Eva Longoria Named Maxim's Woman Of The Year

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Actress Eva Longoria has been named Maxim Magazine's "Woman of the Year."

The actress and producer called the honor "awesome" in an interview with the men's magazine.

The 38-year-old former "Desperate Housewives" star is featured on the cover of Maxim's January-February issue.

Previously, Maxim named Longoria the winner of its Hot 100 for two years in a row -- 2005 and 2006.

In May, Longoria graduated with a master's degree in Chicano studies from California State University, Northridge.