorbike - don’t act like you didn’t know they did that in India.

What’s even stranger is that this 2-cylinder car that supposedly costs only $2,700 in America can’t be sold there because it’s totally unsafe. What most likely happened is that Jay just agreed to help Tata promote their cheep car with the power of the internet. This explains why Leno wears a suite that’s twice the price of the car... for the lols.

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Bebo’s Size Zero Inspires Film

Back in 2008, Tashan may not have made much of a mark at the box office, but the film’s lead actress sure did. A skinny Kareena Kapoor made all the news, sparking off the size-zero revolution in Bollywood.

The inspiration is hardly surprising when, four years since, an upcoming film is


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titled Size Zero – Everyone’s Losing It. The filmmakers admit it readily. “Yes, the inspiration came from the craze associated with Kareena’s size-zero trend. When she lost weight for Tashan, the entire nation was talking about it,” says producer Siddhartha Jain, CEO of iRock Productions. “Suddenly, women were talking about protein and carbs more than anything else.”

Siddhartha is quick to clarify, though, that the film’s story isn’t inspired by Kareena’s life. “It’s a fictional tale of a girl who is under pressure from her fiancé to lose weight. In essence, the film is about a girl’s quest to attain a size-zero figure.”

At this stage, the film’s script is ready, written by Anish Patel and Carmen Zainabadi. The director and cast are yet to be finalised.

Besides Size Zero, Siddhartha’s other films, Disco Valley and Ja Chudail Ja, are already in production. Next to go on the floors is Pool, to be directed by Kunal Roy Kapoor of Delhi Belly fame. It’s slated to be something on the lines of a Japanese murder mystery film.

“The idea is to come up with films that will create curiosity and attract audiences,” says Siddhartha. And who comes up with the out-of-the-box titles? “As a creative producer, I have to think of the titles. A title is the first step to attract audiences. And the trick is to go offbeat,” he says.
Bebo postpones trip for KJo
Kareena Kapoor and Karan Johar have always been great pals. So when KJo’s 40th birthday came up, Bebo postponed her trip to Turkey to attend the big bash. “Yes, Bebo was supposed to fly to Turkey a day before the bash. But since she was very keen to attend his party, she postponed the trip,” says an insider close
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Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly Biography

Date of Birth
3 August 1979, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada 
Birth Name
Nicole Evangeline Lilly 
Nickname
Evie 
Monkey 
Height
5' 5" (1.65 m) 
Mini Biography
Evangeline Lilly, born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in 1979, was discovered on the streets of Kelowna, British Columbia by the famous Ford modeling agency. Although she initially decided to pass on a modeling career, she went ahead and signed with Ford anyway, to help pay for her University of British Columbia tuition and expenses.
IMDb Mini Biography By: RaDragon 
Spouse
Murray Hone (2003 - 2004) (divorced)
Trade Mark
Freckles
Trivia
Founded and ran a world development and human rights committee at her university. She has lived under a grass hut in the jungles of the Philippines with a missionary group, and has been a volunteer for children's projects since the age of 14.
Fluent in French and loves ice skating, canoeing, kayaking, snowboarding and rock climbing.
Refused to do a partial nude scene in an early episode of "Lost" (2004).
Voted one of the Breakout Stars of 2004 by Entertainment Weekly Magazine
Named #2 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Prior to her starring role on "Lost" (2004), she worked as an extra on film sets to help pay her University tuition. She can be seen in episodes of "Tru Calling" (2003), "Dead Like Me" (2003) and "Smallville" (2001), and in several films including White Chicks (2004), Stealing Sinatra (2003) and Freddy vs. Jason (2003).
Presented The Tragically Hip at Live 8 Canada.
Has two sisters - younger sister is named Andrea.
Before starring on "Lost" (2004), she worked a variety of other jobs. She has worked as a flight attendant, waitress, and completed oil changes on big rigs while doing commercials and modeling to earn money for University.
Her father is a Home Economics teacher in Canada. Her mother is a beauty consultant, worked as a cosmetician and ran a daycare center.
Attended the University of British Columbia where she attained a degree in international relations.
Kate, her character on "Lost" (2004), is frequently seen climbing trees. This is because the very athletic Lilly loves to climb trees herself.
First discovered by agent Jeff Palffy, formerly Ford Models, now with PMG Management in Vancouver, who was instrumental in her first break on "Lost" (2004).
Ranked as #75 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
In 2003, she was cast in several commercials for a dating hot-line called "LiveLinks". The late-night ads ran for over two years on basic cable channels, even after she made it big on ABC's hit drama "Lost" (2004). During a guest spot on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), David Letterman embarrassed the actress by playing one of her commercials on the show.
Named #73 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
Her house in Hawaii was destroyed by a fire. Luckily, no one was hurt. [December 2006]
Ranked #68 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
Ranked #12 on Wizard magazine's "Sexiest Women of TV" list (March 2008).
Ranked #88 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
First husband, Murray Hone, was a Canadian hockey player.
Spokenmodel since 2009 of L'Oreal Paris.
Confirmed after much speculation that she is 8 months pregnant with her first child by boyfriend Norman Kali, whom she has been in a relationship with since May 2010 (15 April 2011).
US Weekly revealed that she had given birth to her son Kahekili, with boyfriend Norman Kali (21 May 2011).
Was 2 months pregnant with her son Kahekili when she completed filming Real Steel (2011).
Returned to work 3 months after giving birth to her son Kahekili to begin filming The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).
Delivered her son Kahekili naturally in a home birth after a 30-hour labor.
Personal Quotes
I'm very picky when it comes to men. I come across a man who I'm really attracted to about once every five years.
I love being outside - that's where I'm the happiest.
I feel like I'm in boot camp. On "Lost" (2004) - my first year was baptism by fire. I just was thrown in. And I had no idea what I was doing, not just on set, and not just as an actor, but as a public figure. I had no idea what I was doing. I had no idea how to cope with it, and what the best ways were to manage it. I'm constantly learning that and therefore, in learning it, I knew I didn't want to - one of the first things I knew was, I don't want to have this beast become so big and uncontrollable that I am swallowed up by it.
To put it simply - you know, a lot of people believe that the benefit of this job is fame and fortune. I believe that you pay for the fortune through the fame. I don't buy into the notion that being famous is somehow a good thing, or an exciting thing, or a wonderful thing. I think it's more cumbersome and more of a hindrance to your life than it is the other. But the fortune is fantastic. I'll take it, and I have no complaints. But it's not - you know, I didn't become an actress because I wanted to be famous. I didn't become an actress because this is the ultimate career goal of my life. I became an actress by accident. I was doing a psychological exercise with myself, challenging myself, by going to auditions. I had no idea that it would connect to a job. I had no intention for it to connect to a job. I was doing it as an exercise. So when I got a job, I, in that moment, had to sit down and go, "Do I want to be an actor?"
Even if you're unhappy, just pretend that you're happy. Eventually, your smile will be contagious to yourself. I had to learn that, I used to think, 'I'm being fake,' but you know what? Better to be fake and happy than real and miserable. - on her mindset.
Salary
"Lost" (2004) $80,000
Where Are They Now
(2010) Appeared in a commercial for L'Oreal Paris' "Ever Strong".

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Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood Biography
Date of Birth
7 September 1987, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Birth Name
Evan Rachael Wood
Nickname
Evie
Height
5' 7" (1.70 m)
Mini Biography
Evan Rachel Wood was born on September 7, 1987, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her father is Ira David Wood III, and her mother is Sara Wood. She has two older brothers: Dana, a musician, and Ira David Wood IV. Evan and her brothers sometimes performed at Theatre In The Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her father is the executive director and founder of the theatre.
At age 5, Evan lost out to Kirsten Dunst for the child lead in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994). She moved to Los Angeles with her mom and brother, Ira, in 1996 and has had success ever since, appearing in a TV series, TV-movies, and the big screen film Practical Magic (1998). She starred in the comedy S1m0ne (2002) as Al Pacino's daughter, followed by Thirteen (2003), with Holly Hunter.
IMDb Mini Biography By: kdhaisch@aol.com
Trivia
Father is Ira David Wood III
Mother is Sara Wood
Brother is Ira David Wood IV
Trained in dance. She loves to sing, swim, rollerblade and go horseback riding.
She has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Has kept in touch with most of her "Once and Again" (1999) castmates: Mischa Barton, Julia Whelan, and Shane West.
Sings two songs on the "School's Out" Christmas album (Christmas Isn't Christmas, and Silver and Gold)
Niece of Carol Winstead Wood.
Was originally set to play Terri in Raise Your Voice (2004), but dropped out due to production changes. Hilary Duff was then cast as her replacement.
Enjoys singing.
Got her high school diploma at the age of 15.
Parents divorced in 1997.
Attended junior high school in the San Fernando Valley but left because she disliked the social environment of high school. The actress was then home-schooled.
Has lost out on one role to Kirsten Dunst: Claudia in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994).
Featured in the Miu Miu ad campaign, alongside Selma Blair and Lou Doillon.
Is actually older than Brady Corbet, who played her older brother in Thirteen (2003).
Her favorite actress is Cate Blanchett.
In 2003, Vogue Magazine named her one of the "It Girls of Hollywood."
Met her now ex-boyfriend, Jamie Bell, when they were filming Green Day's music video for "Wake Me Up When September Ends", where they actually play a couple.
Her favorite actor is Gene Wilder.
Is close with the cast of Thirteen (2003) and still remains in touch with them.
Her hero is Charles Chaplin.
Wood says that her character in Across the Universe (2007), whom she describes as an "old soul, street smart and ahead of her time", is close to her real-life personality. Wood also describes herself as being "laid back" and "not a party girl", citing her choice to stay away from what is considered a typical Hollywood lifestyle.
Is of French and German descent.
Divides her time between Los Angeles and New York.
Became the highest paid actress in music video history for her appearance in boyfriend Marilyn Manson's video for "Heart-Shaped Glasses".
Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008).
Hates her middle name, Rachel, but kept it in her stage name so casting directors wouldn't confuse her gender.
Ranked #1 in Venus Zine's 25 Under 25 ladies list (2009).
Was originally cast in Sucker Punch (2011), but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with "True Blood" (2008).
Was in consideration for the role of Joan Jett in The Runaways (2010), but Kristen Stewart was cast instead.
The face of Gucci's Guilty campaign (2010).
Ranked #31 in the 2011 Maxim list "Hot 100" women.
Is just 12 years younger than Kate Winslet, who played her mother on "Mildred Pierce" (2011).
Personal Quotes
I look back on some of the stuff I wore and I'm so embarrassed. I definitely blame it on this clique of girls I was friends with back then. I've been talked into wearing stuff that I didn't want to wear. Now, I like very simple, elegant things, by 'Oscar de la Renta' or Armani.
I'm in love with London. English boys are great. I completely fell in love with it over there.
What's nice about acting is that you're not just left with yourself all the time, but you get to see the world through so many different people's eyes.
Growing up on screen is painful. I have had to go through puberty with millions watching.... I hope to have a career like Jodie Foster, going from child to adult actress.
If the world were to end tomorrow, I really believe I could say I have lived a full life already - and that I have been extremely lucky.
Once you commit, you commit. You can't hold back. We all knew that the only way we would pull this [movie] off was for everyone to give everything they had. I could not hold back. On playing "Tracy" in the movie Thirteen (2003).
Whenever something bad happens, I just always have to tell myself that this is happening for a reason, and I have to be learning something from this and taking something away from this. And you just have to think about the big picture, and you have to remember just how small you are in the grand scheme of things, and that in the long run, you're probably going to be okay. So that's all I kept thinking about...just trying to make the best out of .
Oh God, I worry about everything, such as I'm gonna say something stupid. I'm not good at communicating what's going on in my head.
I just hate all that (showbusiness mingling). I just have to come back to reality for a little bit, have a real life.I'm pretty laid-back. I hang out with my friends, read, go to concerts and try and travel as much as I can. I'm not a party girl, I don't eat at the Ivy and I'm not shopping on Rodeo Drive. It's pretty easy to stay out of that if you want to. There are other places. I really like being able to go out anywhere and nobody really cares.
It is a little weird, and I do feel a little bit disoriented sometimes. I'm usually pretty shy around people and pretty private. So yeah, it is a little weird all of a sudden to see yourself everywhere with your tongue hanging out! And a pierced tongue! - on her fame.
I used to not even be able to order pizza on the phone because I was just so shy. I think that's why so much comes out on-screen, because that's my time to let go in a safe place. When you're doing that, it's all written down on paper and it's total fiction.
I'm such a crazy perfectionist, I probably stood in Linens 'n Things looking at the square plates or the round plates for, like, 10 minutes, going, "God, this is a big decision. These are my first plates! What am I going to get? What do I do?! - on being independent, and getting her own home.
And crazy, by the way, is the highest compliment I pay. Manson is definitely crazy. Hopefully I am, too.
[on dating Marilyn Manson] Everyone is so worried that I'm losing myself, but really I'm finding myself. I've never been more comfortable in my own skin.
You get a script that's not very good, and they're offering you millions of dollars, but you think: Okay, this script is so bad, I won't even do it for a million dollars... And then it gets to No. 1 at the box office, and people ask, "Don't you regret not doing that?" Not really.
[on translating scripts onto the screen]: A script can just be a blueprint, and you've got to go in and build it and color it in and paint it.
I won't just take my clothes off for anybody. It has to be the right circumstances. I couldn't have thought of a better way to do it because it wasn't a sex scene. It's a sleeping woman and somebody is singing something, which is one of the most beautiful songs written about a woman, period. And he's singing about you. (on doing her first nude scene in Across the Universe (2007))
If I go to see a Beatles film, I want it to be weird and artistic and interesting and experimental and psychedelic and dark at times and also beautiful -- and that's what this is. (on Across the Universe (2007))
I like to do movies that I don't expect everyone to like. If someone comes up to me and says, 'I hated that movie you did,' I think, at least you felt passionate about it. It stuck with you and you had some feeling about it.
I'd love to [make an album], but I've just never met people who didn't want to turn me into some pop diva.
He's the best guy friend I have. I've always hung out with guys, but it's hard to find really good guy relationships that don't get weird. And it never has with us, once. (on Across the Universe (2007) co-star Jim Sturgess)
We never have to explain anything. He can say something, or I can say something, and we automatically get it. And that's really nice when you can find somebody who needs no explanation. (on boyfriend Marilyn Manson)
Falling in love is one of the scariest and hardest things that someone can do, but it's also the most amazing thing that can happen to you.
I've always had a real fascination with Alice in Wonderland and really related to it in some way. And since I was little, people always nicknamed me Alice, even total strangers. I do know I'm always in Wonderland. And I'm definitely just as curious. I don't mind being amongst the mad people, I enjoy it.
[April 2011, Esquire Magazine] I'm into for anything. Meet a nice guy, meet a nice girl.
Where Are They Now
(August 2003) The Missing (2003/I) - currently in production.
(February 2004) Down in the Valley (2005) - starring with Edward Norton; filming starts on Feb. 29, 2004.
(2005) Is in Green Day's music video "Wake Me Up When September Ends" playing herself, alongside Jamie Bell.
(May 2007) Appearing in boyfriend Marilyn Manson's video for "Heart-Shaped Glasses".

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Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria Biography

Date of Birth
15 March 1975, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA 
Birth Name
Eva Jacqueline Longoria 
Height
5' 2" (1.57 m) 
Mini Biography
The youngest of four sisters who grew up on a ranch near Corpus Christi, Texas, Longoria attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduating from college, she entered a talent contest that brought her to Los Angeles, where she was spotted and subsequently signed by a theatrical agent. After landing roles on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987), "General Hospital" (1963) and co-starring on "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990), she auditioned for and won the role of "Isabella" on the popular series, "The Young and the Restless" (1973). After Y&R, Eva Longoria became well known worldwide thanks to "Desperate Housewives" (2004) where she plays adulteress "Gabrielle Solis". She also has a contract with L'Oreal and has been named one of the most beautiful people.
IMDb Mini Biography By: acapulqueno 
Spouse
Tony Parker (6 July 2007 - 28 January 2011) (divorced)
Tyler Christopher (20 January 2002 - 19 January 2004) (divorced)
Trivia
Attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology (the study of anatomy, physiology, and body movement).
Was Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998
Is of Mexican descent.
Signed up to be the new L'Oreal image for 1 million pounds. [2005]
Is the only one among her parents' children to have dark skin, dark eyes, and dark hair. Her three sisters all have fair hair, blue eyes, and Caucasian skin color. Eva thought for a long time that she was adopted because of her features.
Named #1 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Was named one of the "50 mas bellos" (50 most beautiful people) by People en Español (2005).
Was a dancer with The Pussycat Dolls.
#3 on E!'s "50 Steamiest Southern Stars"
Her father was a hunter and she has been practicing shooting her entire life.
Spokesmodel for Hanes (2005)
Accidentally hit on the head by a falling pole on the set of her series "Desperate Housewives" (2004) and was unconscious for four minutes. Taken to a hospital, treated for a bump on the head and released. [August 18, 2005]
Lives in L.A.
Was on the cover of the 100th edition of Maxim magazine [April 2006]
Named #38 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
She is considered a fluent Spanish speaker, though when interviewed in English by Spanish TV, she wasn't able to answer fluently in Spanish.
Daughter of Enrique Longoria Jr. (born in Rachal, Brooks County, Texas) and Ella Eva Mireles, married in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas.
She has three older sisters: Elizabeth Judina, Emily Jeannette (formerly Mrs. David Brown, now Mrs. Dennis Blevins), and Esmeralda Josephina; and two nieces, Briella Megan Blevins and Bethany Mikaela Blevins.
One of her cousins works at a post office in New Jersey.
Was among the guests at Marcia Cross' wedding to Tom Mahoney
Plans to open her own restaurant called Por Fin, meaning At Last, sometime between October and November of 2006.
Among the guests at her Silvester party 2004/2005 was her then-boyfriend J.C. Chasez
She fell down some stairs on the set of "Desperate Housewives" (2004). Her ribs were very bruised. [October 2006]
Named #13 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
Was engaged to Tony Parker in November 2006. The wedding was set for the summer of 2007 in Paris, France.
Her surname, Longoria, comes from the old Asturian (Spanish) noble surname; de Longoria, from a branch settled on Nueva España, now Mexico, in the XVIIth century, becoming rich farmers.
Of the four leading actresses of "Desperate Housewives" (2004), she is the only one not to receive an Emmy nomination for her performance on the show.
Was chosen by Australian men's magazine Zoo weekly as one of the "Top 50 Hottest Babes Ever" in March 2006.
Is the only woman to be ranked #1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list twice. (2005 and 2006).
Ranked #1 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Ranked #1 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2006 list.
Ranked #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
Close friend of Mario López since 1992. He escorted her mother down the aisle at Eva's wedding to Tony Parker.
She was July on FHM magazine's 2005 pinup calendar (2005).
Following French law, she first married Tony Parker in a civil ceremony, held by Paris mayor Bertrand Delanoë, on 6 July 2007 before exchanging vows in a religious ceremony at the Eglise Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois in Paris one day later. The wedding reception was held at the Vaux-le-Vicomte castle, with about 200 guests including the San Antonio Spurs team, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Thierry Henry, Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross and Nicollette Sheridan, Denzel Washington and Victoria Beckham.
Her wedding dress for her civil ceremony was designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
In 2008 she became the new face for Magnum Icecream.
Co-owner, with Todd English, of "Beso", Latin-style steakhouses in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Ranked #4 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Contrary to popular belief, is not related to Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria. However, after the Rays won the 2008 American League Championship Series, she sent Evan a bottle of champagne and a note thanking him for doing such a great job holding up the family name.
Guacamole reminds her of home.
Thierry Henry served as a witness at Longoria's wedding to Tony Parker.
Godmother of Mario López's daughter, Gia Francesca Lopez.
Wax statue of her was unveiled in her "Beso" restaurant in Las Vegas and will be displayed at Madame Tussand's in Las Vegas.
Her Las Vegas restaurant, "Beso", is under bankruptcy protection [July 2011].
When she was young, she worked at a Wendy's and an automotive repair shop.
When younger, worked at a Wendy's and an automotive repair shop.
Personal Quotes
I grew up as an ugly duckling. They used to call me prieta fea, because I was the only one of my family's four girls with dark hair, dark eyes, and dark skin. Growing up I was the ugly one, because I was the odd one.
As soon as I read the script I knew it was pretty special. The creator of the show asked what I thought of the writing as a whole. I told him I had no idea because I'd only read my part. He laughed and told me I'd got the job. He thought my answer was completely Gabrielle" On how she got the part as Gabrielle Solis
I didn't really blossom until my mid teens and by that time I had to work on my personality to make people like me. I found it easy to make people laugh and I was always pretty popular
I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is the power we have over men.
I love men, I love being in love and having romantic dates
"I'm a fabulous date, I make sure I look good, I like hearing what a guy has to say and I make sure the evening is a real laugh. I like to laugh." On going out on a date.
I'm a late bloomer, my looks came pretty late and success happened at the age of 30. But I'm pleased about things not coming to me immediately because it makes you appreciate it when you finally get it
I'm definitely no Bridget Jones. I don't believe in that whole 'oh there are no decent men out there' thing. Get real girls- there are loads of gorgeous guys on every street corner
"I'm totally blown away by the success of "Desperate Housewives" (2004).
"It literally did happen overnight" On her success from "Desperate Housewives" (2004).
"That whole T-Shirt thing was just a bit of a joke. I did it for a laugh. I never expected my picture to be on the front pages of newspapers and magazines all over the world. It was just something me and my girlfriends thought was funny." On wearing the 'I'll have your baby Brad' T-Shirt.
"I do like British guys. If I had to pick one it would be Ewan McGregor. I met him once and he was gorgeous even if he is a little short. He has the most amazing charisma".
It would be nice to go out on a date with Brad Pitt but I'm not going to cry about it. There are plenty of other guys out there.
I don't agree with all the boundaries we put on everything. Women are forever discounting men for all sorts of silly reasons - too old, too young, wrong haircut. Give the guy a chance and he may surprise you. I've definitely been pleasantly surprised by my choices and I've always had plenty of choice.
Believe me, I would shout it from the highest mountain. I married before when I was too young and eloped to Vegas. This time I'd love to have an engagement and a big wedding and do it properly. On marrying again
Surely there are more beautiful women in the world. I can name 10.
"I'm like "Blanche" on "The Golden Girls" (1985). I have a good head on my shoulders but, once in a while, a man will come and knock the sense out of me".
I've always been desperate to be a pussycat. And here I am, a bona fide, show- stopping pussycat.
I hate the kissing...we don't talk about it because it's just not a comfortable thing to talk about - On why she doesn't discuss her on-screen kisses with Tony Parker.
I love learning, I'm like a sponge.
Salary
"Desperate Housewives" (2004) Season 1 - $30,000 per episode, Season 2 - $250,000 per episode
Where Are They Now
(July 2009) Signed on as spokesmodel for "Heineken" beer.

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