'I love telling people what to do': Eva Longoria says she began directing because she 'wasn't reaching her full potential' as an actress

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 18:56 EST, 8 February 2017 | Updated: 23:38 EST, 8 February 2017

Eva Longoria revealed that she wasn't 'reaching her full potential' as an actress.

The Desperate Housewives alum recently explained that she made the decision to step behind the camera because she 'loves telling people what to do'.

During the talk the 41-year-old also said she thinks woman are make great directors because they are 'the best problem solvers in the world'.

Sharing her experience: Eva Longoria explained that part of what makes her a great director is because she is a woman and that women are 'the best problem solvers in the world'

Sharing her experience: Eva Longoria explained that part of what makes her a great director is because she is a woman and that women are 'the best problem solvers in the world'

Speaking at the MAKERS Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Eva said 'I knew when I was on set [as an actress] I wasn’t reaching my full potential as a human being, and I love telling people what to do - I’m really good at it.

'I say this confidently, not arrogantly. I’m a really good director because I’m a woman, because directing is about problem-solving and I think woman are the best problem solvers in the world.'

However, the 41-year-old actress and director still believes there is a bias towards men in the industry, using the example of how she couldn't get a female remake of the hit TV series Magnum P.I' made.

She added 'At the end of Magnum P.I. back then, he had a daughter. So, we were making the sequel where she’s a badass. 

Voice for change: During her talk at the MAKERS Conference held in Rancho Palos Verdes, the Desperate Housewives alum explained she still believes there is a bias towards men in the industry and how she tries to challenge that norm with her filmmaking

Voice for change: During her talk at the MAKERS Conference held in Rancho Palos Verdes, the Desperate Housewives alum explained she still believes there is a bias towards men in the industry and how she tries to challenge that norm with her filmmaking

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She’s everything Magnum was, except a woman. And it didn’t get made. I really feel that was that unconscious bias of that study if people go "Well, we just don’t see her doing everything he did." And I go, why not? Why can’t you see it that way?'

Meanwhile, Eva previously admitted her 'goal' is to direct and produce.

She said '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.'

And the brunette beauty has dreams of 'becoming the female George Clooney'.

She explained '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."'

 

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