Shannon Elizabeth
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· Born in Houston, TX, she is an actress and former fashion model
· Came into prominence in the 1999 comedy film American Pie, and has also appeared in the films American Pie 2, Johnson Family Vacation, and Cursed
· Reached the semifinal round in the 2007 NHPC, the first woman ever to advance that far, before losing to eventual winner Paul Wasicka
· Lists poker as her “second career,” and has career live tournament winnings in excess of $137,000
· Was among the dozen celebrities who competed on the 6th season of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars
NHPC record: 4-2
NHPC total winnings: $125,000
2007: Defeated Rene Angelil, Jeff Madsen, Barry Greenstein, and Humberto Brenes before losing to eventual winner Paul Wasicka in the semifinals ($125,000)
2008: Eliminated in Round 1 by Andy Bloch
PAD record: No appearances
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