tribute to Eva Mendes – Go Check More On : youtube.com Eva Mendes captured the attention of moviegoers in a small, but pivotal role in the critically acclaimed film, Training Day. Since then, Mendes has proved she is adept in both comedic and dramatic roles. In a very short time, she has had the fortunate and unique opportunity to work with such esteemed directors as Carl Franklin, Robert Rodriguez, Antoine Fuqua, the Farrelly Bros. and John Singleton, therefore earning the reputation as a serious actress who is committed to her craft. Mendes is currently starring in Columbia Pictures supernatural action-adventure, Ghost Rider opposite Nicolas Cage. Ghost Rider is based on the Marvel Comic book superhero, Johnny Blaze a motorcycle stunt rider who makes a deal with the devil in order to save his fathers life only to become possessed by his demonic alter ego, Ghost Rider. The film is directed by Mark Steven Johnson. Upcoming, Mendes stars in the independent film, The Wendell Baker Story co-starring Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson and Will Ferrell with Luke Wilson directing. The film, which is tentatively scheduled for release in 2007, is a Franchise Pictures production. Mendes first serious role came when she was cast as Denzel Washingtons girlfriend in the box office success, Training Day, for director Antoine Fuqua. Her portrayal led to the celebrated director, Carl Franklin, hiring Mendes for the MGM feature Out of Time, once more starring opposite Denzel Washington. In the …