Eva Longoria Foundation dinner helps build a better future for Latinas

A dinner celebrating The Eva Longoria Foundation raised funds to support the foundation’s mission to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. The dinner took place on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Eva Longoria’s restaurant, Beso, in Los Angeles.

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Photo Credit: Eva Lanngoria Foundation

Attendees included Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez, Zachary Levi (“Heroes Reborn”), Roselyn Sanchez (“Devious Maids”), Judy Reyes (“Devious Maids”), Amaury Nolasco (“Prison Break”, “Telenovela”), Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete, Alex Meneses (“Telenovela”), Diana Maria Riva (“Telenovela”), Izzy Diaz (“Telenovela”), Jadyn Douglas (“Telenovela”), Steven Bauer (“Ray Donovan”), Robin Antin (Pussycat Dolls), Rebecca Da Costa (THE BAG MAN) and philanthropist and activist Henry Muñoz.

Guests arrived at Beso Hollywood for cocktails followed by dinner and remarks from Eva Longoria and Laysha Ward, president of Community Relations at Target. Host Eva Longoria spoke about the launch of the Foundation’s nationwide Latina mentorship network and its 2015 Parent Engagement Convening, which brought 40 top experts together to find ways to involve exponentially more parents in their children’s education.

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Photo Credit: Eva Lanngoria Foundation

Longoria also described the foundation’s signature STEM education programs, which have helped more than 2,600 Latinas develop technology skills, such as coding and robotics.

Actress, producer, and star of “Devious Maids” Judy Reyes spoke about the foundation’s commitment to cultivating the full potential of Latinas. Actor and host of EXTRA Mario Lopez and CEO of Muñoz & Company and Foundation Board Member Henry Muñoz also made remarks about the value of the Foundation’s work to Latinas and the country as a whole.

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Photo Credit: Eva Lanngoria Foundation

Premiere event sponsor Target announced an additional $100,000 contribution to the foundation. Event sponsors included HBO/Time Warner, The Jacki and Gilbert Cisneros Foundation, Creative Artist Agency, and the Televisa Foundation. Denim designer Henry & Belle and apparel brand good hYOUman provided guests with complimentary women’s jeans and men’s shirts.

Executive Chef Angel Estrada prepared an exquisite four-course meal for guests.

The Eva Longoria Foundation was established in 2012 by actress, activist and philanthropist Eva Longoria. The foundation gives Latinas the tools to succeed through education and entrepreneurship.

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Former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and wife Holly Robinson Peete. Photo Credit: Eva Lanngoria Foundation

There are currently 25 million Latinas in the US and by the end of 2015, they will make up 15% of the total population. The foundation works to improve the futures not only of the Latinas they serve, but also of the U.S. as a whole.

Actor, director, producer, and activist Eva Longoria is founder of the Eva Longoria Foundation, Eva’s Heroes, and spokesperson for Padres Contra el Cancer.

The Golden Globe-nominated and SAG Award-winning actress stars in and executive produces the upcoming NBC comedy “Telenovela,” is executive producer of Lifetime’s “Devious Maids,” the ESPN docu-series “Versus,” and documentaries HARVESTFOOD CHAINS, and OUR TIMES. She also recently filmed the feature film LOW RIDERS, opposite Academy Award-nominee Demian Bichir, slated for a 2016 release.

The Eva Longoria Foundation helps Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. The foundation helps Latinas excel in school and attend college.

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