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).

Eva Mendes's big breakthrough came playing Denzel Washington's mistress in the film Training Day (2001). Her other hits include Stuck on You (2003) and Hitch (2005).

Eva Mendes is known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting various charities and organizations that focus on empowering women and children. She has a unique sense of style and has even launched her own fashion line, showcasing her love for design and creativity.

Eva's goals are to improve her acting skills by working with such contemporary directors as Steven Soderbergh, Spike Jonze, Pedro Almodóvar, Robert Rodriguez, Carl Franklin, John Singleton, and Antoine Fuqua and learning from such renowned directors as Federico Fellini and Michelangelo Antonioni.