: Shannon Elizabeth is an American actress and model born on September 7, 1973, in Houston, Texas. She became internationally famous for her role as the Czech exchange student Nadia in the smash comedy American Pie (1999) and its sequels. She has also appeared in Scary Movie, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Club Dread, and Thir13en Ghosts. A former model who studied with various acting coaches in Los Angeles, she is also a professional poker player and animal rights activist.