Eva Longoria knows a little something about being a kick-ass woman and a Latina. Working as an actress, producer, author, philanthropist, and activist, Longoria not only stands up for her fellow Latinas in Hollywood, but she goes above and beyond by highlighting issues that are important to Latinos in the world at large.
Here, the powerful mujer tells us all the reasons Latinas kick ass, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Our favorite? "Latinas are leaders—fearless leaders," she says. (Damn straight.)
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