Its success came as a surprise to the stars and producers: a small little comedy turned into a sleeper hit and subsequently into a cult film. It made writer and actress Nia Vardalos a star, put John Corbett on the map and made producing couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson a nice junk of money. On the day of the film’s 20-year anniversary, the HFPA’s Ramzi Malouki flashes back to the night when he covered the world premiere.