Eva Longoriais wearing four hats.

Not literally, of course.

(At least until her son wakes up from his nap and she resumes directing while holding him.)

I prefer to do all three, Longoria says of acting, directing, and producing.

It was [eight seasons] on a set.

If you dont learn something, youre not paying attention.

Women have to work twice as hard.

Thats why women are very prepared.

For us, casting was organically Hispanic, because [the show is based] in Miami.

Were not just checking a box.

We are being authentic to the world.

I wasnt Latin enough.

you could be both.

But theres still plenty of work to be done.

Were facing the right direction, Longoria says.

I dont know if weve taken a step yet.

Grand Hotelpremieres Monday, June 17, at 10 p.m.