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Eva Longoria, the actress best known for her racy Desperate Housewives character, has emerged as a political operator and Hispanic activist with Barack Obama’s ear after starring at the presidential inauguration.

She shot to fame as a sultry seductress in Desperate Housewives, is regularly featured on glossy magazine lists of “hottest women,” is producing a dating reality show in Los Angeles and has been romantically attached to top sports stars.

But Eva Longoria has now taken on new role — reinventing herself as a political activist on the national stage, a champion of immigration reform and Hispanic causes and a confidante of Barack and Michelle Obama.

During celebrations for the president’s second inauguration in Washington last weekend, the 37-year-old actress seemed ubiquitous among the wide-eyed celebrities that swirled around the first couple. Yet she is also playing an increasingly serious part in American public life: using her profile to push for greater recognition of the contribution made by the country’s largest minority, to culture, the economy and to politics.

Last night she was due to chair a question and answer session in Los Angeles with US Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic to sit on the United States Supreme Court – a woman who herself began life in a poor district of New York but clawed her way up through education and hard work to the highest court in the land.

Longoria is far from the first Hollywood celebrity to be attracted by the glamorous aspects of American politics. But she had earned her formal position as co-chair of President Obama’s inaugural committee – with a seat on the platform for his swearing in and an invitation to the private party at the White House after the public events – by her work during his election campaign.

She helped channel millions of dollars towards his campaign at fundraising parties and emerged as an articulate spokeswoman for the president on the stump.

Now she is campaigning to persuade Americans that the country’s current immigration laws need to be reformed, to make it easier for the children of illegal immigrants to become US citizens and to provide a pathway to citizenship for their parents – something which Mr Obama will be pushing for as part of a new package of legislation he has promised to unveil in the next few weeks.

Republicans have previously tried to block any such reform but, since Mr Obama won three quarters of the Latino vote at the election, are now considering how to reshape their own policies: a moment of opportunity,Longoria believes.

“I think the Republicans are going to realise, if they don’t do it because it’s morally imperative, they have to do it because it’s politically imperative,” she told an interviewer.

“And if they’re not going to do it because it’s politically imperative, they’ve got to do it because it’s economically imperative. So there’s a lot of gains for everybody, no matter what party affiliation, to get this done and to fix this problem.”

To underscore her point, last week she also helped host a brunch organised by The Daily Beast media group in Washington, attended by senior political figures from both sides of the political divide, aimed at increasing cooperation between Democrats and Republicans in policy making.

“There has never been a moment when bi-partisanship is more important,” she told the gathering of movers and shakers in US politics and media, co-hosted by Mark McKinnon, who was a communications strategist for President George W Bush.

“We all went through the bruising campaign together and we were all very loyal to our parties, to our candidates, but now it’s time to be loyal to America,” she added. “I think we can do that.”

It is not the former Texas beauty queen’s first foray into the arena of public policy. She helped set up the Futuro Fund, that has become a major national voice on Latino issues, and has employed a political and philanthropic consultant who has worked with the music stars Bono and Madonna to advise on her charitable foundation.

The emergence of the petite brunette as a skilled political operator reflects both her own personal interests and also the growing financial and electoral clout of the Hispanic community. And for Mr Obama and his fellow Democrats, the inauguration was a chance to solidify their standing with a key voting bloc.

At first glance, it is all quite a change of character for an actress best known as the raunchy Gaby in the Desperate Housewives television series – and whose love life is a staple of the gossip columns.

Indeed, just a week before her starring role at the inauguration, she was making very different headlines for a nipple-flashing “wardrobe malfunction” in a low-cut dress on the red carpet after the Golden Globes awards show.

She is divorced from Tyler Christopher, a soap opera actor, and Tony Parker, a basketball star, and recently dated Mark Sanchez, a dashing American football quarterback more than a decade her junior.

But Longoria had previously returned to university in Los Angeles to study American-Hispanic history, and emerged last summer she emerged on to a national political stage with an assured performance at the Democratic National Convention.

She tore up a draft speech sent by the campaign, complaining that it was “too much rah-rah and too little substance” and failed to convey why, from her own lower middle class background, she supported Mr Obama.

Instead, she produced one of the convention’s most quotable put-downs when she attacked the Republican candidate Mitt Romney for supporting tax cuts for the rich. “The Eva Longoria who worked at Wendy’s flipping burgers — she needed a tax break,” she said. “But the Eva Longoria who works on movie sets does not.”

The line brought a rousing ovation from the party faithful for an actress born in Texas to Mexican-American parents but who last year made an estimated $15 million from television and film and endorsements such as L’Oreal.

It subsequently emerged that, away from the cameras, she had played a key part in persuading Mr Obama to keep pushing for immigration reform despite opposition in Congress.

She admits that she is taking some professional risks with her support for the Democrats. “Half my movie tickets and my products are bought by Republicans,” she acknowledged recently.

She seemed to be addressing some of those concerns at the power brunch co-hosted with Mr McKinnon, the co-founder of No Labels, a grouping of Republicans, Democrats and independents established to pursue policy solutions across party lines.

“Eva is the real deal, very authentic,” he told The Sunday Telegraph. “Unlike a lot of Hollywood celebrities, her political activity is not just checking the box. She has blue collar roots, she’s passionate about issues and she does her homework.

“Eva recognises that hyper partisanship is poisoning the landscape, making problem solving more difficult, and that’s why she’s engaged in a discussion with No Labels.”

Now there is a growing clamour in Hispanic and Democrat circles for the self-described “political junkie” to run for office herself. Longoria is seeking to quell those calls — for now at least.

“I respect everything that politicians do,” she said. “I think it’s a very, very big job, but it’s not my day job.”

Source – Business Insider

Hi everybody! I have been MIA for the past week and as you can tell from the updates, Eva has been extremely busy! I updated with all the latest events and now I am working on the latest candids. You can check out 150 HQ candid photos of Eva from the past week. Enjoy!

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Eva attended the Latino Inaugural 2013 on January 20th. You can check out 48 MQ photos of Eva attending the inauguration in the gallery. Enjoy!

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Eva attended the Daily Beast Bi-Partisan Inauguration Brunch on January 20th. You can check out 12 MQ photos of Eva attending the event in the gallery. Enjoy!

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President Barack Obama is heading up a National Day of Service at the start of a whirlwind weekend of inaugural events that mark the end of his historic first term and the start of his second.

Eva Longoria and a star-studded group will talk on the themes of community resilience, faith and economic development, while Chelsea Clinton will serve as the honorary chair of the day of service.

Longoria has long supported Obama, showing up through his re-election campaign to rally the support of Latino voters and make her case for why is the best fit for the country.

Obama, joined by first lady Michelle Obama, will seek to set the tone for the weekend with a service event on Saturday. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will also volunteer in the Washington area.

Obama added a day of service projects to the inaugural schedule in 2009, and he’s hoping the event becomes a tradition for future presidents.

On Monday, there will be formal balls, an inaugural parade and, of course, the president’s address from the steps of the Capitol.

Even as Washington delves into the once-every-four-year celebration of the presidency, there is decidedly less energy surrounding Obama’s second inauguration than there was in 2009. That history-making event drew 1.8 million people to the National Mall to watch Obama be sworn in as the nation’s first black president.

This time around, Obama takes the oath of office following a bruising presidential campaign and four years of partisan fighting. He’s more experienced in the ways of Washington, and he has the gray hair and lower approval ratings to show for it.

For at least the inauguration weekend, the fiscal fights and legislative wrangling will be put aside in favor of pomp and circumstance.

The White House did not say in advance what Obama’s service project would be on Saturday. In 2009, he helped spruce up a shelter for homeless teens in one of Washington’s porter neighborhoods then visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

In an effort to expand the day of service, former first daughter Chelsea Clinton will headline a volunteer summit on the National Mall and the inaugural committee has organized volunteer events in all 50 states.

The White House sees the call to service as a way for Americans across the country to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. The day Obama takes the oath of office publicly — Monday — marks King’s birthday, and 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s March on Washington.

Also Saturday, Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Biden will host the Kids’ Inaugural Concert, an event paying special tribute to military spouses and children.

The crowds pouring into Washington this weekend will be far smaller than they were four years ago, and there will be fewer inaugural balls for the president and first lady to attend. Still, Obama’s swearing-in at the Capitol on Monday is expected to draw up to 800,000 people, which would make it the largest second presidential inaugural ever.

The president was still working on his inaugural address heading into the weekend. He isn’t expected to delve deeply into the policy objectives he’ll tackle in a second term, but the tone and theme of the speech will set the stage for the policy fights to come.

Aides said he will make the point that while the nation’s political system doesn’t require politicians to resolve all of their differences, it does require Washington to act on issues where there is common ground. And he will speak about how the nation’s core principles can still guide a country that has changed immensely since its founding.

The weather in Washington on Saturday was expected to be sunny and a balmy 50 degrees. But temperatures were forecast to fall throughout the weekend and be in the 30s on Monday when the crowds gather along the parade route that will take Obama from Capitol Hill to the White House.

Despite scaling back on some of the revelry, Obama’s second inauguration will be a star-studded affair. Top acts including Beyonce, Katy Perry and Brad Paisley have signed on to perform at the weekend’s events.

The inauguration also is bringing thousands of Obama campaign staffers and donors to Washington, with many getting invitations for tours and other events at the White House. On Friday, the president and first lady held two private events for donors who helped finance his 2012 campaign.

Source – NBC Latino

Actress Eva Longoria is in the mood for love. Not only is she executive producing a new matchmaking show, but she’s also single and open to a relationship.

“I’m always ready for love,” Longoria told “Extra’s” Jerry Penacoli.

She also clarified that rumors about her budding romance with L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are untrue. The “Desperate Housewives” star explained, “Antonio is a really good political friend, we’ve never been on a date!”

For now, she’s content to help others find relationships on her new show, “Ready for Love.” The reality program, hosted by Giuliana and Bill Rancic, aims to help three bachelors find the women of their dreams with the assistance of three highly successful matchmakers.

NBC’s “Ready for Love” debuts Sunday, March 31 at 8 PM.

Source – ExtraTV

Another Clinton is taking on an important role in the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Tuesday that Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will head up the National Day of Service on Saturday.

Clinton is to serve as honorary chair for the Day of Service, during which President Obama invites Americans across the country to volunteer in their communities in remembrance Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We are thrilled that Chelsea Clinton will play such a critical role in mobilizing Americans across the country to take part in the National Day of Service,” PIC President and CEO Steve Kerrigan said in an emailed statement.

As part of that role, Clinton will speak at the Service Summit on the National Mall Saturday, the PIC announced Tuesday.

Other speakers and performers at the event include actress and PIC co-chair Eva Longoria, singer/songwriter Ben Folds and Iraq War veterans Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Wis., and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden (Vice President Joe Biden’s son).

Longoria will also host an inaugural concert celebrating Latino culture at the Kennedy Center on Sunday.

Folds performed at the president’s 100th fundraiser, a New York City concert that was expected to bring in $5.1 million.

The former first daughter tweeted a link to the Day of Service section on the PIC’s website that allows users to find nearby community service opportunities for the weekend or to sign up to host an event.

Honored & excited to serve as honorary chair of the 2013 National Day of Service.Join us in your community! 2013pic.org/service #iserve

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) January 15, 2013

In an op-ed on the Day of Service, Clinton wrote about how her grandmothers taught her to value service during her childhood.

“They both had hard lives growing up during the Depression and World War II, but despite the obstacles they faced, they found time to volunteer at their churches and community centers and later, their kids’ schools,” Clinton wrote. “They created families full of love, support and service.”

Clinton has come a long way from the curly-haired youth that was America’s first daughter for eight years. Her political profile recently got a boost when she stepped up to dole out information about her mother’s condition while the secretary of state was in the hospital.

The 32-year-old NBC correspondent recently told Vogue that in the past she had eschewed the thought of a career in politics but now is beginning to embrace the idea.

Source – ABC News

Eva was spotted on January 12th filming a commercial for Lays chips for the Superbowl. The next day she was spotted carrying a pillow as she was getting picked up from a friends house. You can view 21 HQ photos of both candid sets in the gallery. Enjoy!

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Eva presented 2 awards last night at the Golden Globes alongside Don Cheadle. Eva and Don presented the cast of “Game Change” with the Best Mini-Series or TV movie and presented Julianne Moore with Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie for her performance in “Game Change.” You can view Eva presenting both awards below, as well as 178 HD screen captures of Eva from the award show. Enjoy!

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