Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Voice actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Canada, United States
Languages
English, Greek
Spouse
Ian Gomez (1993-2018)
Partner
Spiros Katsaganis
Children
1 child
Education
Toronto Metropolitan University, Shaftesbury High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,419 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 36
Year context
Born in 1962 -- Cuban Missile Crisis brings world to brink of nuclear war; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 14 years (1999-2013)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 5 films with Ian Gomez
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (1)
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Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nia Vardalos?
Nia Vardalos is 63 years old, born on .
Where was Nia Vardalos born?
Nia Vardalos was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What movies or shows has Nia Vardalos been in?
Nia Vardalos has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dealin' with Idiots (2013), An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012), For a Good Time, Call... (2012), Larry Crowne (2011), Cougar Town (2009).
What is Nia Vardalos known for?
Nia Vardalos is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Nia Vardalos?
You can find more about Nia Vardalos on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
