"I've never met a more conscientious and socially aware young, energetic talent," said Hollywood Reporter publisher Eric Mika.
He added: "Eva's efforts on behalf of the causes near and dear to her are Herculean. She pours her free time and energy into raising millions of dollars for charitable missions that make a difference in the Latino community and other humanitarian organisations."
The actress founded Eva's Heroes, a charity in her home town of San Antonio which provides an after-school programme for children with developmental disabilities, as well as being a spokeswoman for Parents Against Cancer, which aims to improve the lives of families of Latino children with cancer.
Source: Hollywood Reporter