Mena Suvari

Mena Alexandra Suvari (born 13 February 1979 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA) is an American actress, producer, fashion designer, and model.

Mena made her film debut in the 1997 black comedy drama Nowhere. She rose to international prominence with her roles of Angela in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama American Beauty (1999), and Heather in three of the American Pie films (1999–2001, 2012). Her other notable film roles include Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), Loser (2000), Sugar & Spice (2001), Spun (2003), Rumor Has It... (2005), Stuck (2007), and Day of the Dead (2008).

I met Mena at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh on 24 October 2026. She signed my VHS copy of American Pie, which had already been signed by Tara Reid and Shannon Elizabeth at Comic Con Scotland last year.

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Shannon Elizabeth

Shannon Elizabeth Fadal (born 7 September 1973 in Houston, Texas, USA) is an American actress, activist, and poker player. I know her best for her role as Nadia in the American Pie film series (1999–2001; 2012). Other notable films include Scary Movie (2000), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Thir13en Ghosts (2001), and Night of the Demons (2009).

I met Shannon at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025 where she signed my American Pie VHS sleeve.

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American Pie Q&A panel with Tara Reid

Tara Reid

Tara Donna Reid (born 8 November 1975 in Wyckoff, New Jersey, USA) is an American actress and model. Tara is best known for her lead ensemble role as Vicky Lathum in the American Pie film series (1999–2001; 2012). Other notable lead film roles include Urban Legend (1998), Body Shots (1999), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Van Wilder (2002), My Boss's Daughter (2003) and Alone in the Dark (2005). She had supporting roles in the films The Big Lebowski (1998), Cruel Intentions (1999), Dr. T & the Women (2000), and Just Visiting (2001).

In television, Tara had recurring roles as Ashley in the soap opera Days of Our Lives (1995) and Danni Sullivan in the NBC series Scrubs (2003–05). She had a co-lead role as secondary protagonist April Wexler in the Sharknado television film series (2013–18). Tara hosted her own reality series on E!, titled Taradise (2005–06).

I met Tara at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025. She signed my VHS copy of American Pie, which was one of my first Amazon purchases back in 2000.

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VHS cover, also signed by Shannon Elizabeth

American Pie Q&A panel with Shannon Elizabeth