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Longoria honored at Nevada gala
Written by . Published: January 29 2012
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria has been named Woman of the Year at a glitzy gala held annually by the Nevada Ballet Theater.
The actress was the guest of honor at the dance company's Black & White Ball in Las Vegas on Saturday (28Jan12), where she was recognized by bosses for her philanthropy and "dedication to the world of arts and entertainment".
She took to her Twitter.com page on the morning of the event to
tell fans about her latest trophy, writing, "Off to Vegas to attend
the Nevada Ballet Black & White Ball. Thank you for honoring my
work!"
Past recipients of the Nevada Ballet Theatre's prize include Debbie
Reynolds, Marie Osmond, Priscilla Presley, Celine Dion and Bette
Midler.