Age: 52
female
Eva de la Caridad Méndez (born March 5, 1974), known professionally as Eva Mendes, is an American retired actress. Her acting career began in the late 1990s with a series of roles in films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998) and Urban Legends: Final Cut(2000). Mendes's performance in Training Day (2001) marked a turning point in her career and led to parts in the commercially successful films 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and Hitch (2005). She starred in Ghost Rider (2007) and The Spirit (2008), both film adaptations of comics, and ventured into more dramatic territory with We Own the Night(2007), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans(2009), Last Night (2010), and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012). Her other films include Out of Time (2003), The Women (2008), The Other Guys (2010), and Girl in Progress (2012). Mendes has appeared in several music videos for artists such as Will Smith and has also been an ambassador for brands including Calvin Klein, Cartier, Reebok, Pantene shampoo, and Peek & Cloppenburg. She has designed for New York & Company and is the creative director of CIRCA Beauty, a makeup line sold at Walgreens.
Eva Mendes
Jo Tejada
for Jo Tejada in Breaking Through: Latina Trailblazers on Screen
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"Breaking Through: Latina Trailblazers on Screen" is a captivating TV series that delves into the untold stories of Latina actresses who shattered stereotypes and broke barriers in Hollywood, spanning from the early 1900s to the present day. Each episode of this compelling series will focus on a different era, highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of Latina actresses who paved the way for future generations. From the silent film era to the Golden Age of Hollywood, from the Chicano Movement of the 1960s to the modern era of streaming platforms, viewers will be taken on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Latina representation on screen. Through in-depth interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, "Breaking Through" will uncover the challenges faced by Latina actresses, including typecasting, discrimination, and limited opportunities, while also celebrating their resilience, talent, and groundbreaking achievements.
