Nia Vardalos

Did You Know?

• Nia is married to television actor Ian Gomez.
• Her birthname is Antonia Eugenia Vardalos, after her grandmothers.
• Nia worked in the box office at Second City just to be in the ensemble. Her big chance came one night when she convinced directors to let her fill in for a sick member. She was hired the next day.

Movie Highlights

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Her one-woman play, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, was turned into a movie after Rita Wilson pitched it to her husband, Tom Hanks.

Actor Credits

1. For a Good Time, Call... (2012)
2. Americal Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012)
3. Larry Crowne (2011)
4. I Hate Valentine's Day (2009)
5. My Life in Ruins (2009)
6. Connie And Carla (2004)
7. My Big Fat Greek Life: The Entire Series (2003)
8. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

Director Credits