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The Portokalos Family: Where Are The Actors From 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Now In 2025?

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The Portokalos family is the cinematic gold standard for loud, loving, and slightly overbearing relatives, and the actors who brought them to life have continued their careers with a mix of blockbuster sequels, Broadway triumphs, and surprising new projects. The immense success of the original 2002 film, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay, launched a franchise that culminated in the 2023 release of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. As of late 2024 and early 2025, the stars are busier than ever, moving beyond the Windex-toting patriarch and the nervous bride to explore new roles and receive major industry accolades.

This deep dive explores the current status of the core cast members, providing the most up-to-date information on their careers, recent awards, and personal milestones, confirming that the Portokalos-Miller brood remains a powerful force in Hollywood and on the stage. The latest updates, including major theatrical debuts and unexpected style transformations, prove that for this ensemble, the wedding party never truly ends.

The Core Portokalos-Miller Family: Biographies and Current Status

The success of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding trilogy lies in the chemistry and talent of its main cast. Here is a look at the key actors and their most recent professional updates.

  • Nia Vardalos (Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos-Miller):
    • Role: Star, screenwriter, and director of the entire film trilogy. Toula is the heart of the Portokalos family, who marries non-Greek Ian Miller.
    • Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    • Current Status (2024–2025): Vardalos not only starred in and wrote the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023) but also took on the role of director for the first time in the franchise. She is also heavily involved in theater, bringing her acclaimed stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s book, Tiny Beautiful Things, to Athens in May 2025.
  • John Corbett (Ian Miller):
    • Role: Toula's WASP-y husband who converts to Greek Orthodoxy.
    • Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
    • Current Status (2024–2025): Corbett reprised his role as Ian in the third film. Outside of the Portokalos family, he is well-known for his role as Aidan Shaw in the Sex and the City universe. He is set to appear in the upcoming season of the spin-off series, And Just Like That..., where he debuted a bold, new hairstyle that surprised fans in mid-2024.
  • Michael Constantine (Kostas "Gus" Portokalos):
    • Role: The patriarch of the Portokalos family, famous for his belief that Windex can cure anything and his insistence that all words have Greek roots.
    • Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    • Current Status: Michael Constantine sadly passed away in August 2021 at the age of 94. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023) was dedicated to his memory, and the plot centers on the family traveling to Greece to honor Gus's final wish to visit his ancestral village.
  • Lainie Kazan (Maria Portokalos):
    • Role: Toula's mother and the loving, traditional matriarch of the family.
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
    • Current Status (2024–2025): Kazan continues her career as an award-winning actress and singer. She was recently seen attending film events in Los Angeles in 2024 and is an adjunct professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theater, Film, and Television.
  • Andrea Martin (Voula "Aunt Voula" Portokalos):
    • Role: Toula's over-the-top, scene-stealing aunt, known for her dramatic storytelling and penchant for bringing strange food to gatherings.
    • Birthplace: Portland, Maine, U.S.
    • Current Status (2024–2025): A true comedy and Broadway icon, Martin received the prestigious 2024 Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in Canada. She remains active on the stage, with recent announcements of her involvement in new Broadway productions, cementing her status as a theatrical powerhouse.

The Extended Portokalos Family: Cousins, Siblings, and the Next Generation

The strength of the "Big Fat" franchise is its sprawling ensemble cast, representing the massive extended Greek family. Many of these actors have also seen significant career developments in the years leading up to and following the release of the third film.

The Cousins and Siblings: From Nick to Nikki

The chaotic energy of the family is often driven by Toula's siblings and cousins, who have become fan favorites. The actors portraying them have diverse careers spanning music, television, and film.

  • Louis Mandylor (Nikos "Nick" Portokalos): Toula's brother, who famously teaches Ian the Greek word for "penis." Mandylor has had a prolific career in action and independent films, but he happily returned to reprise his role for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023), completing the core sibling trio.
  • Joey Fatone (Cousin Angelo): The former *NSYNC boy band member who played Toula's cousin Angelo. Fatone has focused heavily on television hosting and reality TV appearances, often leveraging his celebrity status. He returned to the Portokalos family for the 2023 sequel, showing his continued commitment to the franchise.
  • Gia Carides (Cousin Nikki): The stylish, sassy cousin who works at the family's travel agency. Carides, an Australian actress, has maintained a steady career in both U.S. and Australian productions. In 2024 and 2025, she was featured in projects like the Australian TV series Austin and the holiday film Nugget Is Dead? A Christmas Story, demonstrating her diverse portfolio.
  • Maria Vacratsis (Aunt Frieda): Initially playing Aunt Voula's sister in the first film, Vacratsis returned to the franchise for the sequels. She is a well-known Canadian actress who continues to work in Canadian television and film, including voice roles and stage work.

The Next Generation: Paris Miller

The focus of the sequel, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, was Toula and Ian's daughter, Paris, who faced her own struggle with her Greek heritage. The actress who plays her is a rising star with recent high-profile projects.

  • Elena Kampouris (Paris Miller): Toula and Ian's daughter, who goes off to college in the second film and returns for the family trip to Greece in the third. Kampouris has quickly established herself in Hollywood with roles in major films and television series. Her most recent projects include the 2024 romantic thriller film Here Now, showcasing her versatility beyond the comedy genre.

Topical Authority: The Enduring Legacy of the Greek Trilogy

The "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" franchise, which started with a low-budget independent film and grew into a multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon, remains a powerful touchstone in modern romantic comedy. The actors' continued success is a testament to the film’s enduring themes of family, culture, and identity.

The third installment, released in 2023, was a travelogue and a tribute, taking the Portokalos family—including Toula, Ian, Maria, Nick, Cousin Nikki, Aunt Voula, and others—to Gus's village in Greece. The film successfully navigated the challenge of honoring the late Michael Constantine's character, Gus Portokalos, by making his memory the central emotional anchor of the story. This narrative choice provided a respectful and touching conclusion to the original story arc while setting the stage for the next generation.

The actors have leveraged their franchise fame to pursue a wide array of projects, demonstrating their range. Andrea Martin's 2024 Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award highlights her long and distinguished career that extends far beyond her hilarious portrayal of Aunt Voula. Similarly, Nia Vardalos's transition to directing and her commitment to bringing her own theatrical work, like Tiny Beautiful Things, to international stages shows a deep, ongoing involvement in creative storytelling. John Corbett’s return to his beloved *Sex and the City* character Aidan Shaw in And Just Like That... keeps him firmly in the public eye, even as he embraces a surprising new look for 2025.

The longevity of the ensemble cast, with nearly all major players returning for the third film, is a rare feat in Hollywood. It speaks to the genuine bond forged on the set of the original film and the collective desire to honor the Portokalos family's legacy. From the matriarch Maria Portokalos (Lainie Kazan) continuing her academic work at UCLA, to the next-gen star Elena Kampouris landing major film roles, the actors from My Big Fat Greek Wedding continue to evolve their careers, ensuring their relevance in the entertainment world well into 2025 and beyond.

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