Mexico City, Mexico.- Eve He was born in Miami, which is in a certain way an extension of Cuba and the historical destination of exile. That, of course, influenced his idiosyncrasy. But those who really made her Cuban were her parents Juan Carlos Méndez and Eva Pérez Suárez, a Cuban couple who immigrated to the United States with her children. Eva de la Caridad, the youngest, was born in Miami on March 5, 1974.
Today the famous actress and model turns 47 and we honor her by telling you a little about her story.
Eva grew up as a bilingual girl: at school she spoke English, while at home she was required to speak Spanish, or rather “Cuban”, as she herself has joked.either. When he speaks in Spanish his accent is very clear and he uses expressions and gestures from the island. For her parents, it was important that her three daughters maintain their Caribbean roots, so they cooked traditional food and listened to music from their country, especially Beny Moré and Celia Cruz. Eva, she also grew up knowing the pain that the dictatorship caused in so many families, which is why she has raised her voice several times to demand the freedom of Cuba.
Since she was little she had artistic inclinations, so at a very young age she decided to move away from Florida and make her way as an actress.
Her talent, along with her beauty, helped her get cast in several films at the end of the 90s. She starred in films like “Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror” (1998). She then released “Urban Legends: Final Cut” (2000), “Training Day” (2001). She became much more famous for her participation in the world-renowned “Fast and Furious” alongside Vin Diesel.
Another pinnacle moment in his career came in 2005 with “Hitch” with Will Smith. This opportunity made her one of the first Hispanics to play the lead in a romantic comedy.
At the same time, Eva was chosen for many commercials and music videos. Cosmetics giant Revlon made her face. Let’s not forget that Mendez has been described as one of the most beautiful women in the art industry.
The Cuban-American continued to shine in Hollywood and starting her own businesses. Eva was a successful woman when in 2011 she joined the cast of “The Place beyond the Pines”. During filming she meets her current partner, actor Ryan Gosling, with whom she has two daughters.
This has also been marked by the Cuban tastes of the actress and her family: Ryan has confessed that his favorite food in the world is the rice pudding that his mother-in-law prepares.
After the birth of her daughters, Méndez has moved away from acting to be more present in their upbringing. She speaks Spanish to the girls and cooks them Cuban food. She wants them to feel like they belong on the island. Although she is a full-time mother, the actress takes time to maintain her successful clothing line “Eva by Eva Mendes”, with New York & Co. She considers it the best example she can give her daughters .
When he turned 46 on March 5, he dedicated a special message to his mother through his Facebook account: “46 years ago I gave my mother hell and she gave me life” … Thank you for STILL making me my beans and the Cuban rice pudding (yes, my Mami still spoils me. If I ate steak, I’d still cut my steak. It’s a Cuban thing). I love you mommy! Today I celebrate you! “
Today we celebrate Eva, who despite her fame and success, does not forget where she comes from and continues to demand the freedom of Cuba.
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