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Canadian-born American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer of Greek descent
Antonia Eugenia Vardalos is a Canadian actress, director, producer and screenwriter. She is best known for starring in and writing the romantic comedy 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.Wikipedia
| Born | September 24, 1962 |
| Hometown | Winnipeg, Canada |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Ian Gomez (m 1994 - 2018) , Ian Gomez (m 1993 - 2018) |
| Children | Ilaria Gomez |
| Parents | Constantine Vardalos , Doreen Vardalos |
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14 Absolutely Fascinating Behind-The-Scenes Facts From Iconic Romantic Comedies
Nia Vardalos, the writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, added some real-life details and quotes from her family into the script, including the immortal line, "Greek women. We may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom."
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | My Big Fat Greek Wedding | Nominated |
| 2003 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | My Big Fat Greek Wedding | Nominated |
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