When Longoria is not acting in projects, she’s behind the scenes directing and producing. Longoria was the director behind Hulu’s “Flamin’ Hot,” which was released on the platform in June and tells the story of Frito-Lay janitor Richard Montañez. It was her feature directorial debut.In May, the star was the recipient of the 2023 Trailblazer Award alongside Niecy Nash at The Hollywood Reporter’s Raising Out Voices Luncheon.
“I felt everybody should know this story,” Longoria told WWD regarding the film in February. “Here’s a Mexican American man who becomes a legend in corporate America, and so many people haven’t heard of him. I fought to direct this film.”