The movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” was released in 2002. It centres around a Greek woman who falls in love with a non-Greek man, and the complexities they face to get her family to accept him. The film also encompasses the journey she goes through to understand her heritage and cultural identity. The film is celebrated for its behind-the-scene tales and was nominated for an Oscar along with 20 other wins and 28 nominations.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed across various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Some of the notable shooting locations are Ryerson Polytechnic University, 915 Lake Shore Boulevard E of Studio City Toronto, 439 Danforth Avenue, Danforth Avenue in general, and Jarvis Collegiate Institute. The filming started on May 9, 2001, and concluded on June 30, 2001. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nia Vardalos | Toula Portokalos |
| Michael Constantine | Gus Portokalos |
| Christina Eleusiniotis | Toula at 6 |
| Kaylee Vieira | Schoolgirl |
| Lainie Kazan | Maria Portokalos |
| Marita Zouravlioff | Toula at 12 |
| Sarah Osman | Athena at 15 |
| Petra Wildgoose | Car Pool Friend |
| Melissa Todd | Car Pool Friend |
| Bess Meisler | Yiayia |
| Andrea Martin | Aunt Voula |
| Louis Mandylor | Nick Portokalos |
| Gerry Mendicino | Uncle Taki |
| Stavroula Logothettis | Athena |
| Constantine Tsapralis | Foti |
| Gia Carides | Cousin Nikki |
| Joey Fatone | Angelo |
| John Corbett | Ian Miller |
| Ian Gomez | Mike |
| Jayne Eastwood | Mrs. White |
| Frank Falcone | Suitor |
| Eugene Martel | Suitor |
| Joe Persechini | Suitor |
| Peter Xynnis | Suitor |
| Fiona Reid | Harriet Miller |
| Bruce Gray | Rodney Miller |
| Anthony Kandiotis | Priest |
| Nick Kutsukos | Bouzouki Player |
| Peter Tharos | Yianni |
| Chrissy Paraskevopoulos | Cousin Jennie |
| Maria Vacratsis | Aunt Freida |
| Kathryn Haggis | Cousin Marianthi |
| Charlene Bitzas | Aunt Nota |
| Chris Savides | Greek Chanter |
| Constantine Vardalos | Greek Chanter |
| Scott Khouri | Waiter |
| John Tsifliklis | Wedding Singer |
| Peter Chalkiopoulos | Wedding Band Member |
| Peter Gogos | Wedding Band Member |
| Spiro Milankou | Wedding Band Member |
| Victor Politis | Wedding Band Member |
| Jim Rouvas | Wedding Band Member |
| Arielle Sugarman | Paris Miller |
| Matthew Galliford | Waiter at Wedding Reception (uncredited) |
| Thomas Kane | Dimo (uncredited) |
| Konstantine Kurelias | Waiter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “My Best Friend’s Wedding” was also shot in Chicago, Illinois and was directed by PJ Hogan.
- The cast members for “My Best Friend’s Wedding” include Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, Susan Sullivan, M Emmet Walsh, Paul Giamatti, Rachel Griffiths, Harry Shearer.
- The Fourth Presbyterian Church on East Chestnut Street, Chicago was used as the venue for the wedding.
- The film utilized different venues around Chicago including the now-closed Charlie Trotter’s restaurant.
- Other well-known filming locations used include the O’Hare Airport, the Conrad Hilton Suite in Chicago Hilton and Towers, and famed baseball stadium US Cellular Field.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6576585
- Longitude: -79.3788017
- Place ID: ChIJlRMcQzXL1IkR9NYlkdaL7eg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Studio City Toronto – 915 Lake Shore Boulevard E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6553695
- Longitude: -79.3343287
- Place ID: ChIJJ3beT1TL1IkRYTMS7lfMojk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 915 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4M 1B4, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: 439 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6775878
- Longitude: -79.3506027
- Place ID: ChIJhQ71SJzM1IkRJQwtQaHCgoE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 439 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.68655
- Longitude: -79.3090624
- Place ID: ChIJoavVnxXM1IkReFFkDSUSQPk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Jarvis Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.665888
- Longitude: -79.3776125
- Place ID: ChIJq0olqU3L1IkRjK-SRJAuLoA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 495 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G8, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
