
Nia Vardalos
Born
1962-09-24
Place of birth
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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 Domin...
Known for

Grey's Anatomy
Karen

Chucky
Evelyn Elliott

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Minonna Efron

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos

Station 19
Patricia

Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Angie Diaz (voice)

Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Mrs. Diaz (voice)

Larry Crowne
Map Genie (voice)

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Toula Portokalos-Miller

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
Madame Levine

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lawyer

Jane the Virgin
Barbara

Boy Meets World
Mrs. Gallagher

Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
Julia Kapatelis (voice)

The Curse of Bridge Hollow
Madam Hawthorne