(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Eva Longoria is expanding her resume as an executive producer.

The Desperate Housewives actress has signed a first-look development deal with Universal Television, a production arm of America's NBC network.

The contract includes an executive producer agreement with her company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Entertainment Weekly reports.

"I am thrilled and excited to join Universal Television on what promises to be a wonderful and creative partnership, especially given all of the recent success at both the studio and the NBC network," Eva said in a statement.

The 37-year-old star previously executive produced matchmaking reality show Ready for Love for NBC.

She's looking forward to expanding her behind-the-scenes role.

"The collaboration between UTV and my production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, on our Ready for Love project has been extraordinary," she said, adding, "Looking ahead it will be fun to find and develop unique scripted and non-scripted shows that excite television audiences." (C) Cover Media