Eva Longoria feels "sad" every day filming 'Desperate Housewives'. The drama show is set to finish at the end of the ninth series and the actress – who has played Gabrielle Solis since it began – admits everyone on set is constantly "emotional" because they are so upset that the programme is coming to an end. Asked how she will feel at the end of filming, Eva told 'Access Hollywood': “I can’t - you’re going to make me cry already. ...

Eva Longoria says divorce "agrees" with her. The 'Desperate Housewives' actress – who split from basketball star Tony Parker in November 2010 after three years of marriage – is amazed by how many people have told her she looks younger and better than ever since her marriage ended. She said: "I’m going, 'Wow!' I think divorce agrees with me!" The 36-year-old beauty also admitted she is no longer still speaking to her former spouse, who she had been dating for three years before they wed. Asked if she still speaks to Tony by US TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Eva said: "No." ...

Eva Longoria survived her marriage break-up because she is a "strong" person. The 'Desperate Housewives' beauty insists she is a "survivor" and even though her relationship with Tony Parker ended in divorce in January she is "grateful" for the relationship and continues to believe in love. She told the UK edition of HELLO! magazine: "I'm a very strong person. Personally I went through a lot, but jumping into my work helped me to get through my personal stuff. ...

Eva Longoria is learning to pole dance for a storyline on ‘Desperate Housewives’. The actress has been practicing for her character, Gabrielle Solis’, sexy scenes in the forthcoming eighth series of the show at the S Factor gym in Los Angeles. A friend told HollywoodLife.com: “Eva has been taking one-on-one sessions at S Factor. “She’s getting busy because her character has some pole dancing, striptease scenes on ‘Desperate Housewives’ this season.” The gym, run by Sheila Kelly, specialises in pole dancing workout classes and has long been a favourite of Eva’s co-star Teri Hatcher. ...

Eva Longoria isn't "bitter" about her split with husband Tony Parker. The 'Desperate Housewives' actress – who filed for divorce from the basketball player in November 2010 – does not bare a grudge to him and likes to hold on to the positives from their three-year marriage. She told America's InStyle magazine: "One thing I did learn is you don’t hold on to the bitterness of the loss; you hang on to the beauty of the love. Remember all the good things. There was a reason you met someone and a reason why you were together." ...

Eva Longoria has learnt sign language. The ‘Desperate Housewives’ star – who recently launched her own cook book Eva’s Kitchen – decided to learn how to sign so she can communicate with her deaf fans. Speaking at the 9th Annual GLAD Benefit Extravaganza – which was held in support of deaf individuals and those hard of hearing - in West Hollywood, California, at the weekend, she said: “I’ve had a lot of deaf people who have bought my book and I’ve been able to talk to them about what my favourite recipe is and what to cook.” ...