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Eva Longoria Reveals What She Misses Most About US While Living in Spain

Eva Longoria discusses the benefits of living abroad with her family in Spain, highlighting a slower pace of life and the absence of traffic. She contrasts this with the stressful "working lunch" culture common in the United States. While enjoying life in Europe, Longoria confesses she deeply misses her family in Texas and authentic Mexican food. The actress is currently preparing to direct her second film, "The Fifth Wheel," which has brought the family back to Los Angeles part-time.

Key Points: Eva Longoria on Life Abroad, Misses Family & Mexican Food

  • Slower pace of life in Spain
  • No traffic, walks everywhere
  • Misses family and Mexican food
  • Son enrolled in school in LA
  • Directing second film
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Eva Longoria talks about what she misses about the US while living abroad

Actress Eva Longoria shares the joys of life in Spain, what she misses from the US, and her family's international lifestyle.

"I miss my family, my Texas family.... (and) good Mexican food. - Eva Longoria"

Los Angeles, April 22

Actress Eva Longoria shared that she and her husband, Jose Baston, and their seven-year-old son, Santiago, had been splitting their time between Spain and Mexico for years. She said the biggest change has been "slowing down."

Longoria, who grew up in Texas and spent much of her adult life living in Los Angeles, said: "They really enjoy life in Spain."

Longoria, whose travel series Eva Longoria: Searching for France is airing weekly told people.com: "They love a long meal. You're never in a rush. I don't miss the working lunch," she adds.

"It's so amazing how we really don't take lunch in our work culture," she continues. "You always do the working lunch: 'I'm going to go grab a sandwich. I'll be right back.' You only have an hour. It's so stressful to think, 'I have to hurry up and be back.' "

Another welcome change, she says, is the lack of traffic: "There's no traffic where we live (in Spain.) I walk everywhere."

While she says she revels in the many benefits of living abroad, Longoria says there are two things she misses while away.

"I miss my family, my Texas family.... (and) good Mexican food. That's what I miss. That's what's not in Europe, is good Mexican food," she says.

Last year, Longoria revealed that after first being homeschooled, her son was enrolling in school for the first time as the family spent more time in L.A. while she prepared to shoot The Fifth Wheel, her second film as a director.

Longoria gained popularity for her portrayal of Isabella Brana in The Young and the Restless. Her breakthrough role was Gabrielle Solis in the series Desperate Housewives.

She has appeared in the films The Sentinel, Over Her Dead Body, For Greater Glory, Frontera, Lowriders, and Overboard, winning an Imagen Award for the latter. Longoria guest-starred on the Hulu mystery comedy-drama series Only Murders in the Building.

- IANS

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Arjun K
I can relate to missing good food from home! When I was studying in the UK, I craved proper Indian chaat and my mother's dal. No matter where you go, home food has a special place in your heart. Hope she finds a decent Mexican restaurant soon!
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Rohit P
The traffic point hits home! Delhi traffic is a nightmare. Walking everywhere sounds like a dream. Maybe Indian cities need to become more pedestrian-friendly. Good for her family for finding a better quality of life abroad.
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Sarah B
It's interesting, but I feel a bit conflicted. While slowing down is great, the "hustle culture" she's describing in the US is also what drives innovation and economic growth. There's a balance to be found. Not everyone can afford to just walk everywhere and have 3-hour lunches.
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Karthik V
As an NRI, this is so true! You gain a new perspective on life when you live outside India. You appreciate the close-knit family and the food more, but you also see how other cultures prioritize leisure and personal time. It's a valuable experience.
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Meera T
Family is everything. That's the one thing money or a beautiful location can't replace. Wishing her and her son all the best with the new school and film! 🎬

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