Eva Longoria receives prestigious Platino Honorary Award
Eva Longoria, the beloved star of Desperate Housewives , lit up Madrid this weekend as she received the prestigious Platino Honorary Award.
The ceremony, held at the iconic Teatro Albéniz on 26 April, was a dazzling affair, with Longoria's radiant smile stealing the show.
The Platino Awards, often called the Oscars of Ibero-American cinema, celebrate the best in Spanish and Portuguese-language film and television.
This year, the spotlight was firmly on Longoria. The award recognises not just her acting chops but also her tireless work as a producer and director.
She's a champion for Latin culture and a fierce advocate for diversity in entertainment, according to People.
In her acceptance speech, Longoria didn't mince her words. 'Each year, there are fewer Latinos in the industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
That's why I decided to produce and direct my projects, create opportunities that don't just appear on their own,' she declared.
Eva Longoria's words ring true not just in Hollywood, but in South Africa and beyond. Representation matters. She's proof that with determination, one can break barriers.
'I didn't want to wait for opportunities. The situation isn't improving, it's getting worse every year. I'm trying to elevate Latino talent and women,' she added.
EGEDA president Enrique Cerezo called her a 'great ambassador for Ibero-America' and praised her 'indispensable' contribution to global cinema and television.
Eva Longoria's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She shot to fame as Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives .
She also founded UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, producing hit shows and films.
Her directorial debut, Flamin' Hot , became a streaming sensation and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
She's also explored her roots in the docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico and the upcoming Searching for Spain .
Beyond the screen, Longoria is a passionate advocate for women's rights and immigrant communities.
Eva Longoria now joins a select group of Platino Honorary Award winners, including Antonio Banderas and Benicio del Toro.
As the cameras flashed and Madrid celebrated, Longoria's message was clear: 'The talent is there, but we need to elevate it.'
Her words and her example inspire not just the Latin community, but anyone striving to make their mark-whether in South Africa or anywhere in the world.
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