Eva Longoria Hosting the Alma Awards Tonight!

Tune in to tonight to see IMTA alum Eva Longoria presenting the ALMA Awards! New this year, she will be joined George Lopez who is co-hosting!!! Eva stars on one of TV biggest hits, is the owner of a successful restaurant, is a college student, and the founder and active Board member of the non-profit Eva’s Heroes dedicated to the developmentally challenged! She also is very involved with the NCLR (National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic civil rights organization), having executive-produced and hosted for the past four years the NCLR’s annual ALMA Awards that celebrate Latino heritage and its positive impact on American entertainment and culture.

For those fans eager to find out what is happening on Wisteria Lane, the wait is almost over. The hit dramedy Desperate Housewives returns for a 6th season on Sunday, September 27th. Longoria Parker and her on-screen husband, co-star Ricardo Antonio Chavira, are both 2009 ALMA Award honorees for their roles as Gabrielle and Carlos Solis on the hit TV show.

Be sure to tune into tonight to see Eva on the ALMA Awards!

Eva Longoria Hosting the ALMA Awards!

IMTA alum Eva Longoria Parker returned as the host of the ALMA Awards which is airing tonight on NBC! The ALMA Awards (American Latino Media Arts) recognize excellence in latin actors portrayals. Honorees included Amercia Ferrara, Charlie Sheen and Shakira. This is Eva's second year to host the prestigious awards and she is the event's Executive Producer.

"We are thrilled that this year's broadcast of the ALMA Awards will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month...What better way is there to celebrate than with a star-studded showcase of Latino contributions to American culture? We are also delighted to have Eva back as our host. She's respected and talented in the entertainment industry and a true champion for our community," said Janet Murguia, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza. The National Council of La Raza is one of the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 and had 38 agencies and managers interested in representing her! She signed with a manager she had met at the convention. Eva told Pageantry Magazine that,“The first day they signed me I had four auditions...It was pretty fast.” She quickly moved to Los Angeles and landed guest-starring roles on Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. Most of us know her best as Gabby on Desperate Housewives.

Don't miss Eva hosting the ALMA Award tonight on NBC!

Eva Longoria hosts the ALMA Awards!

IMTA alum Eva Longoria Parker returned as the host of the ALMA Awards! Check out the video above for a reel of highlights! The ALMA Awards (American Latino Media Arts) recognize excellence in latin actors portrayals. Honourees included Amercia Ferrara, Charlie Sheen and Shakira.

Eva stole the show as host with ten costume changes! She wore ten floor-length gorgeous couture gowns! This is Eva's second year to host the prestigious awards. She is also the event's Executive Producer.

Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 and had 38 agencies and managers interested in representing her! She signed with a manager she had met at the convention. Eva told Pageantry Magazine that,“The first day they signed me I had four auditions...It was pretty fast.” She quickly moved to Los Angeles and landed guest-starring roles on Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. Most of us know her best as the coquettish and beautiful Gabby on Desperate Housewives.