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The award-winning actress, producer, director, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Eva Longoria is continuing her journey with the news network in a new CNN Original Series Eva Longoria: Searching for France.  Produced by Hyphenate Media Group, the series will premiere in 2026.

“France has long been a cornerstone of global cuisine, and I’m thrilled to be partnering with CNN for this next chapter in our culinary and cultural journey,” said Longoria. “I can’t wait to dive into the country’s rich gastronomic traditions, revisit the regions that have shaped my own palate and passion, and celebrate the artistry and heritage that make French food and culture so enduringly iconic and influential in kitchens around the world.”

Often referred to as the food capital of the world, France has long been synonymous with culinary excellence. In the tradition of her journeys in Searching for Mexico and Searching for Spain, Longoria will now discover the iconic origins of French cuisine, where the dining experience was first elevated to an art form. Throughout multiple regions, Longoria will be at the crossroads of centuries old gastronomic tradition and cutting-edge creativity in a country whose national identity is defined by its rich food history.

“We always knew France would be the ultimate destination and a pilgrimage through this culinary mecca requires the ultimate cultural ambassador – and Eva has become just that,” said Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development for CNN Worldwide. “From Mexico to Spain, Eva’s infectious sense of culinary curiosity has resonated with CNN viewers, and we are delighted to embark on this new adventure with her.”

This latest installment in the “Searching For” franchise builds upon CNN Original Series’ enduring success in host-led food and travel programming, joining a library of premium, award-winning storytelling. Searching for Spain is currently airing on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. All episodes of Searching for Mexico and Searching for Italy are available to stream on Max.

Executive Producers for Searching for France are Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez, and Shauna Minoprio for Hyphenate Media Group; Richard Bond and Eve Kay for Dragonfly; and Amy Entelis and Lyle Gamm for CNN Original Series. Minoprio also serves as showrunner. Banijay Rights will handle international distribution of the series.