Eva Longoria has entered her glow era, and the internet can’t get enough. From making waves in a jaw-dropping cheetah-print bikini on the beaches of Spain to dropping a bilingual docuseries with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the 50-year-old actress and producer is proving she’s unstoppable. Yes, both on and off the screen.
A Busy Viral Summer
Earlier this week, Longoria went viral after paparazzi captured her looking effortlessly radiant while vacationing with her family in Marbella. Wearing a curve-hugging bikini, the actress flaunted her toned figure effortlessly. She also caused a lot of buzz after it was announced that she indeed did skip Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding. But not because of any drama, don’t worry.
Instead, Longoria was diving deep into her latest labor of love. This is “Necaxa,” a gripping 10-part sports docuseries following the high-stakes journey of one of Mexico’s oldest soccer clubs.
Premiering August 7 on FXX and Disney+ Latin America (and streaming the next day on Hulu), Necaxa is Longoria’s newest deep-dive into storytelling that resonates with her background. Teaming up with Welcome to Wrexham stars McElhenney and Reynolds, the series follows Club Necaxa. The group is an iconic but struggling Liga MX team fighting to reclaim its glory in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Longoria’s Power Play with ‘Necaxa’
Longoria, who is part-owner of the team alongside the Hollywood duo, reportedly played a key role in convincing Reynolds to join the ownership group.
“But sports are the last live event in the world. You have to watch it as it’s happening, and it has everything,” Longoria told GQ México in Spanish. “The emotion in sports is an intrinsic drama that’s hard to describe: every player has a story, every team has a story, every city has a story… it’s the best kind of stage!”
She goes on to call live sports “the last frontier of storytelling,” a statement she makes between photo shoot touch-ups and a flash of lip gloss. “Why are celebrities investing in fútbol?” she repeats aloud before answering. “First, because we have the capital to take risks. But more importantly, we’ve realized that sports are the last viable form of real-time entertainment. With streaming and the death of traditional TV, people now watch what they want, when they want, and on whatever device they choose—on an iPad on a Tuesday night, on a plane, on a phone, a laptop, anywhere.”
But sports, she adds, are different. “They’re the last live event left in the world. You have to watch them as they happen—and they have everything. The emotion in sports is an intrinsic drama that’s hard to describe. Every player has a story, every team has a story, every city has a story… it’s the best kind of stage.”
With that passion, Longoria isn’t just witnessing the power of sports storytelling, she’s producing it.
The docuseries is emotional, raw, and filled with heart. It’s said to be the kind of sports drama that goes far beyond the scoreboard. With insider access to locker rooms, players’ homes, and management meetings, Necaxa offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s turbulent attempt at rebirth. Expect player injuries, coaching shakeups, tearful confessions, and moments that’ll make you cheer out loud.
Eva Longoria: A Triple Threat in the Industry
While Longoria’s pictures have the internet reeling, it’s her ability to balance elegance, entrepreneurship, and activism that keeps her at the top of headlines.
A longtime advocate for Latinx representation, she uses her platform to uplift untold stories through her Hyphenate Media Group. The organization co-produced “Necaxa” alongside Reynolds’ Maximum Effort.
And let’s not forget, this isn’t her first successful venture into cultural storytelling. Her docuseries “Searching for Mexico” and the upcoming “Searching for France” on CNN have become must-watch television for foodies and culture buffs alike. Who could forget “Flamin’ Hot,” which made waves on Hulu, in which she directed.
Between viral fashion moments and global docuseries, Longoria is proving that 50 is the new flawless. With “Necaxa” poised to bring fútbol fever to American audiences and “Searching for France” in post-production, she’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Whether she’s producing Emmy-worthy content, advocating for Latinx voices, or simply soaking up the sun with her family, Longoria is making headlines for all the right reasons. She’s also looking pretty phenomenal while doing it.
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