On September 24, 1962, Vardalos was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is the daughter of Greek-Canadian land developer Constantine “Gus” Vardalos, who was born in Kalavryta, Greece, and Doreen Christakos, a bookkeeper and homemaker.
She went to Ryerson University in Toronto after graduating from St. George School and Shaftesbury High School in Winnipeg.
She rose to stardom with her role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a film about a woman’s search for love. Both the critical and financial success of the movie.
Nia Vardalos Husband
Vardalos and Gomez separated in June 2017, and it was revealed on July 3rd, 2018, that Vardalos had filed for divorce from Gomez after 23 years of marriage. She has not been married as of yet as a result.
Nia Vardalos Children
Vardalos and Gomez adopted Ilaria in 2008 after nine years of IVF and surrogacy failed to conceive them.
Nia Vardalos Parents
She is the daughter of Greek-Canadian land developer Constantine “Gus” Vardalos, who was born in Kalavryta, Greece, and Doreen Christakos, a bookkeeper and homemaker.
Nia Vardalos Siblings
Her parents had two more children as well; they are sisters Nancy Vardalos Ginakes and Marianne Vardalos.
