Nevada Ballet Theatre Honors Eva Longoria as 'Woman of the Year'

Nevada Ballet Theatre honored Eva Longoria as 'Woman of the Year' on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas (Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com). 

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

An actress, producer, philanthropist and activist, Longoria began her career acting on several soap operas including the long-running "The Young & The Restless," but it wasn't until she landed the role as the saucy and sexy 'Gabrielle Solis' on ABC's Desperate Housewives that she achieved worldwide prominence.

Other guests included Holly Madison, Robin Antin and Matt Goss.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

"Eva is a talented performer who maintains a giving spirit in her career," said NBT Co-Founder and Co-Chairwoman Nancy Houssels. "Her charitable work is impressive, specifically her work with 'Eva's Heroes' which she founded. We are excited to celebrate her many accomplishments, shed light on her philanthropic endeavors - a side not often seen by the public - and welcome her as a part of the NBT family."

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

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