Mena Suvari is an American actress, producer, fashion designer and model.
She rose to prominence with her roles in the critically acclaimed films American Beauty, for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress and the American Pie comedy series.
Suvari began her career as a model and guest-starred on TV shows like Boy Meets World and ER in the 1990s.
She made her film debut in the 1997 independent drama Nowhere.
In addition to her acting work, Suvari has been a model for Lancôme cosmetics and is an activist for organizations like the Starlight Children’s Foundation and the African Medical and Research Foundation.
She has been married three times, most recently to Canadian prop master Michael Hope since 2018.
Siblings
Mena has six siblings. Among them are five brothers, namely Agu, Madis, Ando Junior, Sulev and Yuri (also known as Jüri).
Her only sister is Mari-Ann.
Mena was born in Newport, Rhode Island to Candice (née Chambers) and Ando Suvari.
Her father is Estonian and her mother is American. Mena and her six siblings were raised in a multi-cultural household.
This diverse upbringing likely had an impact on her life and career.
Not much is publicly known about Mena’s siblings, as she tends to keep her family life private.
However, it’s clear she comes from a large, diverse family that has likely played an important role in her life and career.
Career
Suvari’s career began in the 1990s with guest roles on television shows like Boy Meets World and High Incident.
She made her film debut in the 1997 drama Nowhere.
Her breakthrough roles came in 1999 with American Beauty and American Pie, earning her a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress for American Beauty.
Suvari continued to appear in various films throughout the 2000s, including Loser, Sugar & Spice, Spun and Trauma.
She also had recurring roles on the HBO drama series Six Feet Under and the Chicago Fire television series.
In the 2010s, Suvari appeared in films like You May Not Kiss the Bride and Brooklyn Rules.
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She also played recurring roles on the anthology series American Horror Story and the supernatural horror series South of Hell.
Throughout her career, Suvari has been involved with various charitable organizations, including the Starlight Children’s Foundation and the African Medical and Research Foundation.
She is also a model for Lancôme cosmetics and has been featured in several fashion magazines, including Vogue.
Awards and accolades
Suvari has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.
She was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Newcomer (Internet Only) in 2000.
Suvari received a BAFTA nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in American Beauty in 2000.
She was also part of the cast that won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for American Beauty in 2000.
Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Six Feet Under in 2005.
Suvari has also been recognized by the Teen Choice Awards, Young Hollywood Awards, and Garden State Film Festival.
She was nominated for Film – Choice Breakout Performance at the Teen Choice Awards in 2000 and won Breakthrough Performance – Female and Best Ensemble Cast for American Pie at the Young Hollywood Awards in 2000.
In recent years, Suvari has received nominations from the Montreal Independent Film Festival and the Awards Circuit Community Awards.
She won an Honorable Mention for Best Actress for her feature film performance at the Montreal Independent Film Festival in 2021 and was nominated for Best Cast Ensemble for American Beauty at the Awards Circuit Community Awards.
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