Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker has refuted reports she is to quit the hit TV show in a bid to pursue her burgeoning movie career.

The 33-year-old has made several high profile films since shooting to fame on the drama series - including Harsh Times with Christian Bale in 2007 and this year's Over My Dead Body.

But Longoria Parker is quick to dismiss rumours she is to leave Desperate Housewives to become a full-time Hollywood star.

She tells British magazine Heat, "I would be insane to do that. I'm of the opinion that the show will still be running for another five years, at least. Marc Cherry (creator) has all these incredible ideas and plot twists planned for the coming years, and I'm convinced the show will be a success as long as he's involved."