Gia Carides

Gia Carides (; born 7 June 1964) is an Australian actress. She played Liz Holt in Strictly Ballroom, Susy Connor in Brilliant Lies (1996), and Cousin Nikki in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise (2002–2023).

Early life Carides was born in Sydney, Australia, to a Greek father and an English mother. Gia is sister to Zoe Carides - also an actress - and Danielle Carides, a singer-songwriter. She began acting at the age of 12; her first film was the drama The Love Letters from Teralba Road.

Career Early in her career, Carides starred as Helena Angelopolous on the Australian television series Police Rescue, also receiving acclaim for her films Strictly Ballroom and Brilliant Lies, with AFI Award nominations for each. and was also named in the cast for Stan Australia feature film Nugget is Dead.

Personal life Carides was married to actor Anthony LaPaglia, whom she met in Sydney in 1992. A year later they starred together in the film Paperback Romance (a.k.a. Lucky Break).

Filmography

Film

Television

Self appearances