Nia Vardalos
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.
Acting
- 2023Battle of the DecadesSelf - Judge1 ep.
- 2022Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of CuriositiesMadame Levine1 ep.
- 2021ChuckyEvelyn Elliott1 ep.
- 2021Celebrity Wheel of FortuneSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2021Name That TuneSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf2 ep.
- 2017DuckTalesSelene (voice)4 ep.
- 2016GravesAnnie Spiro7 ep.
- 2015The Great American Baking ShowSelf - Host12 ep.
- 2015Crazy Ex-GirlfriendWendy Legrand1 ep.
- 2015Dr. KenTiffany1 ep.
- 2015Celebrity Family FeudSelf1 ep.
- 2015Star vs. the Forces of EvilMrs. Diaz (voice)11 ep.
- 2014Celebrity Name GameSelf4 ep.
- 2010The TalkSelf1 ep.
- 2010The Good GuysEileen1 ep.
- 2009Cougar TownAngela Torres1 ep.
- 2009Drop Dead DivaLisa Shane1 ep.
- 2004The SoupSelf1 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf1 ep.
- 2003My Big Fat Greek LifeNia Miller-Portokalos7 ep.
- 1998Two Guys and a GirlEvelyn1 ep.
- 1997Team Knight RiderDomino22 ep.
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowGrace Almada1 ep.
- 1993Boy Meets WorldMrs. Gallagher1 ep.
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno3 ep.
- 1981Entertainment TonightSelf2 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2003My Big Fat Greek LifeCo-Executive Producer, Writer7 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2013Law & Order: Special Victims UnitMinonna Efron5 ep.
- 2025Name That TuneSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2023ChuckyEvelyn Elliott1 ep.
- 2023Battle of the DecadesSelf - Judge1 ep.
- 2022Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of CuriositiesMadame Levine1 ep.
- 2021Celebrity Wheel of FortuneSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2021Station 19Patricia1 ep.
- 2018DuckTalesSelene (voice)4 ep.
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf2 ep.
- 2015Star vs. the Forces of EvilAngie Diaz (voice), Mrs. Diaz (voice)11 ep.
- 2018Crazy Ex-GirlfriendWendy Legrand1 ep.
- 2018Celebrity Family FeudSelf1 ep.
- 2017Dr. KenTiffany1 ep.
- 2016GravesAnnie Spiro7 ep.
- 2013Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2016Entertainment TonightSelf2 ep.
- 2015Marry MePam1 ep.
- 2015Jane the VirginBarbara1 ep.
- 2014Celebrity Name GameSelf4 ep.
- 2012Grey's AnatomyKaren1 ep.
- 2011Cougar TownAngela Torres1 ep.
- 2011The SoupSelf1 ep.
- 2010The TalkSelf1 ep.
- 2010The Good GuysEileen1 ep.
- 2009Drop Dead DivaLisa Shane1 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf1 ep.
- 2004The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2002The ViewSelf2 ep.
- 2003The OscarsSelf1 ep.
- 2002The Tonight Show with Jay Leno3 ep.
- 2002Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host1 ep.
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmLawyer1 ep.
- 1999Two Guys and a GirlEvelyn1 ep.
- 1999Boy Meets WorldMrs. Gallagher1 ep.
- 1997The Drew Carey ShowGrace Almada1 ep.
Also known as: Antonia Eugenia Vardalos · Antonia Vardalos · Αντωνία Ευγενία Βαρδάλου · Νία Βαρντάλος · نیا واردالوس