Eva Longoria is probably most well known for her sexpot role as Gabrielle on the controversial ABC television series “Desperate Housewives” which ran from 2004-2012.
However, today the 39-year-old actress has evolved beyond low brow projects like that. She’s been very involved in political activism these past few years; executive producing the documentaries “The Harvest” and “Food Chains.”
Eva Longoria hit the talk show circuit especially hard to promote Food Chains in recent months.
ESPN Films today announced a new documentary short series, Versus, that will be executive produced by Eva Longoria. She also directs the first short, “Go, Sebastian, Go!” that will kick off the series in May
“There are so many moments from the world of sports that represent a broad cultural theme while at the same time, focus on a uniquely human story,” said Longoria via a prepared statement sent out by ESPN.
“I’m excited to be working with ESPN Films, along with a variety of talented filmmakers, to tell these stories of courage and perseverance.”
Eva Longoria is no stranger to the world of sports, as she was married to San Antonio Spurs point guard from 2004-11. She was a fixture at courtside during the height of the Spurs dynasty.
In fact, her short film has a minor tie-in to the Spurs. Here’s the decription:
Go, Sebastian, Go! (May 2015)
Directed by Eva Longoria
On June 11, 2013 Sebastian de la Cruz stepped onto center court, dressed in his traditional mariachi charro suit, to sing the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat. Sebastian’s performance ignited racial tweets and hate filled comments – thrusting the young singer into the national immigration reform debate. But as the son of a Navy Veteran, Sebastian didn’t let the negativity diminish his accomplishment or tarnish his love and respect for his country. He returned for Game 4 to once again sing the National Anthem. He stood tall in the spotlight, proud of his culture and his heritage, and as his beautiful voice echoed throughout the arena the cheers in the stands turned from “Go Spurs Go” to “Go Sebastian Go!”
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