Eva Larue
Also known as Eva LaRue Callahan, Eva Maria LaRuy
Career
Active 1987 – present
Biography
About Eva Larue
Eva LaRue is a mixed-race American actress, writer, and influencer whose career has spanned nearly four decades. Born on December 27, 1966, in Long Beach, California, she was raised with Puerto Rican, French, Dutch, and Scottish ancestry. She is a member of the Bahá'í Faith, a detail that has influenced both her personal life and her artistic collaborations.
Her acting journey began early, at age six, and she later became a teenage beauty queen, winning the Miss California Empire 1984 title. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dr. Maria Santos Grey on All My Children, a role she played from 1993 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2005. She earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and co-composed the song "Dance Again with You," which received a nomination in 2004. Her character was part of a beloved supercouple with Edmund Grey, played by John Callahan, whom she later married in real life.
She also starred in CSI: Miami as Natalia Boa Vista, a role she took on in 2005 and eventually became a full-time cast member. She has appeared in television movies, including a biographical film about Annette Funicello and an adaptation of Danielle Steel's Remembrance. Beyond acting, she has delved into writing and social media, amassing a significant following.
Her personal life has been eventful. She was previously married to John O'Hurley and later to John Callahan, with whom she has a daughter, Kaya McKenna Callahan. She co-hosted the Miss America pageant and Lifetime's Television Weddings of a Lifetime with Callahan before their divorce in 2005. She was engaged to businessman Joe Cappuccio but called off the wedding. She is the godmother of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son, and she is a third cousin to Jane Fonda.
Eva remains active in the industry and on social media, where she connects with her fans. She is 5'7" tall, weighs 117 lbs, and has a slim build with natural measurements of 36-24-35. She has no tattoos but has various piercings. Her Instagram following has grown to 252k, reflecting her enduring appeal.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1987-present (started around 20 years old; 39 years active)
- Birthplace
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Latin)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36D show conversions - UK: 36D, EU: 80D, AU: 14D, JP: 80D
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- Various
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 252k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Eva LaRue's role on All My Children connect to her real-life marriage?
Eva played Dr. Maria Santos Grey, who was part of a supercouple with Edmund Grey, portrayed by John Callahan. In real life, she and Callahan married in 1996 and had a daughter together before divorcing in 2005.
What is the significance of the song 'Dance Again with You'?
Eva LaRue co-composed the song, which was used as the backdrop to a lovemaking scene in All My Children in June 2003. It earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Original Song in 2004.
Did Eva LaRue have any connection to a CSI: Miami storyline based on real events?
In 2006, it was revealed that her sister Nika was among women photographed by convicted serial killer William Richard Bradford. This incident was later used in a CSI: Miami episode, a show where Eva was a main cast member.
What is Eva LaRue's relationship to Kelly Ripa?
Eva LaRue is the godmother of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son, Michael Joseph. She is also a third cousin to actress Jane Fonda.
Did you know
- Eva LaRue is a member of the Bahá'í Faith and has appeared in a music video for a Bahá'í artist.
- She won the Miss California Empire 1984 title before becoming an actress.
- Her daughter Kaya was born on December 6, 2001.
- She co-hosted the Miss America pageant and Lifetime's Television Weddings of a Lifetime with her then-husband John Callahan.
- In 2008, she was spotted at a Portuguese SuperLiga game between Sporting Portugal and FC Porto with CSI: Miami co-star Jonathan Togo.
- She met her former fiancé Joe Cappuccio through a friend in 2008, and he proposed during a vacation in Africa.
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