Eva Longoria joined a string of special guests for the CNN special screening of her forthcoming series “Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain” on Monday in New York City. The series follows the “Flamin’ Hot” filmmaker across Spain as she discovers and connects with the cuisine, culture and people of the country.

For the special red carpet occasion, Longoria opted for a contemporary design courtesy of Willy Chavarria. The “Desperate Housewives” alum styled a strapless midi dress in a shade of dark charcoal with buttons running down the front placket of the garment.

The neckline of Longoria’s dress featured a slightly asymmetric detail, with a triangular piece of white fabric folded for added angular tension. Longoria complemented the dress with a pair of white, pointed toe pumps. As for accessories, Longoria went minimal, save for a pair of statement earrings.

When it came to her glam, Longoria’s makeup featured bold brows, a smokey eye and a glossy lip courtesy of Carolina Gonzalez. The actress, filmmaker and producer’s hair was styled in a sleek, straight style with a side part by stylist Ricardo Rojas. Longoria’s look was curated by stylist Maeve Reilly.

Over the course of the last few years, designer Willy Chavarria has made a name for himself as a bold new voice in fashion. The Mexican American designer curates his eponymous label around empowerment, particularly focusing on identity and fashion as an extension of personhood.

“Growing up mixed race in a Mexican American environment, mostly Mexicans, it was immigrants who were living in the town that I grew up in, and given the fact that my parents had met after desegregation, I was always very aware of the politics behind race. So when I started my own label — and just living my life — I felt it was very important to share that awareness with others, and I’ve incorporated the need for equality and the need for recognition of Latino empowerment in all my work,” Chavarria told WWD in September 2024.

The CNN series “Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain” follows Longoria through the country and into cities like Madrid and Barcelona as she mingles with locals, tries new food and connects with the culture. “Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain” premieres on CNN on Sunday.