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Gia Carides Biography

Birth Name:Gia Carides

Birth Place:Sydney, Australia

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for two AFI Awards by the Australian Film Institute for "Brillaint Lies" and "Strictly Ballroom․"
  • Younger sister of "G․P" and "Out of the Blue" actress Zoe Carides
  • Married "Without a Trace" actor Anthony LaPaglia in 1998
  • Made her first on-screen appearance in the 1977 film "The Love Letters from Teralba Road․"
  • Best known for her performances in the films "Strictly Ballroom," "Brilliant Lies" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding․"
  • Attended high school with Australian cricket player Mark Taylor

Awards

  • 1992AFI Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1996AFI Award-Best Actress in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated