Eva Longoria is demure in soft satin pink dress as she attends Dubai International Film Festival
She was there to talk about the charity work of the Global Gift Gala.
So Eva Longoria pared back her show stopping red carpet image for something more demure when she attended the Dubai International Film Festival press conference on Sunday.
A philanthropist first but an confident public figure second, Eva spoke inside the Madinat Jumeriah Complex saying that 'volunteerism' was one of her first words.
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Stripped back: Eva Longoria looked ladylike in a soft satin dress to talk about her charity work at the 11th annual Dubai International Film Festival
Pretty in pink: Eva looked feminine in nude peep toe heels with a soft organza dress to her calves
Eva stripped back her red carpet image with a demure powder pink dress that cut off at her lower calf in a traditional fashion.
She revealed her slight frame as the bodice sectioned neatly into an organza skirt at her petite middle.
The Desperate Housewives star was a natural beauty with subtle make-up, giving just a hint at her a-list status with a pair of sunglasses in her hands.
Ladylike: The Desperate Housewives actress wore a natural palette with a dress that looked demure
Special guest: Eva was accompanied by Tariq al Gurg and Dubai International Film Festival chairman Abdulhamid Juma
In good company: The beauty was in the company of big influencers in the humanitarian world
Eva was attending the fifth day of the annual film festival in her humanitarian capacity, explaining how charity work came naturally to the women in her family.
Speaking at the conference, she said: 'My older sister was mentally disabled and when you see something like that first hand, you become selfless.
'Volunteerism is [one of] the first few words I learnt and it's a part of my DNA. We benefitted a lot from community programmes by churches.
Public figure: Philanthropist Eva said 'volunteerism' had been one of the first words she learned in her family
Natural beauty: The actress pared down her usual red carpet look with something more suited to the occasion
Taking a stand: Eva has been a strong campaigner for children, women and families charity work
'It changed my family's life. So I feel this great responsibility to pay it forward.'
Eva is The Global Gift Gala's honorary chairman and was due to be held on Sunday evening, with the most recent event taking place in London in November.
The Global Gift Gala is a nonprofit organization focused on making a positive impact on the lives of children, women and families.
The actress's Eva Longoria Foundation formed The Global Gift Gala fundraising initiative in associations with Dubai Cares and Sunrise K Foundation.
All smiles: Eva is the honourary chair for the Global Gift Gala which was taking place in Dubai that night
Photo-ready: Eva took pictures alongside chief executive of Dubai Care Tariq al Gurg
Star of the show: Despite being a red carpet star, Eva was there in her humanitarian capacity
Campaigners: (left to right) Alina Peralta, Tariq al Gurg, Eva and Maria Bravo attended the Global Gift Gala press conference
Pensive: While she delivered an enthralling speech, Eva was also very interested in listening to the other speakers
Natural beauty: The brunette chose a parred down pallette that showed off her natural beauty
High profile: Eva may have been a performer second on Sunday, but she still carried her high profile sunglasses
Representative: Eva visits Marina Interiors furniture store, in the Mall of The Emirates, Dubai later that night for the Global Gift Gala evening
Honourary Chair: The brunette beauty announced the Global Gift Gala event which will fund different charity projects
Work, work, work: She switched up outfits to make a small speech while sitting in the company of special guests
Geek chic: Eva made cat eye frames look seriously fashionable when she read her speech aloud
Fashion fan: Eva looked elegant in a cobalt blue jumpsuit with a wide smile on her face and her specs on
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