Nia Vardalos
Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-nominated Writer, Actor, Adoption Advocate
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Nia Vardalos Biography
Best known for writing, producing, and starring in the widely acclaimed film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Nia Vardalos is an Academy Award-nominated writer, actor, director, and producer, as well as an adoption advocate.
While making small appearances in sitcoms such as "The Drew Carey Show" and "Two Guys and a Girl," Vardalos began writing a screenplay about her wedding to husband and fellow actor Ian Gomez. Unable to get the screenplay produced, she turned the material into a stage performance. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" soon began commanding sold-out performances and drew the attention of Hollywood heavyweight couple Rita Wilson - herself a member of the Greek community - and her husband Tom Hanks.
Wilson and Hanks decided to produce Vardalos' screenplay with Vardalos as the star. Premiering in 2002, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" was an immediate critical and box-office sensation, becoming one of the highest grossing independent films of all time and the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time. The film garnered Vardalos an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay; a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical; a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture; a Broadcast Film Critics Association nomination for Best Writer; and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. The film's success catapulted Vardalos to national fame, and spawned 2003's "My Big Fat Greek Life," a television series based on the movie.
Since then, she has written, produced, and starred in a number of acclaimed comedies, including "Connie and Carla" with Toni Collette and David Duchovny, "My Life in Ruins" with Richard Dreyfuss, and her directorial debut, "I Hate Valentine's Day." Additionally, Vardalos co-wrote the box-office hit "Larry Crowne," starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, and is currently working on the "anti-romantic comedy" "Leftovers" for Paramount Pictures. She continues to make guest star appearances on television series such as "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Grey’s Anatomy," "Cougar Town," and "The Good Guys."
Nia Vardalos is the author of "Instant Mom" - published in April 2013 - a witty, honest, and poignant road-to-parenting story about the circumstances that led to the adoption of her daughter, the daily chaos of parenting, and the inspiration for her becoming a major advocate for adoption. Vardalos' passionate work in adoption advocacy and her role as a spokesperson for National Adoption Day have also been noteworthy.
Most recently, Vardalos has written and acted in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," the sequel to the original movie. The film released on March 25, 2016.
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Nia Vardalos Speaking Topics
Nia Vardalos shares her witty, honest, and poignant road-to-parenting story, sharing the circumstances that lead to the adoption of her daughter, the daily chaos of parenting, and the inspiration for her becoming a major advocate for adoption.
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What topics does Nia Vardalos speak about?
Nia Vardalos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Acting, Entertainers, Television & Film, Authors, Family & Parenting, Women, Influential Women, Education and Celebrity.
Where does Nia Vardalos travel from?
Nia Vardalos generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nia Vardalos for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nia Vardalos for your next private or corporate function.
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Nia Vardalos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Acting Speakers and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nia Vardalos for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Nia Vardalos generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Rowell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Andie MacDowell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nia Vardalos for an upcoming event.
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Nia Vardalos Speaking Topics
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Instant Mom: A Road-to-Parenting Story
Nia Vardalos shares her witty, honest, and poignant road-to-parenting story, sharing the circumstances that lead to the adoption of her daughter, the daily chaos of parenting, and the inspiration for her becoming a major advocate for adoption.
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Nia Vardalos Cast In Shonda Rhimes' ABC Series 'The Catch ...
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 star Nia Vardalos is set to recur on ABC's new thriller ... Nia Vardalos Joins ABC Series 'The Catch' ... Related2016 ABC Pilots.
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Nia Vardalos is finally back as Toula in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 ...
Nia Vardalos had a blockbuster hit on her hands in 2002 with the family ... and Ian Miller in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," opening in theaters March 25, 2016.
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How do I book Nia Vardalos to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nia Vardalos for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Nia Vardalos, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Nia Vardalos or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nia Vardalos for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nia Vardalos, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nia Vardalos, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Nia Vardalos speak about?
Nia Vardalos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Acting, Entertainers, Television & Film, Authors, Family & Parenting, Women, Influential Women, Education and Celebrity. -
Where does Nia Vardalos travel from?
Nia Vardalos generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nia Vardalos?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nia Vardalos for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nia Vardalos for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nia Vardalos or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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