Antonia Eugenia Vardalos, better known as Nia Vardalos, is a Canadian-born actress, producer, screenwriter and director. She is best known for her captivating role as Toula Portokalos in the popular comedy/romance My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a performance for which she received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Nia Vardalos Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Vardalos was born on September 24, 1962 (Nia Vardalos age: 60) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was born to Greek-Canadian parents. Her father, Constantine Vardalos, was a land developer who originated from Kalavryta, Greece. Her mother, Doreen Christakos, worked as a bookkeeper and homemaker.
For her educational years, Vardalos studied at St. George School, as well as Shaftesbury High School in Winnipeg. Additionally, Vardalos attended Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto,...
Nia Vardalos Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Vardalos was born on September 24, 1962 (Nia Vardalos age: 60) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was born to Greek-Canadian parents. Her father, Constantine Vardalos, was a land developer who originated from Kalavryta, Greece. Her mother, Doreen Christakos, worked as a bookkeeper and homemaker.
For her educational years, Vardalos studied at St. George School, as well as Shaftesbury High School in Winnipeg. Additionally, Vardalos attended Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto,...
- 8/20/2023
- by Trevor Hanuka
- Uinterview
Nia Vardalos is doing her part to give back amid the coronavirus pandemic in honor of her late father, Constantine “Gus” Vardalos. He was 87.
Following her father’s death on March 12, the actress, 57, said she was unable to fly home to Canada for his funeral as the novel coronavirus restricted many people’s travel plans.
Gus, who was the inspiration for Nia’s father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, showed signs of his declining health during Christmas, the star told Variety.
“If he had gone 14 days ago when they weren’t acknowledging the [coronavirus] global threat, we all would have...
Following her father’s death on March 12, the actress, 57, said she was unable to fly home to Canada for his funeral as the novel coronavirus restricted many people’s travel plans.
Gus, who was the inspiration for Nia’s father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, showed signs of his declining health during Christmas, the star told Variety.
“If he had gone 14 days ago when they weren’t acknowledging the [coronavirus] global threat, we all would have...
- 3/21/2020
- by Georgia Slater
- PEOPLE.com
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