Nia Vardalos

Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos (born September 24, 1962) is a Canadian actress and screenwriter. She has performed in several movies. She starred in comedies My Big Fat Greek Wedding in 2002, and Connie and Carla in 2004. She later began acting in more independent movies. She starred in My Big Fat Greek Life and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.

Vardalos was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her parents are Greeks. She got United States citizenship in 1999.