Eva Longoria to receive Platino Honor Award in Madrid

Eva Longoria is set to receive the Platino Honor Award for her significant contributions to film and television in the U.S. The award will be presented on April 27 during the 12th Platino Awards ceremony in Madrid. This award recognizes her exceptional career and representation of the Latino community in the entertainment industry. Longoria first appeared on U.S. television in 2000, but she gained fame in 2004 as Gabrielle Solis on ABC’s "Desperate Housewives." Since then, she has appeared in various shows, including "Empire," "Devious Maids," and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." She also founded her production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment. In 2023, Longoria made her directorial debut with "Flamin’ Hot," a film about the janitor who claims to have invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The film gained popularity, becoming Searchlight Pictures’ most-watched streaming release and earning an Academy Award nomination for original song. She also premiered a docuseries called "Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico" in March 2023. Longoria's recent projects include the Apple TV+ film "Tierra de Mujeres," which she executive produced and starred in. With this award, she follows in the footsteps of previous recipients like Cecilia Roth and Benicio del Toro, highlighting her influence in Ibero-American cinema.