Eva Longoria Dating Ernesto Arguello, 'Ready For Love' Co-Star (VIDEO)
Eva Longoria has confirmed that she is dating Ernesto Arguello, several months after denying the rumor on Twitter.
People reported on July 4 that Longoria, 38, said she is dating Arguello, 34, who she worked with for the last three months on the NBC show Ready For Love.
Longoria said she and Arguello were initially friends when he was first cast on the low-rated NBC show, however, she now believes the rumors may have helped turn their relationship from platonic to romantic.
"I think that's why our relationship is so special - we truly started as friends," Longoria said of her new romance with Arguello. "I guess we have the press to thank for pushing us to see something we didn't see!"
The Devious Maids show creator also revealed that she recently returned from a trip to Nicaragua, Arguello's native country. During the trip with the Miami-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, she met his family.
After People published the report online on Independence Day, a fan wrote to Longoria on Twitter and told her that she and Arguello were "perfect" for each other.
"Happy to share NOW that it's true! Couldn't be happier," Longoria replied.
"Me too baby I LOVE YOU," Arguello tweeted in a reply.
A source told People that the couple complement each other because they speak Spanish, practice the same religion and share the same passion for charity.
"Their friendship and their similar philanthropic interests laid the foundation for their new romance," the source adds. "They're very much in love."
The pair were rumored to be dating earlier this year. When Life & Style reported in April that they were spotted leaving LAX together, the Desperate Housewives actress denied the report on Twitter.
"WHAT?! AGAIN? Sorry guys, still not dating @ernestoarguello Who are these "sources"?" she tweetd on April 22.
Even the actress' rep commented.
"Eva and Ernesto are not dating," the rep wrote.
Longoria has been married twice before, once to NBA player Toney Parker, from 2007 to 2011, and to actor Tyler Christopher, an actor from General Hospital, from 2002 to 2004.
Watch Arguello's appearance on Ready For Love below.
