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Eva Longoria is disappointed with this Lack of diversity in Hollywood, Especially in the opportunities available to female Latin-American directors.
Mexican-American multihyphenate50, who became famous with the hit drama desperate HousewivesHas increased his presence behind the camera as a producer and director in recent years. he directed his With debut in 2023 Flamin’ HotA biopic about controversial Hot Cheetos inventor Richard Montanez.
In a new interview with The Sunday TimesLongoria explained that her biggest motivation for being behind the camera was “creating opportunities for women and people in my community”.
“There’s definitely a lot of work to be done. I’m trying to do my part,” she said.
She added, “We are severely underrepresented in TV and film, and it’s getting worse.” “Five years ago we [made up]Like, 7 percent in TV and film and now we’re at 4 percent. “This is really going in the wrong direction.”
The Emmy-nominated actor is currently working on his next directorial project: fifth wheelan upcoming netflix comedy Starring Kim Kardashian.
Longoria said of her husband Jose Baston, “I’m busy and my career is very important to me, but I’m really lucky I found my match.” He completely supports my dreams, my goals and what I want to achieve.”
The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, have a six-year-old son, Santiago Enrique. Longoria is also stepmother to Baston’s three children from a previous relationship.
Longoria was 43 when she gave birth to her son. Regarding her decision to become a mother at the age of 40, she told the outlet that it was the perfect time.
“When you become a mother in your forties you have so much more wisdom and patience,” she said. “For so long it was all about me. Forty years was enough time for me, so I was really lucky to have my child later in my life because I traveled, I did everything I needed to do for my career. Everything I do now is the icing on the cake and I get to do the same with my son.”
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He said that his family is his priority. Longoria said, “So if I’m saying yes to something and it’s taking up their time, it’s something I would really enjoy and people I really want to work with.”