Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos net worth is
$10 Million
Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos Wiki Biography
Antonia Eugenia Vardalos was born on the 24th September 1962, in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, of Greek descent. She is an actress and writer, who has won an American Screenwriters Association Award, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for the best screenplay and Independent Spirit Award, and Phoenix Film Critics Society Award as an actress in the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002). Moreover, she was nominated for an Academy, Satellite, Writers Guild of America, Golden Globe and other prestigious awards for the screenplay or acting in the previously mentioned film. Nia Vardalos has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996.
How much is the net worth of the actress and writer? It has been estimated by sources that the overall size of Nia Vardalos net worth is as much as $10 million, as of the data in mid-2016.
Nia Vardalos Net Worth $10 Million
To begin with, Nia was raised in a family of the land developer Constantine Vardalos and homemaker/bookkeeper Doreen. She was educated at St. George School, matriculated from Shaftesbury High School, and then graduated from Ryerson University. She debuted in the entertainment industry in 1996.
Vardalos already had several years in the television and film world when she broke through with writing for the independent romantic comedy “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002) – a story Vardalos drew from her own Greek background and the stereotypes that go with it – and in which she also starred. Afterwards, they staged the same story as a solo theater performance. The film was an unexpectedly big hit, made with a budget of $5 million which eventually generated receipts of more than $350 million worldwide. Vardalos was therefore allowed to continue the story in a television series called “My Big Fat Greek Life” (2003), about the events after the wedding; Nia was also the executive producer of the series. Nevertheless, the series was stopped after seven episodes, due to the low audience numbers.
To add more, Vardalos wrote the screenplays as well as starred in the feature films like “Connie and Carla” (2004), “I Hate Valentine’s Day” (2009), “Larry Crowne” (2011), and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” (2016). Vardalos was also the main star of the romantic comedy directed by Donald Petrie “My Life in Ruins” (2009), and was in the main cast of the films “An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars” (2012), “Dealin’ with Idiots” (2013), “Forget Me Not” (2015) and others.
Furthermore, Nia Vardalos added sums to the total size of her net worth acting in a number of television series. She landed roles in the series including “Two Guys and a Girl” (1999), “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (2000), “Drop Dead Diva” (2009), “Grey’s Anatomy” (2012), “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2013 – 2014), and “The Catch” (2016). She has also participated in various shows like “Saturday Night Live” (2002) and “The Great Holiday Banking Show” (2015).
Finally, in the personal life of the actress and screenwriter, she has been married to the actor Ian Gomez since 1993, and they have a daughter who they adopted in 2008. Vardalos became a citizen of the USA in 1999.
Full Name | Nia Vardalos |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Date Of Birth | September 24, 1962 |
Place Of Birth | Winnipeg, Canada |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.67 m) |
Weight | 40 pounds |
Profession | Actress, Screenwriter, Singer, Voice Actor, Film director, Television producer, Film Producer |
Education | St. George School, Shaftesbury High School, Ryerson University |
Nationality | Canadian-American |
Spouse | Ian Gomez (m. 1993) |
Children | Ilaria Gomez |
Parents | Constantine Vardalos, Doreen Vardalos |
Nicknames | Antonia Eugenia Vardalos , Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos , Nia |
Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/NiaVardalosInstantMom |
Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/niavardalos |
Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/niavardalos |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0889522 |
Awards | American Screenwriters Association Award, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for the best screenplay, Independent Spirit Award, Phoenix Film Critics Society Award |
Nominations | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, MTV Movie Award for Female Breakthrough Performance, Satellite Award for Best Actres, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Writer |
Movies | “Connie and Carla” (2004), “I Hate Valentine’s Day” (2009), “My Life in Ruins” (2009), “An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars” (2012), “Dealin' with Idiots” (2013), “Forget Me Not” (2015) |
TV Shows | “Two Guys and a Girl” (1999), “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (2000), “Drop Dead Diva” (2009), “Grey's Anatomy” (2012), “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2013 – 2014), “The Catch” (2016), “Saturday Night Live” (2002), “The Great Holiday Banking Show” (2015) |
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1 | [on her stint as a "caterer" for a student porn film spoof] My friend asked me if I wanted to be in the film, and I said, 'No, but I'll come and make food for everybody - because I'm so very Greek.' So I came and, as a joke, she gave me the credit of 'caterer' and now it's on my credits forever. People think it was a real porn flick, and I really was a caterer. |
2 | When I worked at 'Second City' in Canada, they brought me down to Chicago on a work permit. I was thrilled to be in Chicago. What I didn't know is that you only make $65 a show. I was a child of immigrants, so everyone worked. I had a job at 16. And although I didn't like that I'm very, very grateful for that now because it taught me to be self-supporting. It's not like suddenly, when you become a working actor all your friends are in the same situation. I have friends who are still handing out flyers for their one-woman show and trying to make ends meet. |
3 | I'd been raised by my parents who taught me not to think you're better than you are. And that I think is what Larry Crowne is going through. [He] will do anything to make a living, and that is indicative I think globally, and much more so in this country. People are just trying to get by. There's a relevance to 'Larry Crowne' that's fortunate and unfortunate. This is not a downer movie, this is an uplifting movie and yet it is not out of the realm of ordinary. It's what can happen if you keep your heart open. |
4 | You're never too fat for a new purse. |
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1 | Her parents are both of Greek descent. |
2 | Once worked the box office at Toronto's Second City. |
3 | She was nominated for a 1994 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Revue for "Whitewater for Chocolate", at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. |
4 | She and her husband Ian Gomez adopted a little girl named Illaria in 2008. |
5 | Became a naturalized U.S. citizen on April 20, 1999. |
6 | Is an alumna of The Second City. |
7 | Was a vegetarian for eleven years before her family wore her down. |
8 | Graduated From Ryerson University's School Of Acting |
9 | Her one-woman play "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" was turned into a movie after Rita Wilson saw the play and recommended it to her husband Tom Hanks. |
10 | Named after her grandmothers Eugenia and Antonia. |
11 | Married NY-born TV actor Ian Gomez in Winnipeg's St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. |
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Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Charming | 2017 | completed | Nemeny Neverwish (voice) |
33 Liberty Lane | | announced | Isabella |
Graves | 2016 | TV Series | Annie Spiro |
Star vs. the Forces of Evil | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Mrs. Diaz / Mrs.Diaz / Additional Voices |
The Catch | 2016 | TV Series | Leah Wells |
Car Dogs | 2016 | | Sharon |
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | 2016 | | Toula |
Marry Me | 2015 | TV Series | Pam |
Jane the Virgin | 2015 | TV Series | Barbara |
Helicopter Mom | 2014 | | Maggie |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Minonna Efron |
Dealin' with Idiots | 2013 | | Ava Morris |
McKenna Shoots for the Stars | 2012 | | Mrs. Brooks |
For a Good Time, Call... | 2012 | | Rachel Rodman |
Grey's Anatomy | 2012 | TV Series | Karen |
Booking Agents | 2011 | Short | Booking Agent |
Larry Crowne | 2011 | | Map Genie (voice) |
Cougar Town | 2011 | TV Series | Angela Torres |
The Good Guys | 2010 | TV Series | Eileen |
Drop Dead Diva | 2009 | TV Series | Lisa Shane |
My Life in Ruins | 2009 | | Georgia |
I Hate Valentine's Day | 2009 | | Genevieve Gernier |
My Boys | 2008 | TV Series | Jo |
Connie and Carla | 2004 | | Connie |
My Big Fat Greek Life | 2003 | TV Series | Nia Portokalos |
Meet Prince Charming | 2002 | | Jennifer |
My Big Fat Greek Wedding | 2002 | | Toula Portokalos |
Curb Your Enthusiasm | 2000 | TV Series | Lawyer |
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | 1999 | TV Series | Evelyn |
It's Like, You Know... | 1999 | TV Series | Mindy |
Boy Meets World | 1998-1999 | TV Series | Mrs. Gallagher / Waitress |
Short Cinema | 1998 | Video | |
Team Knight Rider | 1997-1998 | TV Series | Domino |
The Drew Carey Show | 1997 | TV Series | Grace Almada |
Men Seeking Women | 1997 | | Iris |
No Experience Necessary | 1996 | Short | Sheila |
Common Law | 1996 | TV Series | |
High Incident | 1996 | TV Series | |
Missing Persons | 1994 | TV Series | Female Bartender |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Booking Agents | 2011 | Short | |
Larry Crowne | 2011 | written by | |
I Hate Valentine's Day | 2009 | screenplay / story | |
Connie and Carla | 2004 | written by | |
My Big Fat Greek Life | | TV Series created by - 7 episodes, 2003 developed by - 7 episodes, 2003 written by - 1 episode, 2003 | |
My Big Fat Greek Wedding | 2002 | written by | |
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | 2016 | written by | |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | 2016 | executive producer | |
Connie and Carla | 2004 | executive producer | |
My Big Fat Greek Life | 2003 | TV Series co-executive producer - 1 episode | |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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My Big Fat Greek Life | 2003 | TV Series developed for television by - 1 episode | |
Porno Outtakes | 2001 | Video short caterer | |
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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I Hate Valentine's Day | 2009 | | |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Connie and Carla | 2004 | performer: "Oklahoma", "Superstar", "Papa, Can You Hear Me?", "Memory", "Maybe This Time", "I Can't Say No", "Don't Cry for Me Argentina", "Mame", "Everything's Alright", "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right outa My Hair", "Don't Rain on My Parade", "Cabaret", "Let Me Entertain You", "Give a Little Extra", "There are Worse Things I Could Do" | |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Great Holiday Baking Show | 2015-2017 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Today | 2004-2016 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Guest / Herself - Guest 3rd Hour Co-Anchor / ... |
Making the Greekquel | 2016 | Video documentary short | Herself |
My Big Fat Greek Dinner | 2016 | Video documentary short | Herself |
Celebrity Name Game | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Player |
The Talk | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Weekend Today | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Extra | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
Entertainment Tonight | 2008-2016 | TV Series | Herself |
Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
The Chew | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
WGN Morning News | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
The Hour | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Marie | 2013 | TV Series documentary | |
The Jeff Probst Show | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Good Day L.A. | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
The Morning Show | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Big Morning Buzz Live | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Katie | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Watch What Happens: Live | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Larry King Now | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2002-2011 | TV Series | Herself - On the 'Larry Crowne' Set / Herself |
The Soup | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
The 3 Minute Talk Show | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Herself |
Chit Chat | 2010 | TV Movie | Herself |
Sidewalks Entertainment | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
A Night of 140 Tweets: A Celebrity Tweet-A-Thon for Haiti | 2010 | Video | Herself |
The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
Tavis Smiley | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2004-2009 | TV Series | Herself |
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
Whatever Happened To? | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Nia Vardalos | 2007 | Video | Herself |
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters | 2006 | Documentary | Herself |
Greece: Secrets of the Past | 2006 | Documentary short | Narrator (voice) |
Backstage with Connie and Carla | 2004 | Video documentary short | Connie |
Debbie Reynolds: 'Connie and Carla' | 2004 | Video documentary short | Herself |
Dressing in Drag: 'Connie and Carla' | 2004 | Video documentary short | Herself |
Cooking's a Drag | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2004 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2002-2004 | TV Series | Herself |
The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Performer (segment "Shattered Glass") |
The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself |
The 75th Annual Academy Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Original Screenplay & Presenter: Best Makeup |
9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself |
Hollywood Celebrates Denzel Washington: An American Cinematheque Tribute | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
The 14th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy |
Charlie Rose | 2002 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
VH1 Big in 2002 Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Herself |
V Graham Norton | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
Saturday Night Live | 2002 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2003 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Debut Performance | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Breakthrough Performance - Female | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best First Screenplay | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Newcomer | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Discover Screenwriting Award | American Screenwriters Association, USA | | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Canadian Comedy Award | Canadian Comedy Awards | Film - Pretty Funny Female Performance | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2002 | WAFCA Award | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Original Screenplay | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2003 | ALFS Award | London Critics Circle Film Awards | Screenwriter of the Year | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Breakthrough Female Performance | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | OFCS Award | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Screenplay - Original | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Screenplay, Adapted | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | WGA Award (Screen) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Best Original Screenplay | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Writer | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Canadian Comedy Award | Canadian Comedy Awards | Film - Pretty Funny Writing | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Original Screenplay | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
2003 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Breakthrough Performance | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
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