Eva Mendes Dazzles in Prada in Marrakech

by Ariston Anderson (RSS feed)
Dec 13th 2010 at 6:01PM

Promoting her new film "Last Night," at the 10th Annual Marrakech International Film Festival, Eva Mendes trotted down the red carpet in a festive layered silk Mauve Prada dress, each row lined with Moroccan-inspired fringe. "I'm wearing a cake!" she laughed.

The infectious energy of the city seemed to have gotten to Mendes as she made her way into the Salle Royale at the Palais des Congres. She smiled obligingly to international press and locals who came by for a peak at the Hollywood actress amidst sky lights and booming festival music. "It's my first time," in Marrakech, she said, "and I'm totally in love."

Luxist asked Mendes what was the most exciting thing she's done in Marrakech all week. "Exciting...well I saw some belly dancers last night and now I'm really wanting some belly dancing lessons," she told us.

"I've heard music on the red carpet before but it's never sounded this good," she told reporters as a sounding Arabic dance number accompanied came on the speakers. "I really feel like dancing to this," she said launched into her trademark shuffle.

In "Last Night," the tale of a businessman with a wandering eye, Mendes plays the other woman to a married man (Sam Worthington). But if Marrakech is any indication of her future characters, expect some serious dance roles in her future.

My trip to Marrakech was sponsored by the FIFM, but the opinions in this story are my own.

Tags: eva mendes, marrakech film festival, prada

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scarvesff Dec 13th 2010 10:35PM

Beautiful pictures, Kathy, and hang in there. You are in my thoughts.
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this was so beautiful and peaceful and made me happy for you. It's wonderful and maybe a gift from beyond that you got to go to Rome and forget all the sadness for a little while. I hope your trip continues to be great. Bon voyage.
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Welcome back. Wonderful photos, wonderful story. So glad you could be there. RRRR