Dreamseeker: Nia Vardalos Nia Vardalos is the star, writer and creator of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the hit movie that grossed over one-half billion dollars worldwide. But for over 20 years, Nia was an unknown actress struggling to pursue her dream. Dreamseeker: Nia Vardalos is a compelling television special that profiles the rise to fame of this unknown actress who has become one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood. From her humble beginnings in Winnipeg, Canada, Nia journeyed across the border to the United States to pursue her life-long dream. Nia's path to fulfilling her dream was filled with many roadblocks, challenges and turning points. As an underdog, she defied the odds and took Hollywood by storm. But what appeared to the world as an overnight success… really took over 20 years of hard work and perseverance. She succeeded beyond anyone's expectations, including her own! Dreamseeker: Nia Vardalos, a fast-paced, informative television special, features rare footage and photographs taken from Nia's first amateur and professional performances, as well as compelling interviews with people who knew before her rise to fame. Her journey is chronicled with insights from those who played a part in her new found stardom, including Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. In a rare interview before her success and in a recent interview following her spectacular achievements, Nia Vardalos helps tell her own story. Languages: Greek, English