Eva Longoria Baston To Direct ‘Jane The Virgin’ (Updated)

Eva Longoria Baston is heading to The CW’s “Jane the
Virgin” — as a director.

Jaime Camil, who plays Jane’s (Gina Rodriguez) dad, Rogelio
de la Vega, on the series, helped hint at the news via his Instagram account on
Wednesday afternoon. The news was also posted on CBS Television Studios’ Twitter account.

“Guess who is checking
into the Marbella Hotel this Season?#JaneTheVirgin,” Jaime wrote to accompany a
photo of a check-in desk, with a card in front of it that read, “Eva
Longoria.” 

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Eva herself must have been hinting at her “JTV” appearance on Tuesday, when she tweeted, “Can’t wait to tell you what I’ve been working on! Secret project announced tomorrow! Stay tuned.”

On Thursday afternoon, Eva revealed she’s directing the third episode of Season 3 — “Chapter Forty-Seven.” 

“Ohhhhh can’t wait!” she tweeted. “Jane The Virgin get ready.” 

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“JTV” Season 3 is currently underway and the cast has been letting fans in on the fun via their social media postings.

“How baby Mateo looks at Baby Daddy,” Gina wrote on her Instagram page to accompany a completely adorable photo of her co-star, Justin Baldoni, and the tot who plays their son.

Justin also shared a sweet pic from the set on his Instagram page that appeared to be a daycare-set scene.

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“JTV” Season 3 premieres Monday, October 17 at 9 PM ET/PT on The CW.

Jolie Lash

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