Mena Suvari Bio | Wiki
Mena Suvari is an American actress, fashion designer, and model. She started her career as a model and guest-starred in several series. Suvari made her film debut in the drama Nowhere in 1997. She became internationally known for her roles in the 1999 film American Beauty, for which she received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
She also appeared in three of the American Pie original films, 1999–2001, and 2012. Suvari has been serving as a model for Lancôme cosmetics and print ads for Lancôme Paris Adaptîve. She is also a long-time supporter and activist for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and the African Medical and Research Foundation.
Mena Suvari Age
Suvari was born on February 13, 1979, in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. She is 43 years old.
Mena Suvari Height
She is a woman of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx. 1.63 m).
Mena Suvari Family
She was born in Newport, Rhode Island to nurse Candice and psychiatrist Ando Suvari. Suvari’s mother is of Greek descent, while her father was an Estonian from Pärnu. She has three older brothers Sulev, Yuri, and A.J. Suvari’s family later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where her brothers attended The Citadel.
She started modeling with Millie Lewis Models and Talent as a preteen and soon after appeared in a Rice-A-Roni commercial. By the time Suvari began acting, she had been modeling for Wilhelmina agency for five years.
Mena Suvari Spouse
Suvari is married to her husband Michael Hope, a set decorator. The couple held their wedding in October 2018. On October 16, 2020, they announced that they were pregnant with their first child. Suvari and Michael welcomed their baby boy Christopher Alexander Hope in April 2021.
She has been previously, married twice. Suvari first married Robert Brinkmann, a German-born cinematographer on March 4, 2000. Robert was 17 years her senior. They divorced in May 2005. Her second husband was Simone Sestito, an Italian Canadian concert promoter. They were married on June 26, 2010, in a private chapel in Rome and divorced in October 2012.
Mena Suvari Son
Suvari and her husband Michael welcomed their son Christopher Alexander Hope in April 2021.
Mena Suvari Education
She graduated from Providence High School in Burbank, California class in 1997.
Mena Suvari American Pie
Suvari’s breakthrough came in 1999 with a significant role in a highly successful film, the teen sex comedy American Pie. She played a virgin and innocent choir girl named Heather. Critical response was mixed, but the film was a commercial success, grossing $235 million worldwide.
In 2001, American Pie 2 saw Suvari reprise her role from the first film. The sequel was a commercial success, grossing $285 million globally. In 2012, she returned to the American Pie franchise and played for the third time as Heather in American Reunion.
Mena Suvari American Beauty
Suvari became internationally known for her role in the 1999 film American Beauty. She received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the film. American Beauty was directed by Sam Mendes.
Suvari played Angela Hayes, a vain teenage girl who becomes the object of infatuation of a man experiencing a midlife crisis. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture. Additionally, it made $356 million globally.
Mena Suvari Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her acting career and other projects. Therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Suvari’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
What Nationality Is Mena Suvari
She was born in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Suvari holds an American nationality. Her mother is of Greek descent, while her father was an Estonian from Pärnu.
What Is Mena Suvari Real Name
Suvari was born Mena Alexandra Suvari.