Eva shows off her enviable gym-honed figure, which is often seen onscreen in show Desperate Housewives

The actress is married to Belgian-born basketball player Tony Parker, and their long separations have sparked rumours their marriage could be in trouble.

But she recently revealed her joy at the surprise party husband Parker threw for her birthday last month.

Eva arrived at the airport en route to their Texas home expecting to spend a quiet 33rd birthday with Parker.

But when her plane landed, a stunned Eva was greeted at the airport by actors dressed up as characters from her favourite board game Clue (Cluedo) ready to take part in her lavish birthday celebrations.

The party involved surprise visits from friends and family, a scavenger hunt, a lavish dinner at a castle and a real-life version of the Clue board game.

Longoria told People magazine: "One of our favourite games is Clue... So when I flew into San Antonio he had all the Clue characters - real people, actors from L.A. that do this - and it was Mrs. Scarlett, Colonel Mustard.

Eva Longoria turns up the heat in a photoshoot for a sporty US clothing range.

The former fitness instructor turned star of Desperate Housewives stripped off to pose in a skimpy white bikini, and blue mini beach dress for brand Bebe's new summer range.

Eva, 33, sizzles in the advertising campaign for Bebe Sport, and is far from the "ugly duckling" she was deemed by her family as a child growing up in Texas.

Beach fit: Eva Longoria models the beach and swimwear range from US clothing company Bebe

The fit Desperate Housewives star also comes amply qualified for the high-profile role as the face of the sporty range.

Eva revealed: "I used to be an aerobics instructor so I really know what works well for that type of activity.

"I love how stylish and comfortable the collection is."

Eva replaced then 21-year-old actress Mischa Barton as the face of Bebe and Bebe Sport last year.