Gia Carides
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