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I just want to be known for things other than my sexuality.

Eva Mendes

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Eva Mendes
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: March 5
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Miami
Florida
Eva de la Caridad Mendez
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