Gia Carides Net Worth
David Mack
Updated on May 21, 2026
Gia Carides net worth is
$950,000
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Gia Carides (Greek: Τσία Καρύδης; born 7 June 1964) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her portrayals of Liz Holt in Strictly Ballroom, Susy Connor in Brilliant Lies, and Cousin Nikki in My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gia has 2 sisters: Zoe Carides (also an actor) and Danielle Carides. |
| 2 | Close friends with actress Naomi Watts. |
| 3 | Once worked at a child-care center in Lane Cove, Sydney. |
| 4 | Has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Program. |
| 5 | Sister Zoe Carides played Gia's sibling in the film Brilliant Lies (1996). |
| 6 | Speaks Greek fluently. |
| 7 | She attended Chatswood High School, the same school attended by Mark Taylor - a well-known Australian cricketer. |
| 8 | Sister-in-law of actor Jonathan LaPaglia and Ursula Brooks. |
| 9 | Welcomed her first child with Anthony LaPaglia, a daughter named Bridget. [January 2003] |
| 10 | Greek on her father's side and English on her mother's side. |
| 11 | Sister of Zoe Carides and Danielle |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks | 2017 | TV Series post-production | |
| Big Little Lies | 2017 | TV Series post-production | Melissa |
| We Only Know So Much | 2017 | post-production | Trudy |
| Six Train | 2014 | Short completed | Evelyn |
| Joe Cinque's Consolation | 2016 | Maria Cinque | |
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | 2016 | Nikki | |
| This Isn't Funny | 2015 | Gillian Jones | |
| Wonderland | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Helena |
| We Are Men | 2013 | TV Series | Frank's Ex-Wife / Sheila |
| Annie and the Gypsy | 2012 | ||
| In Loco Parentis | 2011 | Short | Mum |
| Burning Man | 2011/I | Carol | |
| Small Time Gangster | 2011 | TV Mini-Series | Darlene |
| East of Everything | 2008-2009 | TV Series | Melanie Freedman |
| Year One | 2009 | Queen | |
| The Trap | 2007/I | Short | Clara |
| Stick It | 2006 | Alice Graham | |
| One Last Thing... | 2005 | Madelene | |
| Without a Trace | 2005 | TV Series | Stephanie Patterson |
| Exposed | 2003 | Jade Blake | |
| Gladius | 2003 | Video Game | Additional Voices (voice) |
| My Big Fat Greek Life | 2003 | TV Series | Nikki |
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding | 2002 | Cousin Nikki | |
| Thank Heaven | 2001 | Cybil | |
| Jack the Dog | 2001 | Georgia | |
| Maze | 2000 | Julianne | |
| The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | 2000 | Video | Sandy |
| A Secret Affair | 1999 | TV Movie | Mimi |
| Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | 1999 | Robin Swallows | |
| Letters from a Killer | 1998 | Lita | |
| Primary Colors | 1998 | Cashmere McLeod | |
| Firehouse | 1997 | TV Movie | Charlotte Brooks |
| Lifebreath | 1997 | Gale Pullman | |
| The Devil's Child | 1997 | TV Movie | Eva |
| ER | 1997 | TV Series | Suzanne Alner |
| The Cottonwood | 1996 | Kathy | |
| Brilliant Lies | 1996 | Susy Connor | |
| Two If by Sea | 1996 | Joan Rappaport (uncredited) | |
| The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space | 1995 | TV Movie | Vesper, Vox's High Priestess |
| Bad Company | 1995 | Julie Ames | |
| Paperback Romance | 1994 | Sophie | |
| Police Rescue | 1992-1993 | TV Series | Helena Angelopoulos |
| Seven Deadly Sins | 1993 | TV Mini-Series | Gluttony |
| Greenkeeping | 1992 | Gina | |
| The Resting Place | 1992 | TV Short | Sally |
| The Girl Who Came Late | 1992 | Wendy | |
| Strictly Ballroom | 1992 | Liz Holt | |
| Ultraman: Towards the Future | 1990-1992 | TV Mini-Series | Jean Echo |
| Acropolis Now | 1991 | TV Series | Haroula |
| Boys from the Bush | 1991 | TV Series | Maria |
| Inside Running | 1989 | TV Series | |
| Backlash | 1986 | Nikki Iceton | |
| Studio 86 | 1986 | TV Series | |
| Bliss | 1985 | Lucy Joy | |
| The Coca-Cola Kid | 1985 | Chambermaid | |
| A Test of Love | 1984 | Narration | |
| Five Mile Creek | 1984 | TV Series | Beth |
| Phar Lap | 1983 | Emma (as Georgia Carr) | |
| A Country Practice | 1983 | TV Series | Tracy Power |
| Midnite Spares | 1983 | Ruth | |
| Enough Guts to Say No! | 1981 | Video short | Girl in diner (uncredited) |
| The Love Letters from Teralba Road | 1977 | Maureen |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Train | 2014 | Short executive producer completed | |
| This Isn't Funny | 2015 | associate producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Making the Greekquel | 2016 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Inside Film Awards | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal | 2009 | TV Movie | Herself |
| David Tench Tonight | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
| 1996 | AFI Award | Australian Film Institute | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Brilliant Lies (1996) |
| 1992 | AFI Award | Australian Film Institute | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Strictly Ballroom (1992) |
Known for movies
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
as Robin Swallows
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
as Liz Holt
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
as Cousin Nikki
Year One (2009)
as Queen
