Mena Suvari Biography

Mena Suvari is an American actor, model, and fashion designer. She shot to fame with her portrayal of a seductive beauty in the ‘American Pie’ series of movies. She has delivered notable performances in several movies, such as ‘American Beauty,’ ‘Loser,’ ‘Rumor Has It,’ and ‘You May Not Kiss the Bride.’ Suvari started her modeling career during her teenage years. She worked with ‘Wilhelmina International Inc.’ for several years. After featuring as a guest star in several TV series, Suvari made her feature-film debut with the black comedy ‘Nowhere.’ However, it was the teen sex comedy ‘American Pie’ that helped her grab the attention of viewers. She also became popular for her role in ‘American Beauty.’ Later, she performed significant characters in movies such as ‘Spun,’ ‘Sonny,’ and ‘Trauma.’ She portrayed a free-spirited lesbian artist in the series ‘Six Feet Under.’ Suvari has also appeared in TV series such as ‘South of Hell,’ ‘Chicago Fire,’ and ‘American Woman.’ She has modeled for several reputed brands, which include ‘Lancome,’ and ‘Coach New York.’ Suvari is a social activist, too. She actively supports breast cancer awareness and anti-smoking campaigns.