Eva Mendes Biography

Eva Mendes is an American actress best known for her roles in the films 'Training Day,' 'Stuck on You' and 'Hitch.' The beauty of Cuban descent is also a model for several brands.

Born on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida, actress Eva Mendes is of Cuban descent. Her big breakthrough came playing Denzel Washington's wife in the film Training Day (2001). Her other hits include Stuck on You (2003) and Hitch (2005). Maxim, AskMen.com and People magazine have acknowledged Mendes for her beauty, and she has been the face for Revlon and Calvin Klein ads.