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On the heels of finalizing her divorce, Eva Longoria may be heating up with someone new.

The “Desperate Housewives” star, 35, has been spending time with Eduardo Cruz, a Spanish pop star and Penelope Cruz’s 25-year-old brother.

According to People.com, the two were “flirty” last week at a cabaret show in Hollywood.

They “seemed to have a good time,” a witness told the site, and even “held hands for a brief moment.”

The date-like outing comes after several other sightings in recent months, including Christmas Eve, when Cruz was spotted outside Longoria’s home.

A source told OK! Magazine in early January that Cruz is “there at least three nights out of every four — he turns up and he leaves the next morning.”

Longoria and ex-husband Tony Parker finalized their divorce Jan. 28, making the actress officially single.

“Eva definitely seems to have moved on from her sad divorce drama,” a source from the “Housewives” set told People.

A Las Vegas nightclub owned by “Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria has filed for bankruptcy, saying it owes nearly $5.7 million.

Lawyers for Beso LLC said in a federal Chapter 11 filing on Thursday that they project losing more than $76,000 per month at the CityCenter restaurant and nightspot. It is seeking bankruptcy in order to keep operating.

Beso owes nearly $1.8 million to CityCenter for its lease at the Crystals mall inside the resort complex that opened in December 2009, lawyers said in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing in Las Vegas.

CityCenter is owned jointly by casino operator MGM Resorts International and Dubai World, the investment arm of the Persian Gulf state.

Longoria owns nearly one-third of Beso but is also listed as an unsecured creditor. Lawyers said she gave a cash loan of just over $1 million and paid $375,000 in legal fees for the venture.

Longoria’s publicists in Los Angeles said that the filing was the last step in dealing with a dispute with two former partners.

Longoria said in the statement e-mailed to The Associated Press that the new year and reorganization presented a good opportunity to begin anew.

“I look forward to a more proactive, hands-on approach in the coming years with my Las Vegas businesses,” she said.

The statement said Longoria plans to travel to Las Vegas next week to take charge of Beso’s plans for moving forward.

The lawyer who filed the bankruptcy did not immediately return a message seeking comment from the press.

Gordon Absher, a spokesman for MGM Resorts International, said he did not expect Beso to close because of the filing.

“It is our understanding that Beso will conduct business as usual during these proceedings and that they will not present any interruptions to customers,” Absher said.

Longoria’s publicists said the actress anticipated expanding her relationship with MGM Resorts.

A meeting for creditors in Las Vegas was scheduled for Feb. 10.

In the bankruptcy filing, lawyers for Beso said the business has $2.5 million in assets, mostly computers, furniture, restaurant supplies and audio and video equipment. The filing estimated the business earns $1.24 million per month with $1.32 million in costs.

Beso had gross income of nearly $14.6 million last year, the filing said.

Beso said three it is involved in three civil lawsuits, which are still pending.

Actress Eva Longoria is throwing herself into work following her marriage breakdown – her production company has signed deals for three new TV series.

The Desperate Housewives star filed for divorce from basketball player Tony Parker earlier this month, citing irreconcilable differences amid reports he had been unfaithful.

But Longoria is refusing to let her personal life interfere with her career – she will co-executive produce two new shows for America’s ABC network, in addition to a mini-series for the Starz channel via her UnbeliEVAble company.

The ABC projects include the drama Sendera, about a wealthy family from Mexico and another from Texas, which are locked in a power struggle. The show will be produced with Cold Case actress Kathryn Morris’ Hotplate Productions, reports industry publication Daily Variety.

Meanwhile, Longoria will also produce the Starz historical series Aztecs, about the love affair between Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes and his interpreter, Malinalli.