Nia Vardalos
Birth Name:
Antonia Eugenia Vardalos
Birth Place:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Profession
Actress, Writer, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- In 2003, she won the Discover Screenwriting Award from the American Screenwriters Association
- Was a recipient of Chicago's Jeff Award for Best Actress
- Was "discovered" by actress Rita Wilson, who recommended Vardalos' play to Tom Hanks
- Started off in comedy with the Second City improvisational troupe in Toronto
- Quote: "I'd been raised by my parents who taught me not to think you're better than you are․"
- Often creates films that feature ordinary people in romantic situations
- In 1999, she became a naturalized citizen of the United States
Awards
- 2002WAFCA Award - Best Original Screenplay:Winner
- 2003Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2003Discover Screenwriting AwardWinner
- 2003Canadian Comedy Award - Film - Pretty Funny Writing:Nominated
- 2003Canadian Comedy Award - Film - Pretty Funny Female Performance:Winner
- 2003Critics Choice Award - Best Writer:Nominated
- 2003Independent Spirit Award - Best Debut Performance:Winner
- 2003Gold Derby Film Award - Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
- 2003Gold Derby Film Award - Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2003Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2003ALFS Award - Screenwriter of the Year:Nominated
- 2003MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Female Performance:Nominated
- 2003OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Female:Winner
- 2003OFTA Film Award - Best First Screenplay:Winner
- 2003OFTA Film Award - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
- 2003OFCS Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
- 2003PFCS Award - Best Newcomer:Winner
- 2003PFCS Award - Best Screenplay - Original:Nominated
- 2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female:Nominated
- 2003WGA Award (Screen) - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 2009Orpheus Award - Best Feature Film:Nominated
- 2017BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Winner
- 2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
- 2024EDA Special Mention Award - She Deserves a New Agent:Nominated