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The Canadian-born actress is famous for publicly celebrating her Greek roots — she wrote and starred in the 2002 academy award-nominated romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. But Vardalos, 50, became a U.S. citizen in 1999.
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The Canadian-born actress is famous for publicly celebrating her Greek roots — she wrote and starred in the 2002 academy award-nominated romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. But Vardalos, 50, became a U.S. citizen in 1999.