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4 unusual facts about Nia Vardalos


Alexis Georgoulis

His first international feature film appearance was in My Life in Ruins, a romantic comedy, playing the love interest of Nia Vardalos.

Manitoba Theatre for Young People

Famous former students of MTYP's theatre school include Adam Beach and Nia Vardalos.

Nia Vardalos

She performed The Beatles song "Golden Slumbers" on the 2006 charity album Unexpected Dreams – Songs From the Stars.

The film was the first American production given permission to film at the Acropolis; Vardalos sought the approval from the Greek Government.


Ian Gomez

He is married to actress-writer Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame; the two can be seen together in the film Connie and Carla.

My Life in Ruins

My Life in Ruins (UK title: Driving Aphrodite) is a 2009 romantic comedy film set amongst the ruins of ancient Greece, starring Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Rachel Dratch, Harland Williams and British comedy actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan.


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