Nia Vardalos: "I couldn't find a job in Hollywood because I was Greek"

[TMC]

https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/05/3...1Leb3Rg7OvIEag

Speaking about the early stages of her career, Vardalos revealed that when she moved to Los Angeles, the first agent she approached to find work in Hollywood completely rejected her for three reasons. Which were, literally: “1. Because you're not pretty enough to be the star. 2. Because you're not fat enough to be a character artist. But mainly 3. because you are Greek. So, you don't belong to one of the big minorities like Puerto Ricans, Hispanics, etc. Therefore, you are fired."

[Steve_uk]

Originally Posted by TMC

https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/05/3...1Leb3Rg7OvIEag

I could see her as a leading actor in a serious role.

[biffbronson]

Here's a photo of Nia from just last fall. Time has been good to
her, she looks fine:


My favorite actress of Greek descent is Elaine Giftos. Here's Elaine
from way back in 1971, quite beautiful:

[Steve_uk]

Originally Posted by biffbronson

Here's a photo of Nia from just last fall. Time has been good to
her, she looks fine:
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My favorite actress of Greek descent is Elaine Giftos. Here's Elaine
from way back in 1971, quite beautiful:
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I suppose agents are looking for commerciality: actors are just commodities to them. I don't quite see her in comedy somehow.