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Eva Longoria Cozies Up to a Cat for New Ad Campaign

05/09/2012 at 04:30 PM EDT

With Desperate Housewives wrapping up, Eva Longoria is moving on to new projects, some cuddlier than others.

The actress is the new spokesmodel for British cat food company Sheba, starring in the brand's seductive new ad campaign alongside a gray cat named Nick.

"[He's the] best costar I've ever had," Longoria says of her feline friend in a behind-the-scenes video. "He's really cute and cuddly and loving. Of course, having cat food in my hand helps."

In addition to the print campaign, the actress also stars opposite Nick in a TV spot that depicts her dancing around her home and kicking back as the furball looks on, eventually meeting up with her for a cuddle.



"It's the first time I've actually worked with animals," Longoria says. "The shoot's been fun."

To see more of the star's Sheba shoot, check out the video below:

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