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Famous as :
ActressBirth Name :
Antonia Eugenia VardalosBirth Date :
September 24, 1962Birth Place :
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaSpouse :
Ian Gomez (actor, since 5-Sep-1993)Claim to fame :
As Toula Portokalos in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (2002)
Actress Nia Vardalos Adopts a Little Girl
November 15, 2008 10:11:02Golden-Globe nominated actress Nia Vardalos has adopted a little girl. Name of the child, who's less than 5 years old, hasn't been disclosed for privacy reason.
According to her representative, Nia and her actor husband Ian Gomez initially adopted the girl several months ago, but have decided to make it public because they want to encourage other people to follow in their footsteps by adopting children in need. "They are going public now to bring attention to National Adoption Month and the 500,000 children in foster care," the representative explains in a statement. "Of these children, 129,000 are 'legally free' for adoption and waiting for a family."
Tom Hanks Sues Gold Circle Films Over "Big Fat" Movie Profits
August 09, 2007 01:08:55
Tom Hanks and some pals are entering the legal battle. The actor and the likes of Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos have sued one of the producers of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," claiming they still owed them profits from the 2002 romantic comedy film.
In the suit they filed Monday August 6th in Los Angeles Superior Court, Hanks, Wilson, and Gary Goetzman, all of whom are the film's producers along with actress Vardalos claimed Gold Circle Films owes them their percentage "share of net profits" while also named Big Wedding Prods. and Vortex Pictures as defendants.
