[ speaking non-english ] . >> wow. i'm eva longoria, born and bred in texas by -- as diverse as its 32 states. the port's strategic position saw veracruzans fight off repeated invasions right into the 20th century. [ speaking non-english ] >> but this history of conflict from indigenous power struggles to african slavery created a cultural big bang. [ speaking non-english ] >> with a legacy of strong flavors, pioneered by strong women. >> every time that i blink, my mind was like, yes, i'm going to try. >> i will. >> veracruzanos are famous for their defiant spirit. >> we're known as [ speaking non-english ] >> matched only by a lust for