Nia Vardalos is a Canadian actress, screenwriter, producer, and director. She is best known for starring in and writing the romantic comedy film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), 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.
Vardalos was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Greek-Canadian parents. She studied theater at the University of Toronto and the Second City improv troupe in Chicago. She began her career as a stand-up comedian and appeared in several television shows, including The Drew Carey Show and Suddenly Susan.
In 2002, Vardalos wrote and starred in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which was a huge commercial success. The film was based on her own experiences growing up in a Greek-American family. Vardalos won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Vardalos has since starred in several other films, including Connie and Carla (2004), I Hate Valentine’s Day (2009), and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016). She has also written and directed several films, including My Life in Ruins (2009) and Larry Crowne (2011).
Nia Vardalos Husband: Is Nia Vardalos married?
Nia Vardalos is not married as of July 17, 2023. She was married to actor Ian Gomez from 1993 to 2020. They have one daughter together, Ilaria.
In July 2018, Vardalos announced that she and Gomez had separated after 25 years of marriage. The couple said that they had been separated for some time and that the decision to divorce was amicable. They have finalized their divorce.
Vardalos has not publicly dated anyone since her separation from Gomez. She has said that she is focused on raising her daughter and her career.