Eva Mendes is a multifaceted individual, born on March 5, 1974, standing at an impressive 5' 6" (1,68 m) tall. This American actress, model, singer, and fashion designer has been active in the entertainment industry since the late 1990s, initially appearing in low-budget films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998) and Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000).
However, her breakthrough in Hollywood came with a role in Training Day (2001),which marked the beginning of a successful career in mainstream cinema. She went on to star in numerous films, including All About The Benjamins (2002),2 Fast 2 Furious, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Out of Time, and Stuck on You (2003),Hitch (2005),Ghost Rider, and We Own the Night (both 2007),The Spirit (2008),The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009),The Other Guys and Last Night (both 2010),and Girl in Progress (2012).
Eva Mendes has also ventured into the world of modeling, serving as a spokesmodel for various brands, such as Cocio chocolate milk, Magnum ice cream, Revlon make-up, Calvin Klein underwear and perfume, Cartier jewelry, Thierry Mugler perfume, Reebok trainers, Campari apéritif, Pantene shampoo, Morgan clothes, and Peek & Cloppenburg clothes.
Beyond her work in entertainment, Eva Mendes is also a talented entrepreneur, having created a home decor line, Vida, which is exclusively available at Macy's. She launched a bedding collection in 2008 and a dinnerware collection in 2010, showcasing her passion for design.
In addition to her creative pursuits, Eva Mendes is also a skilled singer, having recorded a version of The Windmills of Your Mind and collaborating with Cee Lo Green on a song entitled Pimps Don't Cry.
Eva Mendes currently resides in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, where she continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.