Nia Vardalos Children: Meet Ilaria Gomez

Nia Vardalos has one daughter, Ilaria Gomez. She was born on August 16, 2008. Ilaria is Vardalos’s only child with her ex-husband, Ian Gomez.

Ilaria is a private person and her parents have not released much information about her. However, it is known that she is a bright and curious child who loves to learn. She is also a talented artist and singer.

Ilaria is a source of great joy to her parents. Vardalos has said that she is grateful for Ilaria and that she is the best thing that has ever happened to her.

Her mother, Nia Vardalos is a Canadian actress, screenwriter, producer, and director. She is best known for starring in and writing the romantic comedy film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), which garnered her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

Vardalos was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Greek-Canadian parents. She studied theater at the University of Toronto and the Second City improv troupe in Chicago. She began her career as a stand-up comedian and appeared in several television shows, including The Drew Carey Show and Suddenly Susan.

In 2002, Vardalos wrote and starred in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which was a huge commercial success. The film was based on her own experiences growing up in a Greek-American family. Vardalos won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Vardalos has since starred in several other films, including Connie and Carla (2004), I Hate Valentine’s Day (2009), and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016). She has also written and directed several films, including My Life in Ruins (2009) and Larry Crowne (2011).