EVA MENDES

Eva Mendes captured the attention of moviegoers in a small, but pivotal role in the critically acclaimed film, TRAINING DAY. Since then, she has proven adept at both comedic and dramatic roles, and has worked with an esteemed and diverse group of directors and co-stars. Her upcoming films include the independent feature, LIVE!, in which she stars and which marks her debut as an executive producer; and the fantasy thriller, THE SPIRIT, opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht, directed by SIN CITY and 300 creator Frank Miller, which will be released Christmas Day 2008.

Recent credits include James Gray's critically acclaimed WE OWN THE NIGHT, opposite Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg and Robert Duval; the comedy blockbuster HITCH, opposite Will Smith; the record-breaking box office GHOST RIDER, opposite Nicolas Cage; and Bart Freundlich's TRUST THE MAN, opposite Julianne Moore, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Billy Crudup. Additional credits include Carl Franklin's OUT OF TIME, opposite Denzel Washington; Robert Rodriguez's ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO, opposite Johnny Depp; 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS; ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS, opposite Ice Cube; and the Farrelly Brothers' STUCK ON YOU, opposite Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear.

Mendes was recently engaged by Calvin Klein Fragrances for an upcoming Calvin Klein Fragrances advertising campaign, as well as a second global campaign for Calvin Klein Underwear, both of which will debut worldwide in Fall 2008. In addition to numerous other prestigious international advertising and endorsement campaigns, Mendes was previously an international spokesperson for Revlon Cosmetics and has been an active participant and ardent supporter in Revlon's commitment in the fight against breast cancer.

Mendes, who is Cuban-American, was born in Miami and raised in Los Angeles. She began acting in college and went on to study with the respected acting coach Ivana Chubbuck.