Eva Longoria is gearing up for a hot 2023 ... and earned Longoria an honor as part of Variety's 10 Directors to Watch at the Palm Springs International Film Festival this week.

The director, Eva Longoria, and actors Annie Gonzalez & Jesse Garcia are making their debut at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The story tells an account of Richard Montañez's life.

Eva Longoria took a moment to talk with ET's Denny Directo at the 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, where she opened up about the success of her film, Flamin' Hot.