Eva Longoria wants to "control her destiny".

She told USA TODAY's Hispanic Living magazine: "My goal has always been to direct and produce. I want to see my stories reflected on the big and small screens. I want more control over my destiny in this industry.

"Economic mobility is one way to empower Latinas. Latinas are the CEOs of the household finances and health decisions. I want to give women the tools to make sure they become engines for good."

Meanwhile, the 41-year-old actress previously revealed she'd love to be the "female George Clooney".

She said: "I want to be the female George Clooney. He directs, produces and stars. I want to be in charge of the final product.

"Everyone goes, 'Oh, she's an actor–turned–director,' and I'm like, 'No, I was always a director and a producer who happened to become an actor.'"

And Eva admits she sees acting as a "means to an end".

She added: "I've always been business-minded. I worked in corporate America before becoming an actress and knew that acting wasn't the end but a means to an end.

"It gave me the platform and the exposure I needed to do my philanthropic work. It also gave me the financial security to focus on my other businesses, start new businesses, and even help other people start businesses."