15:53 EST, 8 December 2012
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15:54 EST, 8 December 2012
It’s an annual event raising money for her charity, so there’s no surprise Eva Longoria was the belle of the ball on Saturday night.
Having flown into London specially to host the annual Noble Gift Gala, the former Desperate Housewives star, 37, looked stunning in a floor-length peach gown.
The Texan actress had opted for a low-cut Alberta Ferretti gown, which she teamed with a loose updo and simple, understated earrings as she arrived on the red carpet at the ME Hotel in The Strand.
Just peachy: Eva Longoria arrives at the Noble Gift Gala in an Alberta Ferretti gown on Saturday night
The third annual Noble Gift Gala celebrates those who ‘help support and foster awareness for children & the
empowerment of women around the world’.
Eva is in London to host the gala on behalf of her own charity, the Eva Longoria Fund, with Melanie Brown acting as the MC.
Former Spice Girl Mel B was certainly excited to be back in the UK, tweeting: ‘London here we come.’
Celebrate: Eva posed with good friend, rapper Will.i.am, who was receiving the Special Humanitarian Award
Speaking on the red carpet, Eva said she loved being in London to host the annual event, but ‘its always freezing because its in December’.
Having wrapped the last ever series of Desperate Housewives in April, Eva admitted she still missed working with her co-stars Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher.
Eva arrived in the UK on Friday,
complaining the weather was cold: ‘Just landed in beautiful, rainy, cold
London! It never disappoints! Haha.’
Super glam: I’m A Celebrity star Ashley Roberts looked sexy in a LBD, while Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh wore a chic black and green number
At the charity event, rapper Will.i.am received the Special Humanitarian Award while Caudwell Children founder John Caudwell was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Providing the entertainment at the bash was illusionist Dynamo and girl group Stooshe.
Dutch model and WAG Sylvie van der Vaart looked stunning in a strapless red Monique Lhullier gown with thigh-high split and black and red heels.
Also in attendance was former WAG, ex-EastEnders actress and pop star Michelle Gayle, who wore a white column dress with wide black belt.
WAGS club: Actress/singer Michelle Gayle (left), who used to be married to Charlton player Mark Bright, and Sylvie van der Vaart (right), wife of Dutch player Rafael
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Eva Longoria lights up London as she shimmers in floor-length gown at her charity gala