Eva Longoria is demure in soft satin pink dress as she attends Dubai International Film Festival

By BECKY FREETH FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 12:17, 14 December 2014 | UPDATED: 17:17, 14 December 2014

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

Eva Longoria hosts 5th annual Global Gift Gala for charity

'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

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Star of the show: Despite being a red carpet star, Eva was there in her humanitarian capacity

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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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Frieda Pinto looks stunning in vintage Valentino as part of Green Carpet Challenge

Slumdog star Frieda Pinto looks stunning in vintage Valentino as part of Green Carpet Challenge 

By ESTHER BRADBURY

PUBLISHED: 21:27, 14 December 2012 | UPDATED: 21:56, 14 December 2012

Slumdog star Freida Pinto looked sensational in vintage Valentino as she hit the red carpet at the Dubai International Film Festival.

And the star didn't just pick the ravishing red gown because it flattered her curvaceous shape, her dress was a nod to the famous Green Carpet Challenge, a project which aims to raise the profile of sustainable style - making couture more eco-friendly. 

Freida is the head of the jury for the short film competitions in the Dubai International Film Festival, joining Cate Blanchett on the board of judges.

Ravishing! Frieda shows off her vintage glamour in Valentino

The Green Carpet Challenge is a dynamic project founded by Livia Firth and British journalist Lucy Siegle which pairs glamour and ethics to raise the profile of sustainable style at the world’s most high profile red carpet events. 

Freida was a model in India for two years, and hosted a travel show before getting her big break in 2008 when director Danny Boyle picked her from auditions to play opposite Dev Patel in the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire.

Speaking of her career, Freida said:  'This industry is for fighters and those who do not give up! It is very important to believe in yourself. Even when a hundred people rejected me, I did not lose hope
and, finally, one of the biggest directors of all times believed in me! 

Classic: The simple gown not only looked stunning, it was for a good cause 

Slumdog was nominated for four Golden Globes and Frieda was nominated for 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role' at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.  

Dev and Freida fell for each other after making the movie, and now live together in Los Angeles.

Freida was was previously engaged to Rohan Antao from 2007 until January 2009. They had been in a relationship since 2003.

The actress, nicknamed Fro, has been busy this year promoting her movie Trishna, a British drama directed by Michael Winterbottom.  She has also worked with Woody Allen, and starred in last year's blockbuster Planet of the Apes.

Simply stunning: Freida looks beautiful with minimal make-up

 

Freida displays her typical effortless style in a portrait session at the Dubai International Film Festival

In 2009 Pinto was featured in People magazine's Most Beautiful People List, and "List of World's Best Dressed Women". 

Freida looked faultless at an earlier photoshoot, where she wore a more casual loose fitting patterned dress, gathered at the waist with a wide leather belt.

She was included in Vogue's 2009 list of the top ten most stylish women, and this year People magazine named her one of 2012 Most Beautiful at Every Age.

Let's hope she returns to form for awards season in LA, we want our stylish Freida back!

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Dubai Film Festival : One Night to Change Lives charity gala , Freida Pinto,Colin Firth and Rooney Mara

Rooney's rack: Miss Mara covers her modesty with unusual 'shelf' embellishment dress at charity gala in Dubai

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 19:41, 14 December 2012 | UPDATED: 20:17, 14 December 2012

She's known for experimenting with her style and at the Dubai Film Festival on Thursday Rooney Mara opted for yet another unique look. 

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress wore a sheer dress with an unusual curve embellishment to cover her modesty. 

The 27-year-old made an confident entrance on the red carpet at the One Night to Change Lives charity gala at the Armani Hotel. 

  

Sheer delight: Rooney Mara stepped out in an unusual dress as she attended a charity gala in Dubai

Rooney's outfit consisted of a sheer top with a bizarre shelf detail across her chest. 

The lower half of the ensemble consisted on glittering material and she finished the outfit off with a pair of strappy high heels. 

Rooney had her hair slicked back, sported thick dark bushy brows and showed off a golden hue on her skin.  

Rooney's rack: The bizarre detail on the dress covered her modesty and she teamed the dress with a pair of strappy high heels

Never one to play it safe: Rooney boasted the most unusual dress of the evening

The American actress joined a whole host of famous faces at the showbiz event as part of the 9th Annual Film Festival in Dubai. 

Colin Firth and his wife Livia also attended the bash and it wasn't just Rooney who was showing off an interesting neckline. 

Livia, 43, was dressed in a midnight blue evening gown that boasted a plunging neckline and rouched detailing around the body.

Looking lovely: Colin Firth and his wife Livia also attended the One Night To Charge Lives at the Armani Hotel

Group shot: Managing Director of DIFF Shivani Pandya, actors Colin Firth, Kirstin Davis, Livia Firth and DIFF Chairman Abdulhamid Juma

Film friends: The Firths were seen posing together with Kristen Davies

While the dip fell down to just above her navel, the garment boasted a nude material to cover up the gap leaving just the right amount of cleavage on show. 

Livia teamed the flowing dress with a pair of dangling earrings and a light copper coloured clutch bag. 

The pair were seen chatting to other guests on the red carpet and posing for photographs. 

The couple were seen greeting Sex And The City star Kristen Stewart, who looked lovely in a simple black gown. 

Frieda Pinto also attended the bash in a bright red dress to match the carpet.

Gesticulation: DIFF Chairman Abdulhamid Juma and actor Colin Firth were seen having a chat

Red carpet ready: While Kirsten Davis stuck to a LBD Frieda Pinto opted for a bold red dress

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Frieda Pinto wows in glamorous gold as Cate Blanchett cuts a stylish figure in silver at Dubai film festival

Showing their metal: Frieda Pinto wows in glamorous gold as Cate Blanchett cuts a stylish figure in silver at Dubai film festival 

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

PUBLISHED: 00:17, 10 December 2012 | UPDATED: 07:32, 10 December 2012

They are huge Hollywood stars and at the Dubai film festival Frieda Pinto and Cate Blanchett were shining bright. 

The pair stepped out in metallic gowns as they attended a screening of the Life of Pi. 

Frieda, 28, oozed glamour in a flowing golden gown that boasted a jewel-encrusted snake embellishment around the neck. 

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Hot metals: Frieda Pinto and Cate Blanchett wore contrasting shiny hues as they attended a screening for The Life Of Pie as part of the 

The Slumdog Millionaire star's gown complemented her skin tone to perfection and she teamed the dress with a pair of gold strappy sandals and a hard clutch. 

While Frieda had opted for a warm metallic shade, Cate shone in a cold pale silver hue. 

The 43-year-old star floated up the carpet in the glamorous gown that incorporated layers of chiffon and a bronze panel around the middle.  

Snake charmer: The 28-year-old actress had a snake strap on her dress which added to the glamour of the gown

In demand: The Slumdog Millionaire starlet was seen chatting to reporters as she arrived at the 9th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex

She teamed the gown with a pair of black peep toe heels.

The pair made equally stylish entrances at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex, where the screening was being held. 

Marking the first film from the director since 2009's Taking Woodstock, Lee's adaption of Yann Martel's novel Life Of Pi has already received much critical praise.

Photographers' darling: Cate was seen posing for pictures showing off her silver dress

Nice to meet you: Cate was seen being greeted by DIFF Chairman Abdulhamid Juma

Following the epic journey of  Pi Patel - a young man who survives a disaster at sea - who forms an unlikely bond with the only other survivor... a terrifying Bengal tiger.

The title role is filled by newcomer Suraj Sharma in his feature film debut.

Golden girl: Fried was also seen with Abdulhamid Juma ahead of the screening of Life of Pi

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