Nia Vardalos

Nia Vardalos as Connie in Universal's Connie and Carla - 2004

Biography

Born 09/24/1962

Possessing a wry, Everywoman quality on screen and a sharp observational eye on the page, Nia Vardalos became an almost-overnight Hollywood sensation the old fashioned way: by her sheer appeal to the audience. As the writer and star of the autobiographical comedy "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (2002)...
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Feature directorial debut, "I Hate Valentine's Day"; also wrote and co-starred, again re-teaming with John Corbett
  • In 2009, Starred in the comedy, "My Life in Ruins"; did uncredited rewrite work
  • In 2004, Wrote screenplay and co-starred with Toni Collette in "Connie and Carla," as two women posing as drag queens on the run from the mob

Family & Companions

  • daughter: Adopted a toddler with husband, Ian Gomez in the Summer of 2008
  • Gus Vardalos: father (Came to America from his Greek village in the 50's )
  • Doreen Vardalos: mother (From a Greek family but raised in Canada )

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