Gia Carides

Acting

49Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 7, 1964

Birth Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About Gia Carides

Gia Carides is an Australian film, stage, and television actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gia Carides reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gia Carides's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gia Carides remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Back to the Outback, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gia Carides Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gia Carides's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

Back to the Outback — Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s

Back to the Outback

2021•Family

★7.2

★7.2

Phar Lap — Phar Lap, the big bold chestnut reigned as the king of the turf in the depression that gripped Australia of the 1930s. F

Phar Lap

1983•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

This Isn't Funny — Meeting the right person at the wrong time can be the best thing that ever happened to you.

This Isn't Funny

2015•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Penguin Bloom — When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’

Penguin Bloom

2021•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

In Your Dreams — Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to

In Your Dreams

2025•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gia Carides.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	In Your Dreams	Nightmara (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2024	Nugget Is Dead?: A Christmas Story	-	Flop	Similar →
2023	My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3	Nikki Portokalos	Average	Similar →
2022	Loren & Rose	Ms. Cork	Flop	Similar →
2021	Back to the Outback	Doreen / Dolores' Mother (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Penguin Bloom	Megan	Hit	Similar →
2018	We Only Know So Much	Trudy	Flop	Similar →
2016	Joe Cinque's Consolation	Maria Cinque	Flop	Similar →
2016	My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2	Nikki Portokalos	Average	Similar →
2015	This Isn't Funny	Gillian Jones	Hit	Similar →
2012	White Camellias	Dana	Flop	Similar →
2011	Burning Man	Carol	Average	Similar →
2011	In Loco Parentis	Mum	Flop	Similar →
2009	Year One	Queen	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Trap	Clara	Flop	Similar →
2006	Stick It	Alice Graham	Hit	Similar →
2005	One Last Thing...	Madelene	Average	Similar →
2003	Exposed	Jade Blake	Flop	Similar →
2002	My Big Fat Greek Wedding	Nikki Portokalos	Hit	Similar →
2001	Maze	Julianne	Average	Similar →
2001	Jack the Dog	Georgia	Flop	Similar →
2001	Thank Heaven	Cybil	Flop	Similar →
2000	The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave	Sandy	Flop	Similar →
1999	A Secret Affair	Mimi	Flop	Similar →
1999	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me	Robin Swallows	Average	Similar →
1998	Letters from a Killer	Lita	Flop	Similar →
1998	Primary Colors	Cashmere McLeod	Average	Similar →
1997	Lifebreath	Gale Pullman	Average	Similar →
1997	The Devil's Child	Eva	Flop	Similar →
1996	Brilliant Lies	Susy Connor	Flop	Similar →
1996	Firehouse	Charlotte Brooks	Flop	Similar →
1996	Two If by Sea	Joan Rappaport (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Cottonwood	Kathy	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space	Vesper	Flop	Similar →
1995	Bad Company	Julie Ames	Flop	Similar →
1994	Lucky Break	Sophie	Flop	Similar →
1993	Ultraman - The Alien Invasion	Jean Echo	Flop	Similar →
1992	Strictly Ballroom	Liz Holt	Hit	Similar →
1992	Daydream Believer	Wendy	Average	Similar →
1992	Greenkeeping	Gina	Average	Similar →
1990	Ultraman Great: The Battle for Earth	Jean Echo	Average	Similar →
1990	Ultraman Great: The Alien Invasion	Jean Echo	Flop	Similar →
1987	Backlash	Nikki Iceton	Flop	Similar →
1985	Bliss	Lucy Joy	Average	Similar →
1985	The Coca-Cola Kid	Chambermaid	Flop	Similar →
1983	Phar Lap	Emma	Hit	Similar →
1983	Midnite Spares	Ruth	Average	Similar →
1977	The Love Letters from Teralba Road	Maureen	Average	Similar →
N/A	Killing Chuck	Tracy	Flop	Similar →

Gia Carides - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gia Carides?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gia Carides is "Back to the Outback" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Gia Carides acted in?

Gia Carides has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gia Carides?

Other notable films include "Phar Lap", "This Isn't Funny", and "Penguin Bloom".