Quick Facts
Born:
1962-09-24
Birthplace:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:
66 Total Roles
Nia Vardalos
Acting
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Karen
Chucky
Evelyn Elliott
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Minonna Efron
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos
Station 19
Patricia
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Angie Diaz (voice)
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Mrs. Diaz (voice)
Larry Crowne
Map Genie (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | You, Me & Tuscany MOVIE | Mrs. Dunn |
| 2023 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 MOVIE | Toula Portokalos-Miller |
| 2023 | Battle of the Decades TV | Self - Judge |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities TV | Madame Levine |
| 2022 | The Curse of Bridge Hollow MOVIE | Madam Hawthorne |
| 2022 | Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go MOVIE | Mrs. Trantz |
| 2022 | Ivy + Bean MOVIE | Mrs. Trantz |
| 2021 | Chucky TV | Evelyn Elliott |
| 2021 | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune TV | Self - Contestant |
| 2021 | Name That Tune TV | Self - Contestant |