Eva Mendes was born in Miami, Florida (although many sources incorrectly state her birthplace is Houston, Texas) to Cuban parents, and was raised in Los Angeles.Eva Mendes went to Hoover High School in Glendale, California. Eva Mendes later attended California State University, Northridge but dropped out to seek an acting career.
By the start of the new millennium, Mendes appeared in several action-packed and fun films worthy of half-price night at the movies.
These include A Night at the Roxbury, Exit Wounds and All About the Benjamins. Of late, her resume has become quite impressive, with a steamy performance as Denzel Washington's woman in Training Day.
Trivia :
- Eyes: Brown
- Height: 5' 07"
- Current Vehicle: Range Rover
- First Car: 1966 Mustang
- Favorite Movie: "The Shining" (1980) and "Blow Up" (1966)
- Favorite Music: Belle and Sebastian, The Strokes, The Stone Roses, Saint Etienne, Oasis, The Ocean Blue, The Smiths, and Nortec Collective.
- Favorite Past Time: Interior Decorating.
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