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).
Where does Nia Vardalos live?
Nia Vardalos currently lives in Los Angeles, California. She has lived in Los Angeles for most of her adult life and has said that she loves the city. She has also said that she enjoys the diversity of Los Angeles and the fact that she can always find something new to do.
In 2017, Vardalos and her husband, Ian Gomez, sold their home in Windsor Square, Los Angeles for $3.595 million. The home had four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and was located on a quarter-acre lot. Vardalos and Gomez have not yet revealed where they moved to after selling their home.
When was Nia Vardalos born?
Nia Vardalos was born on September 24, 1962, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is 60 years old as of today, July 17, 2023.