United Kingdom, April 27 -- Eva Longoria still has "many dreams to fulfil" in her life.

The 'Desperate Housewives' actress celebrated her 50th birthday last month and is optimistic about what's coming next.

In an interview with HELLO! magazine, Eva said: "I'm excited about this new decade. It's a time to look back, to be grateful for the beautiful life I've had and to dream about what's to come.

"I am a very positive person with an optimistic mindset. I have many dreams to fulfil."

She added: "Everything is centred on gratitude: for the live I have and for the one I'm going to have. That is, in essence, the real secret."

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