2026Nominee
Best Performance
You, Me & Tuscany
Nia Vardalos
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
September 24, 1962
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2023Nominee
Best Performance
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
2002Nominee
Best Performance
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Career Highlights
2011Highlight
Best Performance
Larry Crowne
2018Highlight
Best Performance
Charming
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You, Me & Tuscany
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding