Eva Longoria to Topline NALIP's Diverse Women in Media Forum

Apr 29, 2026 1:43pm PT Eva Longoria and ‘The House of the Spirits’ Team to Lead NALIP’s Diverse Women in Media Forum New Peacock crime thriller 'M.I.A.' and writers of Netflix's 'Kpop Demon Hunters' will also get showcase By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest PMC Vice Chairman Gerry Byrne to Receive Honorary Degree From Fordham University 9 hours ago A Night in the Writers’ Room Returns Spotlighting Creators of Top Television Series 24 hours ago Andy Cohen to Receive Variety’s Creative Impact in Television Award at Newport Beach TV Fest 1 day ago See All Variety via Getty Images Eva Longoria and the team behind Amazon Prime Video’s “The House of the Spirits” will be among the notable multihyphenates, actors, writers and producers who are set to take part in the National Association of Latino Independent Producers’ Diverse Women in Media Forum, set for May 1 in Hollywood. Longoria is co-founder and chief creative officer of of Hyphenate Media Group and an executive producer of “House of the Spirits,” which debuts today. It’s the first Spanish-language film adaptation of the beloved 1982 novel by Isabel Allende. Related Stories Ally Simpson Promoted to President of Television at North Road’s Kinetic Content “I’m proud to join NALIP’s Diverse Women in Media Forum and support an organization that champions mentorship, access, and connection,” Longoria said. “Bringing this extraordinary book to life and honoring Isabel Allende by telling it in Spanish with a multinational Latino cast and creatives behind the camera is exactly why we do what we do at Hyphenate.” Popular on Variety The forum will showcase top creatives and offer discussions about storytelling opportunities. It will also offer sessions and networking around behind-the-scenes activities ranging from executive coaching to financing to the technology that is radically changing how movies and TV shows are producted. “The Diverse Women in Media Forum is about access, opportunity, and leadership,” said DianaLuna, Executive Director of NALIP. “It brings together voices across film, television, and media whoare shaping how stories are developed, financed, and scaled in today’s global marketplace. TheForum recognizes those who are opening pathways for others across a wide range of backgroundsand approaches, expanding how stories are built and experienced across formats. That momentumis made possible by partners who understand that investing in a breadth of perspectives leads tomore resonant storytelling, broader audiences, and narratives that connect across cultures whilebringing new voices and experiences to life.” The forum will have a marketplace area featuring such vendors as RIF Care, Vita Parfum, Modern Muze, Tecuane, Youth Dealer, Lil Libros, Valdé Beauty and Marme Hats. Entertainment industry partners for the event include Starz, Disney, Comcast and NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Variety. Jump to Comments Disney and Marc Jacobs Team Up on ‘Mickey & Friends’ Tennis Collection Toddler Techno Creator Lenny Pearce Signs Disney Music and Content Development Deal Josh D’Amaro, on His First Day as Disney CEO, Tells Employees ‘Creative Excellence Will Remain Our North Star’ Sam Altman Felt ‘Terrible’ Telling Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro About OpenAI’s Decision to Kill Off Sora, Says Companies Still Looking to Collaborate Tonies Debuts Disney Plush Toys — Including Simba, Mickey Mouse, Olaf and More As Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Aside, a Look at His Tenure as a Dynamic, Transformative Leader — With an Asterisk or Two JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...