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Nia Vardalos

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Nia Vardalos Fast Facts:

Was a box-office worker for Toronto's Second City comedy troupe. When a performer didn't show up, she filled in at the last minute, and earned herself a spot in the troupe.
Originally wrote My Big Fat Greek Wedding as one-woman play. Actress Rita Wilson, a fellow Greek, saw the play and recommended it to husband Tom Hanks, who helped turn it into a film.
Wrote first draft of the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding in just two weeks.
With husband Ian Gomez, adopted a daughter in 2008.

Nia Vardalos Relationships:
Constantine Vardalos - Father
Doreen Vardalos - Mother
Ian Gómez - Husband
Marianne - Sister
Nancy Vardalos Ginakes - Sister
Nia Vardalos Awards:
2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2002 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
College:
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (BFA in Theatre)

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