Nia Vardalos
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09/23/1962
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Was a box-office worker for Toronto's Second City comedy troupe. When a performer didn't show up, she filled in at the last minute, and earned herself a spot in the troupe. |
| Originally wrote My Big Fat Greek Wedding as one-woman play. Actress Rita Wilson, a fellow Greek, saw the play and recommended it to husband Tom Hanks, who helped turn it into a film. |
| Wrote first draft of the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding in just two weeks. |
