Mena was born February 9, 1979, in Newport, Rhode Island. Mena was recognized by modeling agencies as something very special at an early age. By the age of 12, Mena was a veteran before the camera and she had signed with the prestigious Wilhelmina Agency. Mena's early success pointed the way to her future, and by age 17. The family moved to Los Angeles to give her a chance of success and Mena found a career beyond modeling in her acting, with single episode roles on ER, Minor Adjustments and Chicago Hope.

Mena's real break through came with her high school portrayal in the big one - "American Pie". Mena was "noticed" for her work in "American Pie" and snapped up for the hugely successful "American Beauty" the same year. People Weekly magazine titled an article about her "All American Girl". Entertainment Weekly magazine declared Mena as the most "patriotic" artist of 2000 by making allusion to her three consecutive movies "American Pie", "American Beauty" and "American Virgin".

For her role in American Beauty the talented young actor netted a British Academy award nomination, and shared Online Film Critics Society and Theatrical Motion Picture ensemble awards. Mena was also named a Vanity Fair Star of Tomorrow, and one of YoungHollywood.com's Most Promising Faces.

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