Eva Longoria and Sid Ganis Appointed to Academy Museum Board of Trustees — Film News in Brief

Eva Longoria and Sid Ganis Appointed to Academy Museum Board of TrusteesThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that Eva Longoria has been appointed to its board of trustees, while Sid Ganis will become the museum’s first honorary trustee.Since starring in “Desperate Housewives,” Longoria has led the charge for female representation in Hollywood and cemented herself as an entertainment industry staple known for her work both in front of and behind the camera.

Ganis, a film executive and producer, has been integral to securing the future of the Academy Museum.

He will now serve on the board in a lifetime position.Longoria and Ganis join existing board members Ted Sarandos, chair; Miky Lee (Mie Kyung Lee) vice-chair; Kimberly Steward, secretary; Jim Gianopulos, treasurer; Patricia S.

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