Eva LaRue

Eva Maria LaRue (born December 27, 1966) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Maria Santos on All My Children and Detective Natalia Boa Vista on CSI: Miami. LaRue was born in Long Beach, California to Marcie and Luis LaRue. She has three siblings, sisters Nika and Lara, and a brother, Luis Jr. LaRue began acting at the age of six and later became a teenage beauty queen. After graduating from high school, she started modeling, working with agencies such as Judith Fontaine and Frederick's of Hollywood. In addition to her acting career, LaRue has appeared on the covers of various magazines and has done infomercial work. She is also a member of the Baháʼí Faith.