Eva Mendes has quickly ascended to stardom since arriving in Hollywood and has four major studio releases this year, which should solidify her as a household name.

Mendes received the most recognition for her unforgettable role starring opposite Denzel Washington in the box office hit Training Day for director Antoine Fuqua.

In between her filming projects, Eva has found time to join the elite group of women (including Julianne Moore and Halle Berry) who represent Revlon Cosmetics in print and television commercials.

Mendes was discovered at a garage sale in Los Angeles five years while attending Cal State Northridge. After her first couple of jobs, Mendes left college and began studying with acting coach Ivana Chubbuck, the mentor to such actors as Elisabeth Shue and Halle Berry.