Eva Mendes trained to be masseuse

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Eva Mendes has a skill that she can put to use when she retires from acting - she's a trained masseuse.

The Hitch star learned the basic techniques of massaging in a bid to help her mother's joint problems, but she recently took a professional class and is quite proud of her talent.

"I just took a course in Thai massage. It sounds so funny, but I enjoy giving massages. My mom has terrible neck and back problems, so I grew up massaging her and I feel like she trained me well," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Collider.com.

"I took a course in Thai massage. I've got to say, I've been told I'm pretty good. In the States, I'm not certified, but overseas I am. It's harder to get certified here, in the States," she added. (ANI)