Vardalos, Nia 1962-

Overview

Works:	58 works in 148 publications in 9 languages and 6,775 library holdings
Roles:	Performer, Actor, Scenarist, Creator
Classifications:	pn1997, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

1990 |

|2020

Key

Publications about Nia Vardalos

Publications by Nia Vardalos

Most widely held works about Nia Vardalos

Conversations Nia Vardalos by Nia Vardalos ( Visual )
Dui hua. An interview with screenwriter Nia Vardalos ( Visual )

Most widely held works by Nia Vardalos

My big fat Greek wedding ( Visual )
39 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 2,366 libraries worldwide
Toula is a quiet, devoted daughter in a big, crazy Greek family. Working in her father's restaurant, she hides behind her family and keeps the world at a distance. One day at the restaurant she finds herself pouring coffee for a man who inspires her to change her life, and the way she sees the world ... forever.

My life in ruins ( Visual )
12 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,068 libraries worldwide
Georgia came to Greece to follow a man. Cast aside, she finds herself alone and adrift in this foreign land. Eventually, her passion for history leads her to a job as a tour guide. But Georgia is bored, and has lost her 'kefi' (Greek for mojo) to boot. When Poupi replaces her regular driver at the last minute, Georgia thinks that her luck has just hit rock bottom. Thankfully, Georgia's latest batch of tourists is a more lively bunch than she's anticipated, and in between bouts with rival tour guide Nico, she manages to form a genuine connection with wisecracking widower Irv. Irv is a solo vacationer who maintains a jovial facade despite the fact that he misses his late wife dearly. With a little help from Irv, Georgia comes to realize that true love may be closer than she thinks.

Curb your enthusiasm. The complete first season ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 630 libraries worldwide
Larry's got it all: a loving wife, good friends, a successful carreer, and a great home. He is prone to speaking the unspeakable, honest to the point of insensitivity, Larry is a walking victim of misunderstandings and missed opportunities.

Connie and Carla ( Visual )
10 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 556 libraries worldwide
Connie and Carla are best friends who want to make a name for themselves in the musical theater. One night, Connie and Carla witness a low-level Mafiosi hit. The gals are seen by the shooters, and they hit the road in fear for their lives. Connie and Carla end up in Los Angeles, needing new identities. After watching a drag review, they decide to pose as drag queens. Their act is an immediate hit, and soon they're the toast of L.A.'s gay community. Meanwhile, Connie falls for Jeff, a regular guy looking for his cross-dressing brother.

I hate Valentine's Day ( Visual )
7 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 424 libraries worldwide
Genevieve Gernier owns a flower shop in Manhattan. She has a personal, strict philosophy on dating. Her rule: no more than five dates with a man to ensure that she will never get dumped or hurt. When Greg Gatlin buys a restaurant nearby her shop, they decide to date. However, after five dates, Genevieve is not happy with her rule and does not know how to meet Greg again. The rule that she swore to never break, could end up breaking her heart.

MacGillivray Freeman's Greece secrets of the past ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 256 libraries worldwide
The ancient Greek civilization comes to life in a giant screen adventure! Journey back in time with a dynamic tale of science, archaeological adventure, and discovery.

My big fat Greek life ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide
Newlyweds Nia and Ian return from their honeymoon to begin their life with Nia's colorful Greek-American family. In this 7-episode television series, the two lovebirds do their best to assert their independence, despite the well-meaning omnipresence and interference of Nia's bombastic relatives.

Curb your enthusiasm ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 55 libraries worldwide
Larry's got it all: a loving wife, good friends, a successful carreer, and a great home. He is prone to speaking the unspeakable, honest to the point of insensitivity, Larry is a walking victim of misunderstandings and missed opportunities.

Greece secrets of the past ( Visual )
4 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide
The ancient Greek civilization comes to life in a giant screen adventure! Journey back in time with a dynamic tale of science, archaeological adventure, and discovery.

Men seeking women ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 46 libraries worldwide
Three single friends agree to bet $2,000 each to see not only who can get a girlfriend, but also live with her for three months. Can these guys even make it past the first date?

Unexpected dreams songs from the stars ( Recording )
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 46 libraries worldwide

Connie and Carla by D Chiel ( Book )
2 editions published in 2004 in Russian and English and held by 43 libraries worldwide

Curb your enthusiasm the complete first season ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide
Larry's got it all: a loving wife, good friends, a successful career, and a great home. He is prone to speaking the unspeakable, honest to the point of insensitivity, Larry is a walking victim of misunderstandings and missed opportunities. 10 episodes plus the one-hour special.

Meet Prince Charming ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide
A young man and woman engage in a typical e-mail infatuation. As their connection grows, they finally get the courage to meet face to face and get the surprise of their lives.

Secrets of the Aegean apocalypse ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide
1,200 years before the birth of Christ, the Aegean was ringed with vibrant civilizations. A century later, the Egyptians alone retained a measure of their former strength. What happened in those hundred years has long been a source of mystery and fascination for scholars of the ancient world. Travel from the banks of the Nile to the mountaintop remains of Minoan fortresses on Crete in search of clues to what happened. Could a mysterious warrior nation know as "The Sea People" have taken down the greatest powers in the world in a span of just 50 years?

An interview with screenwriter Nia Vardalos ( Visual )
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 24 libraries worldwide
Nia Vardalos was nominated for the Academy Award and the Writer's Guild Award in 2003 for her breakthrough screenplay My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which was based on her one-woman play. The film became the highest-grossing independent feature and turned her in to an overnight success, spawning a follow-up sitcom and a cemented spot among Hollywood's elite writers. Listen as she talks candidly about her favorite laugh, tapping into her inner guy, and why her take on the hardest part of screenwriting just might make you blush.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding by Nia Vardalos ( Visual )
5 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 21 libraries worldwide
Toula is a quiet girl who works in her family's Greek restaurant. When she meets the man of her dreams, he inspires her to change her life.

Curb your enthusiasm. The complete first season. Disc 2, Episodes 7-10 ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide
Larry's got it all a loving wife, good friends, a successful carreer, and a great home. He is prone to speaking the unspeakable, honest to the point of insensitivity, Larry is a walking victim of misunderstandings and missed opportunities.

Music from the motion picture Connie and Carla ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide

Curb your enthusiasm. The complete first season. Disc 1, Episodes 1-6 ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide
Larry's got it all a loving wife, good friends, a successful carreer, and a great home. He is prone to speaking the unspeakable, honest to the point of insensitivity, Larry is a walking victim of misunderstandings and missed opportunities.