Why Was Eva Longoria’s Telenovela Canceled by NBC?

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In December 2015, Eva Longoria got engaged to her longtime beau Jose Antonio Baston while on holiday in Dubai. One month later, the then 40-year-old actress was back to work!

The youngest of four sisters, she was hot on the promo trail for her new television series, “Telenovela,” which premiered on NBC on December 7, 2015. She stars as Ana Sofia Calderon, the neurotic star of the hit telenovela Las Leyes de Pasión.

Eva Longoria wears her hair in curls as she arrives at Huffington PostEva Longoria wears her hair in curls as she arrives at Huffington Post in New York City on January 5, 2016

The “Desperate Housewives” star was spotted outside Huffington Post in New York City wearing a chic winter ensemble.

Why was Telenovela canceled?

The American single-camera sitcom television series was canceled by NBC on May 13, 2016, following so-so ratings. The Stalker, the final episode of the show, was viewed by just 2.94 million people and aired on February 22, 2016.

In comparison, 5.34 million watched the first episode, which aired on December 7, 2015.

Eva Longoria's Latino-themed sitcom Telenovela was canceled by NBC due to poor ratingsEva Longoria’s Latino-themed sitcom Telenovela was canceled by NBC due to poor ratings

The wealthy actress donned a flattering Salvatore Ferragamo wool-blend knitted boucle dress styled with a Maje “Anoushka” tasseled belt that accentuated her waist.

Eva Longoria wears a chic professional Salvatore Ferragamo boucle dress out in New York CityEva Longoria wears a chic professional Salvatore Ferragamo boucle dress out in New York City

Eva was also seen rocking a Porshe Design Fall 2015 coat that definitely kept her warm as she left the building.

Eva Longoria waves to fans outside Huffington Post in New York CityEva Longoria waves to fans outside Huffington Post in New York City

She styled the outfit with a pair of knee-high boots and her huge ruby and diamond engagement ring. Hair and makeup completed her look.

Eva Longoria wears heavy mascara with a Salvatore Ferragamo dress in New York CityEva Longoria wears heavy mascara with a Salvatore Ferragamo dress in New York City

The Spanish-speaking actress wore center-parted loose curls, smoky eye-makeup, and glossy lips.

Eva Longoria wears an engagement ring on her fingerEva Longoria wears an engagement ring on her finger

Eva’s knee-high boots are made of suede and they appear to have elastic panels at the sides, partial side zipper fastenings, pointed toes, and about four-inch heels.

Eva Longoria in black suede knee-high bootsEva Longoria in black suede knee-high boots

Can you ID her boots? In the meantime, you might want to check out this similar style from Missguided.

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