Eva LaRue

Eva Maria LaRue (/ləˈruː/; born December 27, 1966)^[1] is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles as Maria Santos on All My Children and Detective Natalia Boa Vista on '.

Early life

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.^[1] She is a member of the Baháʼí Faith.^[2]

LaRue began acting at the age of six and was later a teenage beauty queen. She won Danfranc Productions Miss California Empire 1984 title at the state pageant held in Irvine, California. In 1985, she graduated from Norco High School.^[3][4]

Career

Modeling

LaRue started modeling after graduating from high school, first working with the Judith Fontaine Agency and eventually with Frederick's of Hollywood.^[4] She appeared in infomercials for Zumba fitness workout and Sheer Cover Studio mineral makeup. She has graced the cover of numerous magazines, including LA Direct, Vivmag, Orange Coast, InStyle Weddings, Woman's World, and Latina.^[5]

Acting

LaRue was the co-host and announcer on Candid Camera from 1991 to 1992. From 1993 to 1997, and again from 2002 to 2005, LaRue portrayed Dr. Maria Santos Grey on All My Children.^[6] There, she was half of All My Children supercouple Edmund and Maria. She received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the category of "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series" for All My Children. She also received a nomination in 2004 in the category of "Outstanding Original Song" for composing the song "Dance Again with You", which was used as a backdrop to the lovemaking scene after the third marriage of the characters Edmund and Maria in June 2003.

In 2010, LaRue reprised her role as Maria temporarily on January 5 for All My Children's 40th anniversary.^[7]

LaRue also performed in television movies over the years, appearing as Annette Funicello in a biographical movie of the former Mouseketeer and also in the adaptation of Danielle Steel's Remembrance as Princess Serena.

In 2005, LaRue portrayed Linda Lorenzo, George Lopez's "Long Lost" sister, on the TV sitcom George Lopez. In the fall 2005, LaRue began the role of Natalia Boa Vista on '. It was revealed in the end of season four that Eva's character, Natalia Boa Vista, was the mole in the lab reporting back to the FBI. Beginning with season five, LaRue became a full-time cast member.

In July and September 2011, LaRue reprised her role as Dr. Maria Santos Grey on All My Children as a guest star as the show wrapped up its network run on ABC. In 2013, she played Agent Tanya Mays in the episode "Final Shot" on Criminal Minds.

In July 2015, it was announced that LaRue had been cast on Fuller House, the revival series of the sitcom Full House. She portrayed the character of Teri Tanner, the affectionate wife of Danny Tanner. The series premiered on Netflix in 2016.^[8] She also played the role of the Admirable in three episodes of Mack & Moxy. In May 2019, she was cast on The Young and the Restless in the role of Celeste Rosales.^[9]

In February 2024, it was announced LaRue had been cast as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez on General Hospital; she made her episodic debut on February 26.^[10] In June of the following year, it was announced she would be exiting the role.^[11] LaRue departed the role during the July 2, 2025, episode.

Personal life

LaRue's sister Nika was one of the women photographed by convicted killer Bill Bradford for his collection. The case was used in CSI: Miami in the season five episode "Darkroom" soon after the revelation.^[12] Nika guest-starred in the episode as a reporter. She was initially offered the role of Eva's on-screen sister and a surviving victim, but declined that role, describing it as being "too surreal".^[13]

LaRue was married to actor John O'Hurley for two years until 1994.^[14] She married fellow All My Children co-star John Callahan in November 1996. The couple divorced in 2005. The couple served as co-hosts of the 1997 Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The couple's daughter Kaya McKenna Callahan was born in December 2001.^[15]

LaRue married businessman Joe Cappucio in June 2010. Cappucio filed for divorce in 2014, citing irreconcilable differences.^[16][17] Their divorce was finalized in 2015.^[17]

LaRue and her daughter were stalked by James David Rogers from 2007 to 2022, when Rogers was sentenced to 40 months in prison for his actions.^[18]

Filmography

Film

Television

Documentary

Awards

References

1. ^ "Eva La Rue". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
2. ^ "CSI Guide Eva La Rue on CSI:Guide". Archived from the original on November 21, 2010.
3. ^ "Eva La Rue". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on December 7, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2022. After graduating from Norco Senior High School in 1985, ...
4. ^ "Overview for Eva La Rue". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
5. ^ "Eva LaRue". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
6. ^ "LaRue confirms she will exit AMC - All My Children @ soapcentral.com". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
7. ^ "Watch General Hospital TV Show - ABC.com". ABC. Archived September 18, 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
8. ^ "Fuller House: CSI: Miami's Eva LaRue Joins as [Spoiler]'s Wife". TV Line. July 27, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
9. ^ Rice, Lynette (May 16, 2019). "All My Children star Eva LaRue to join Young and the Restless". Entertainment Weekly. Archived May 16, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
10. ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 13, 2024). "General Hospital Casts All My Children Vet as Blaze's Mother (Exclusive)". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived February 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
11. ^ Levinsky, Mara (June 30, 2025). "Eva LaRue Exits GH: 'It Was Just An Awesome Experience' (EXCL)". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived June 30, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
12. ^ "'CSI: Miami' Episode Personal For LaRue". CBS News. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
13. ^ "Real drama". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
14. ^ "Five Fast Facts About Veteran Soap Star Eva LaRue". Soap Hub. October 19, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
15. ^ "Jewel Chief". Soap Opera Digest. September 2012.
16. ^ Blumm, K.c. (October 19, 2020). "Eva La Rue and Joe Cappuccio Divorcing". People. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
17. ^ "'Fuller House' Star Eva La Rue Receives $2.45M Divorce Settlement". December 1, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
18. ^ Rubin, April (September 11, 2022). "Man Sentenced After 12 Years of Threats to an Actress and Her Daughter". The New York Times. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
19. ^ "Liao Chongzhen - A bright candle of humanity". YouTube. November 2, 2015.
20. ^ "Radiant Century Productions". Retrieved June 21, 2023.
21. ^ "Carole Lombard (Part 1)". YouTube. December 17, 2019.

External links

• Official website
• Eva LaRue at IMDb
• 2007 Eva LaRue Interview on Sidewalks Entertainment