Eva Mendes is an American actress, model, and businesswoman. She began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in several television series before being cast in the 2001 film Training Day. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films, including 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch, We Own the Night, The Other Guys, and Girl in Progress. Mendes has also been featured in several music videos and has served as a spokesperson for various brands.