James Brindley Nicolson and Eva Longoria: Difference between pages

Revision as of 13:29, 4 June 2007

Revision as of 02:54, 11 June 2007

Line 1:

{{dablink|For the baseball player with a similar name, see [[Evan Longoria]].}}

'''[[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] Eric James Brindley Nicolson''' <small>VC DFC RAF</small> ([[29 April]] [[1917]] &ndash; [[2 May]] [[1945]]) was an [[England|English]] recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces.

{{Infobox actor

| name = Eva Longoria

| image = EvaLongoria.jpg

| imagesize = 150px

| caption =

| birthname = Eva Jacqueline Longoria

| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1975|3|15}}

| ___location = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]], [[Texas]]

| deathdate =

| deathplace =

| othername =

| yearsactive = 2000–present

| height = 5' 2" (1.57 m)

| spouse = [[Tyler Christopher]] ([[January 20]], 2002 - [[January 19]], 2004) (divorced)

| homepage = [http://www.evalongoria.com/ EvaLongoria.com]

| notable role = '''[[Gabrielle Solis]]''' in ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''

| academyawards =

| emmyawards =

| tonyawards =

| sagawards = '''[[Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble - Comedy Series|Best Ensemble - Comedy Series]]''' <br> 2004, 2005 ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''

}}

'''Eva Jacqueline Longoria''' (born [[March 15]] [[1975]]) is a [[Golden Globe Award]]-nominated [[United States|American]] [[film]] and [[television]] [[actress]].She is best known for her role as [[Gabrielle Solis]] in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[television]] series ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. She has also become an internationally recognized [[model (person)|model]] after appearing in several high profile [[advertising campaign]]s and numerous [[men's magazine]]s. Longoria announced her engagement to [[French people|French]] [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] guard [[Tony Parker]] on [[November 30]] [[2006]].

==DetailsBiography==

===Early life===

Longoria<ref>[http:///Genealogy/FamilyTree/b116.html#P2752 http://www.raullongoria.net/Genealogy/FamilyTree/b116.html#P2752] ''Raullongoria.net'' </ref> was born in [[Corpus Christi, Texas]] to [[Mexican-American]] [[Catholic]] parents Enrique Longoria Jr. (born in [[Rachal, Texas|Rachal]], [[Brooks County, Texas]]) and Ella Eva Mireles (married in [[Falfurrias, Texas|Falfurrias]], [[Brooks County, Texas]]). The youngest of four girls, she has three older sisters: Elizabeth Judina, Emily Jeannette and Esmeralda .She attended [[Roy Miller High School]]. She received her [[Bachelor]] of [[Science]] [[academic degree|degree]] in [[Kinesiology]] at [[Texas A&M University-Kingsville]]. During this time she won the title of "Miss Corpus Christi, USA" in 1998. After completing college, she entered a talent contest which led her to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], shortly after she was spotted and signed by a [[casting agent|theatrical agent]], With many family members still in Corpus Christi, She still Visits her home town.

===Career===

He was 23 years old and a [[Flight Lieutenant]] in [[No. 249 Squadron RAF|249 Squadron]], [[Royal Air Force]] during the [[Second World War]] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

Longoria landed her first [[television]] role in 2000, guest starring in an episode of ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''. Another guest appearance in ''[[General Hospital]]'' the same year her big break in popular [[United States|American]] [[soap opera]] ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', in which she played psychotic [[Isabella Braña Williams]] from 2001 to 2003 and was listed in [[People en Español]]'s "Most Beautiful People" for 2003. After leaving ''The Young and the Restless'', she was seen on the now-cancelled ''[[Dragnet (series)|Dragnet]]''. Although it lasted only two seasons, the show gave Longoria another leading star credit to her name. Following ''[[Dragnet (series)|Dragnet]]'', she starred in two ill-fated productions - ''[[Señorita Justice]]'' - a poorly received [[direct-to-video]] [[film]] and a television film titled ''The Dead Will Tell''.

In 2004 Longoria landed a role that elevated her to the [[A-List]]. She starred as adulteress Gabrielle Solis in the worldwide break-out [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] hit ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. As the show became an overnight sensation, Longoria's career was well and truly launched. But, she never considered her career to jump off so fast, "I think it’s funny when people say I’m an overnight sensation, because I’ve been working at it for 10 years,"<ref>{{cite news|first=Jessica|last=Hundley|title="4 Eva"|date=September 2006|publisher=Maxim Magazine Online|url=http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=7282|accessdate=2007-01-23|}} </ref>

On [[16 August]] [[1940]] near [[Southampton]], [[England]], Flight Lieutenant Nicolson's Hurricane was fired on by a Messerschmitt Me 110, injuring the pilot in one eye and one foot. His engine was also damaged and the petrol tank set alight. As he struggled to leave the blazing machine he saw another Messerschmitt, and managing to get back into the bucket seat, pressed the firing button and continued firing until the enemy plane dived away to destruction. Not until then did he bail out, and he was able to open his parachute in time to land safely in a field. On his descent, he was fired on by excited Home Guard troops, who ignored his cry of being a RAF pilot.

Shortly after her debut on ''Desperate Housewives'', Longoria starred in a poorly received direct-to-video film titled ''Carlita's Secret'', for which she was also co-[[film producer|producer]]. In 2005, she was rewarded for her performance as Gabrielle Solis in ''Desperate Housewives'' when she was nominated for a [[Golden Globe]] for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy along with her co-stars. Even though Longoria or the rest of the cast didn't win, she was awarded the prestigious ALMA AWARD, and named entertainer of the year. She also stars opposite [[Michael Douglas]] and [[Kiefer Sutherland]] in the 2006 thriller ''[[The Sentinel (2006 film)|The Sentinel]]'', which is her first major role in a [[theatrical]] [[movie]] (both Douglas and Sutherland noted that much to their surprise, Eva whipped both of them in gun practice). Longoria continues to be included in lists of [[Hollywood]]'s Most Beautiful, and was listed as #1 in ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'''s Hottest Female Stars of 2005 and 2006, becoming the first woman to top the list in two consecutive years. In her most recently released film, ''[[Harsh Times]]'', she plays Sylvia. She co-stars with actors [[Freddy Rodriguez]] and [[Christian Bale]].

Fully recovered by September 1941 in 1942 Nicolson was posted to India. Between August 1943 and August 1944 he was a Squadron Leader in Burma. He was killed on [[2 May]] [[1945]] when an RAF B-24 Liberator in which he was flying as an observer caught fire and crashed into the [[Bay of Bengal.]] His body was not recovered.

On her interview with [[Ryan Seacrest]] on ''The Interview with Ryan Seacrest'' on [[E!]] she has stated: "I don't want to be on ''[[7th Heaven]]'' -- on for 20 years and no one's really watching and it's hanging on by a thread." She has stated multiple times that she will not renew her ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' contract once it is up. She has set her sights on the [[film industry]].<ref>[http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/04/19/when_contract_expires_eva_longoria_will_/ When Contract Expires, Eva Longoria Will Leave 'Desperate Housewives'], Starpulse News Blog, [[December 24]] [[2006]]</ref> At the time of her statements, the length of her contract was not known, but she has since revealed it to be 10 years, starting from the first season.<ref name=notquitting/>

==Further information==

In 2006, Longoria appeared on [[Jessica Simpson]]'s music video "[[A Public Affair (song)|A Public Affair]]" along with [[Christina Milian]], [[Christina Applegate]], [[Ryan Seacrest]], [[Maria Menounos]] and [[Andy Dick]].

The only Battle of Britain VC also has been listed as the only RAF fighter pilot to gain the award during the Second World War. He later achieved the rank of [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]]. However, Wing Commander [[Guy Gibson]] shot down three (some say four) German bombers as a night-fighter pilot early in the war, but of course that was well before his 617 Squadron tour. He flew Beaufighters in 29 Squadron. [http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/29Sqn3.html ]

Longoria was on cover of the September 2006 issue of [http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=7282&src=fc Maxim Magazine]. Longoria sat down with Maxim and discussed how contrary to belief, her life really is normal. "Tony [Parker] and I spend most of our time in San Antonio. We have such a normal life there. I mean, we hang out and have breakfast, go to his parents, go to my parents. Do laundry."

Nicolson's Victoria Cross is displayed at the [[Royal Air Force Museum]] ''(Hendon, England)''.

Longoria recently won a [[People's Choice Award]] for Best TV Actress.<ref>{{cite news|first=Eva|last=Longoria|title="Winners"|date=January 2007|publisher=People's Choice Awards|url=http://www.pcavote.com/vote/vote.jsp?group=tv|accessdate=2007-02-19|}} </ref>

Longoria has recently rebuffed rumors that she will quit ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''.<ref name=notquitting>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/3941339a1869.html I'm Not Quitting Housewives, Longoria Says], ''Stuff.co.nz'', [[January 26]] [[2007]]</ref>

In January 2007, Eva Longoria has been chosen to be the first face of Bebe Sport. She will appear in the Spring/Summer 2007 campaign, photographed by Greg Kadel. The actress also holds model contracts with L’Oreal and Hanes, New York & Co.<ref>[http://www.enjoyfashion.com/fashion/fashion-news/actress-eva-longoria-to-be-a-new-face-of-bebe-sport-20070105-32.html Actress Eva Longoria to be a new face of Bebe Sport] EnjoyFashion, [[January 15]] [[2007]]</ref>

Longoria will also host the 2007 NCLR [[ALMA Award]]s on [[June 5]] [[2007]] on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].

In 2007, the ladies of Desperate Housewives each renewed their contracts with ABC for four years worth $40 million.

===Personal life===

Longoria was married to [[Tyler Christopher]], ''[[General Hospital]]'' star, from [[January 20]] [[2002]] to [[January 19]] [[2004]], and as such, was also credited as Eva Longoria Christopher. Longoria has been romantically linked to successful [[writer]] Milan Gracanin, ex-[[*NSYNC]] member [[JC Chasez]], actor [[Mousir Syed]] and ''[[Life As We Know It]]'' star, [[Sean Faris]] (although both Faris and Longoria deny any romantic link). Although some have reported her height as 5'2", she is in fact 5'1".<ref name="Height">{{cite web | work=Celebheights.com | title=Eva Longoria |url=http://www.celebheights.com/| accessdaymonth=14 June | accessyear=2006}}</ref>

Like many South Texans, Longoria is an avid [[San Antonio Spurs]] fan and is a courtside regular at Spurs games. On [[November 30]] [[2006]], she became engaged to Spurs [[point guard]] [[Tony Parker]]. Eva and Tony called in to the Ryan Seacrest radio show to announce it. She said the way he proposed was "perfect, personal, and sweet." After playing against the [[Utah Jazz]], Parker flew out to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], which was random because she never thought he would come there after the game. She got off work at about midnight and he was there waiting for her. The two plan to wed on July 7th, 2007.<ref>http://www.evalongoriafan.net</ref>

On [[December 24]] [[2005]], a car driven by Parker was cited for impeding traffic. Longoria, who was a passenger, allegedly began verbally abusing the officer by yelling: "He's just a Mexican bike cop. He only wants your autograph." She later denied the allegation, saying through her publicist: "I never made any sort of racial slurs, let alone made any comments about the officer being Mexican, as a Mexican myself."<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-12-26-longoria-parker_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA]</ref>

==Filmography==

<!-- Image with disputed fair-use status removed: [[Image:217_gabbycarlos2.jpg|right|On ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' with [[Ricardo Chavira]]. (2006)|thumb]] -->

{| class="wikitable"

!width=15%| Year

!width=85%| Title

|-

||2001

||'''Television Series'''

*''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' as [[Isabella Braña Williams]] (from 2001 until 2003)

**''credited as Eva Longoria''

|-

||2003

||'''Television Series'''

*''The Talent Agency'' as the Host

*''[[L.A. Dragnet|Dragnet]]'' as Det. Gloria Duran

'''Direct to Video'''

*''Hot Tamales Live: Spicy, Hot and Hilarious''

**''also credited as a producer for this film''

*''Snitch'd'' as Gabby

|-

||2004

||

*''Carlita's Secret'' as Carlita

**''also credited as the co-producer for this film''

'''Television Series'''

*''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' as [[Gabrielle Solis]]

'''Television Movies'''

*''The Dead Will Tell'' as Jeanie

'''Direct to Video'''

*''[[Señorita Justice]]''

|-

||2005

||

*''Hustler's Instinct'' as Vanessa Santos

'''Television Specials'''

*''[[57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards|The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards]]''

*''MTV Video Music Awards 2005'' as a Presenter

*''The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards''

*''[[62nd Golden Globe Awards|The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards]]'' as a Co-Presenter

|-

||2006

||

*''[[The Sentinel (2006 film)|The Sentinel]]'' as Jill Marin ''

*''[[Harsh Times]]'' as Sylvia

|-

||2007

||* How I Met My Boyfriend's Dead Fiancée (pre-production) .... Kate

*''[[Foodfight!]]'' as the voice of Lady X ''(yet to be released)''

|-

|}

==References==

<div class="references-small">

*[[British VCs of World War 2]] (John Laffin, 1997)

<references />

*[[Monuments to Courage]] (David Harvey, 1999)

</div>

*[[Nicolson VC : Full and Authorised Biography of James Brindley Nicolson]] (Peter D. Mason, 1991)

* [http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12186858 Longoria writ large — in Nevada desert], MSNBC News. [[April 6]] [[2006]].

*[[Nicolson's Story: Story of James Brindley Nicolson, VC, DFC - One of the " Few" Killed in Action, 2nd May 1945]] (Philip Wilkinson, 1993)

*{{cite news|first=Jessica|last=Hundley|title="4 Eva"|date=September 2006|publisher=Maxim Magazine Online|url=http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=7282|accessdate=2007-01-23|}}

*[[The Register of the Victoria Cross]] (This England, 1997)

==External links==

{{Commons|Eva Longoria}}

*[http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/aaholder.htm#Nicolson Fl. Lieutenant James Nicolson]

* {{imdb name|id=0519456|name=Eva Longoria}}

* {{tvtome person|id=62159|name=Eva Longoria}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Longoria, Eva}}

[[Category:1975 births]]

[[Category:American television actors]]

[[Category:American film actors]]

[[Category:American Roman Catholics]]

[[Category:American soap opera actors]]

[[Category:Beauty pageant contestants]]

[[Category:Living people]]

[[Category:Mexican American actors]]

[[Category:People from Corpus Christi, Texas]]

[[Category:Texas actors]]

[[bn:ইভা লঙ্গোরিয়া]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nicolson, Eric James Brindley}}

[[bg:Ева Лонгория]]

[[Category:1917 births]]

[[Categoryda:1945Eva deathsLongoria]]

[[de:Eva Longoria]]

[[Category:British World War II Victoria Cross recipients]]

[[et:Eva Longoria]]

[[Category:Royal Air Force officers]]

[[es:Eva Longoria]]

[[Category:British World War II killed in action]]

[[fr:Eva Longoria]]

[[hr:Eva Longoria]]

[[it:Eva Longoria]]

[[csb:Eva Longoria]]

[[lt:Eva Longoria]]

[[ms:Eva Longoria]]

[[nl:Eva Longoria]]

[[ja:エヴァ・ロンゴリア]]

[[no:Eva Longoria]]

[[pl:Eva Longoria]]

[[pt:Eva Longoria]]

[[ru:Лонгория, Эва]]

[[fi:Eva Longoria]]

[[sv:Eva Longoria]]

[[tr:Eva Longoria]]