» Eva Mendes, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg were at Comic Con 2010 to talk about their new comedy The Other Guys.

» Eva Mendes attending at the Comic Con 2010 in San Diego on July 23 - 24, 2010.

» "I know I walk a fine line between being a respected actor and being what they call a sex symbol. It's a hard one to walk if you want to be known as a credible actor. But I've never felt objectified."
Sexy star Eva Mendes has found a balance between being known for her good looks and her movie work.

» Eva Mendes doesn't want to be defined by her appearance.

The 36-year-old beauty - who has been in a relationship with filmmaker George Augusto since 2002 - admits she isn't afraid to use her sexuality to get ahead, but wishes people would realise she has hidden depths.

She said: "I'm very comfortable with my sexuality and my femininity and I use it, whether it's in a in a film opposite Denzel Washington in 'Training Day' or for a Calvin Klein campaign. I'm very proud of those things. I'm very comfortable with myself and my sexuality, but it doesn't define me. I also read books believe it or not".

The star admits she agreed to play the girl-next-door role in new detective comedy 'The Other Guys' - which also stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg - to try and break away from her sexy image. She told US TV show 'Access Hollywood': "I just want to be known for things other than my sexuality".

The beautiful actress recently admitted she never gets praised for doing nude scenes - because people assume that because she is attractive it's easy to do. She said: "Nobody has ever said, 'Eva, you're so brave for doing full-frontal nudity.' Just because I'm attractive doesn't mean it's not scary. Why am I not brave?".

» Eva Mendes attending at the Los Angeles Nomadic Division 1st Annual Benefit in Los Angeles on July 15, 2010.

» Eva Mendes shopping in Hollywood on July 14, 2010.

» Eva Mendes leaving a gym with her personal trainer in Los Angeles on July 14, 2010. A huge thanks go to my dear friend Stex!

» Eva Mendes attending at the In-House Screening of Network in Los Angeles on July 12, 2010.

» Eva Mendes having lunch with friends in Larchmont Village on July 10, 2010.

» Eva Mendes will cover the August 2010 issue of Allure Magazine. She looks hot and amazing! The shoot was taken by Michael Thompson and it's my favourite Eva's photo session! You can read more online, click here. Be sure to come back soon here for the shoot!

» Eva Mendes leaving a gym. in Beverly Hills on July 10, 2010. She carrying a small dog inside a large bag. Is he a new friend for Hugo? A huge thanks go to my dear friend Stex!

» Latina actress Eva Mendes says she’s “very average” and “just normal” — despite being rated one of the world’s hottest women on numerous occasions. The star insists her exotic sultry looks are all thanks to the excellent stylists she surrounds herself with. “It is very flattering but it’s all hair and make-up,” she said. “Take all of that away and I really am very average. When I’m at home I’m just normal”.

Eva recently revealed she was “shocked” to learn that she’s one of the most searched-for celebs on the internet. “I was shocked when I heard that,” she said of her internet fame. I never think about that kind of thing but it’s cool. “I just don’t think I want to know what they are looking up!”.

» Eva Mendes shopping at American Rag Co. in Hollywood on July 09, 2010.

» Eva Mendes leaving a gym with her personal trainer in Los Angeles on July 09, 2010.

» Eva Mendes leaving a gym with her personal trainer in Los Angeles on July 07, 2010.