Nia Vardalos

Nia Vardalos (62)

1962-09-24 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos (born September 24, 1962) is a Canadian-American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. Her most notable work is the 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which garnered her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She's also known for starring in the sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, and the TV series My Big Fat Greek Life. She starred in the films Connie and Carla, My Life in Ruins, I Hate Valentine's Day, and Helicopter Mom. She starred on TV as Domino in Team Knight Rider and as Annie Spiro in Graves. She hosted The Great American Baking Show along with her then husband, actor Ian Gómez.

On Movies

  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
  • The Curse of Bridge Hollow
  • Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
  • Ivy + Bean
  • A Taste of Christmas
  • Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story
  • Same Time, Next Christmas
  • Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
  • Charming
  • Car Dogs
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
  • Helicopter Mom
  • Dealin' with Idiots
  • For a Good Time, Call...
  • An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
  • Larry Crowne
  • I Hate Valentine's Day
  • My Life in Ruins
  • Connie and Carla
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding
  • Meet Prince Charming
  • Men Seeking Women

Movies as Director

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