Mena Suvari

Birth Name:

Mena Alexandra Suvari

Birth Place:

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Collaborated with Echo Design on a line of limited-edition scarves, with proceeds from sales going to the Natural Resources Defense Council
Supports a number of charities and organizations, including Bicycle for a Day, Blue Planet Run Foundation and Starlight Children's Foundation
Has competed on the World Poker Tour to raise funds for Starlight Children's Foundation
Studied at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Began modeling as a pre-teen and went on to work for the New York-based Wilhelmina agency
Her acting career began after appearing in a Rice-A-Roni commercial
Best known for her role as Angela Hayes in the film "American Beauty․"

1999ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
2000Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
2000BAFTA Film Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Newcomer (Internet Only):Nominated
2000Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Breakout Performance:Nominated
2000Young Hollywood Award - Breakthrough Performance - Female:Winner
2000Young Hollywood Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2020IFS Award - Best Actress:Winner
2021Honorable Mention - Best actress:Winner
2022Actor Award - Best Actress - Feature Film:Nominated
2024Festival Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film:Winner
2025Best Actress in a Feature - Best Actress in a Feature:Winner

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