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Nia Vardalos

Sep 24, 1962 (62 years old) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos (born September 24, 1962) is a Canadian-American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. Her most notable work is the 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which garnered her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She's also known for starring in the sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, and the TV series My Big Fat Greek Life.

She starred in the films Connie and Carla, My Life in Ruins, I Hate Valentine's Day, and Helicopter Mom. She starred on TV as Domino in Team Knight Rider and as Annie Spiro in Graves. She hosted The Great American Baking Show along with her then husband, actor Ian Gómez.

Known For

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Minonna Efron
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Grey's Anatomy
Karen
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lawyer
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The Drew Carey Show
Grace Almada
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Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Angie Diaz (voice)
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Jane the Virgin
Barbara
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Cougar Town
Angela Torres
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Drop Dead Diva
Lisa Shane
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Station 19
Patricia
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Boy Meets World

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