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".