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Quote1 My father told me if I did anything artistic, I would look like a hooker. I told him, "With these huge boobs that I inherited from your mother, I already look like a hooker!" Quote2

Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara is a Colombian actress, model, entrepreneur, and boxer.

Biography[]

Sofía Vergara was born in Barranquilla, Colombia to Margarita, a homemaker, and her father, Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo, who produced cattle for the meat industry. Sofía has 5 brothers and sisters. She attended a private bilingual elementary school. Later, Sofía got discovered by a photographer while walking down a Colombian beach and got modeling offers starting her career. She portrayed Gloria Pritchett on Modern Family. She is known for her roles as a host on numerous Spanish TV shows and has been on films Chasing Papí, Four Brothers, and Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail. Sofía was married to Joe Gonzalez (1991 - 1993) and has 1 child with him, her son, Manolo. She was married to Joe Mangianello(2015-2023) , who was introduced to her by her Modern Family co-star, Jesse Tyler Ferguson at a party.

Career[]

After an appearance in a Pepsi commercial that was broadcast all over her native Colombia, Sofia moved to Bogota at the age of 20, where she worked on the runway and on television. She is the only Hispanic actress who started her career in a U.S. Hispanic Network and successfully crossed over to the general market. When she started acting she was a natural blonde, She would go to auditions and they wouldn't know where to put her because they thought that all Latinos should look like Salma Hayek.

Trivia[]

  • She is ranked in multiple issues of lots of magazines.
  • Her hair is naturally blonde.
  • She Loves to watch soccer games.
  • She was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 2000.
  • She created "Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia" charity foundation in 2001.
  • Sofia Vergara is Forbes Highest Paid TV Actress.
  • As a young girl, Sofía was so self-conscious of her thin frame, she used to wear two pairs of jeans to fill out her figure.
  • On the set of The Three Stooges (2012), perennial prankster and director Peter Farrelly used to affectionately refer to her as Sofia Viagra.
  • After she divorced, she studied pre-dentistry at a Colombian university for three years.
  • Her younger sister is actress, Sandra Vergara.
  • Her ex-husband and current fiancé share the name - Joe.
  • Her younger brother was deported from the United States to Colombia on May 9, 2011 after being arrested in April; he also had a longtime drug addiction.
  • She and John Viener (who guest starred in the third season episode, Tableau Vivant) were born on the same day and same year.
  • Her older brother was murdered in a bungled kidnapping attempt in 1998. She later brought her son, mother and sister with her to live in the United States.
  • She announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) that she had become a United States citizen. [December 2014]
  • She was engaged to Joe Manganiello after five months together. [December 2014]
  • Her salary, like her parent co-stars, for Modern Family is $190,000 per episode.
  • In real life, she does treat Rico Rodriguez like a surrogate son.  
  • She practices boxing and is quite talented. Her trainer said she has a powerful right hook.
  • Every man who has seen Sofía Vergara in person has said she is the hottest woman alive and the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Role Title
2016 Unknown The Birts Are Coming (post-production)
2015 Daniella Riva Hot Pursuit (Main Character w/ Reese Witherspoon)
2015 DD Wild Card
2014 Inez Chef
2013 Desdemona Machete Kills
2013 Selima Fading Gigolo
2013 Gabby Babblebrock (Voice) Escape from Planet Earth
2012 Lydia The Three Stooges
2011 Ava (Jensen and Laura's Story) New Year's Eve
2011 Carmen Happy Feet 2
2011 Odile The Smurfs
2009 T.T. Madea Goes to Jail
2008 Cheryl Meet the Browns
2006 Loridonna Grilled
2005 Sofi Four Brothers
2005 Amelia Lords of Dogtown
2004 Blanca Soul Plane
2004 Isabella The 24th Day
2003 Cici Chasing Papi
2002 Nina Big Trouble

TV[]

Year Role Title Notes
2016 Mrs. Berrera (Voice) The Simpsons Episode - "Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles"
2013 Buxom Woman/Hispanic Woman (Voice) Family Guy Episode - "The Giggity Wife"
2011 Señora Chalupa The Cleveland Show Episode - "The Essence of Cleveland"
2009 - 2020 Gloria Pritchett Modern Family Main Character
2008 Pilar Romero Men in Trees 2 Episodes - "New Dogs, Old Tricks" and "Kiss and Don't Tell"
2008 Leonora Fuego en la sangre 10 Episodes
2007 Sofia Montoya Dirty Sexy Money 4 Episodes - "The Nutcracker", "The Watch", "The Country House" and "The Game"
2007 Esperanza Villalobos The Knights of Prosperity 13 Episodes
2007 Alicia Oviedo Amas de casa desesperadas 23 Episodes
2007 Village Girl Entourage Episode - "Welcome to the Jungle"
2005 Lola Hernandez Hot Properties 13 Episodes
2004 Carmen Rodney Episode - "Dream Lover"
2004 Not Specified Escándalo TV de noche Episode, 7 October 2004
2004 April Perez Eve Episode - "Party All the Time"
2002 Selma My Wife and Kids Episode - "Samba Story"
1995 Irasema Acapulco, cuerpo y alma Episode #1.1

Awards[]

Teen Choice[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2015 Choice Movie: Liplock Shared with Reese Witherspoon Hot Pursuit
2015 Choice Movie: Chemistry Shared with Reese Witherspoon Hot Pursuit
2012 Choice TV Actress: Comedy Modern Family
2011 Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer Modern Family

Screen Actors Guild[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2016 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family
2015 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family
2014 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family
2013 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family
2013 Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Modern Family
2012 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family
2012 Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Modern Family
2011 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family
2010 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Shared with Julie, Ty, Aubrey, Jesse, Nolan, Sarah, Ed, Rico, Eric, Ariel. Modern Family

Satelitte Awards[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2011 Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Modern Family

People's Choice Awards, USA[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated
2015 Favorite Comedic TV Actress
2013 Favorite Comedic TV Actress

Online Film & Television Association (OFTA)[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2014 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Modern Family
2012 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Modern Family
2011 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Modern Family
2010 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Modern Family

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2014 Favorite Funny Star Blimp Award
2012 Favorite Movie Actress Blimp Award The Smurfs (Odile)

Imagen Foundation Awards[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2010 Best Actress - Television Imagen Award Modern Family

Image Awards[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2015 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Image Award Modern Family
2014 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Image Award Modern Family
2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Image Award Modern Family
2011 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Image Award Modern Family

Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA)[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2013 TV Performance of the Year - Actress Dorian Award Modern Family

Critics Choice Television Awards[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2011 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Critics' Choice TV Award Modern Family

ALMA Awards[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2012 Favorite Movie Actress-Supporting Role ALMA Award The Three Stooges
2012 Favorite TV Actress - Leading Role In A Comedy ALMA Award Modern Family
2011 Favorite TV Actress - Leading Role In A Comedy ALMA Award Modern Family
2009 Actress in Film ALMA Award Madea Goes to Jail

Primetime Emmy Awards[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2013 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Modern Family
2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Modern Family
2011 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Modern Family
2010 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Modern Family

Golden Globes, USA[]

Year Award Notes Won Nominated Title of TV/Film
2014 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Golden Globe Modern Family
2013 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Golden Globe Modern Family
2012 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Golden Globe Modern Family
2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Golden Globe Modern Family

Quotes[]

Quote1 I'm a natural blonde. But when I started acting, I would go to auditions and they didn't know where to put me because I was voluptuous and had the accent--but I had blonde hair. It was ignorance: they thought every Latin person looks like Salma Hayek. Quote2
Quote1 If you see me without mascara, my eyelashes are completely blonde, I'm very, very fair-skinned. Quote2
Quote1 My father told me if I did anything artistic, I would look like a hooker. I told him, "With these huge boobs that I inherited from your mother, I already look like a hooker!". Quote2
Quote1 [on turning down the controversial role of Charlotte Bless in The Paperboy (2012)]
It was a fun role. I was so glad that I didn't have to pee in anyone's face, though. I was glad it was not me. For [Nicole Kidman], that's nothing. For me, it would have been three weeks of stress. How am I going to pee in there?
Quote2
Quote1 [on her discomfort with her breasts at age 13]
I wanted surgery. I told my mom, "As soon as I'm older, please take these boobs away." She said, "Sofia, shut up. When you're 18, it will be different." I was like "Why would I want these huge boobs?". I'm a 34DD. It's hard to dress. No matter what I wear, I look like a stripper.
Quote2
Quote1 [on her current feelings about her breasts]
I'm grateful I have them, and honestly, they've helped me a lot in my career. And I've always felt sexy.
Quote2
Quote1 [on her role in The Three Stooges (2012)]
I play a mean woman that tries to manipulate the Three Stooges into killing her husband so that she gets all the money.
Quote2
Quote1 [on her younger brother deported after being arrested]
To see somebody dying over 10 years, little by little, that's the worst punishment. Now he's like another person.
Quote2
Quote1 Los Angeles is crazy. The women all look the same now. That thing with the cheeks. Like Madonna. Who do they think they're fooling? It doesn't make them look young. You end up looking like a freak. Quote2
Quote1 People shouldn't stay married because of the kids. That's torture for everyone. Quote2

Gallery[]

ved Modern Family  cast
Main cast
Ty BurrellJulie BowenSarah HylandAriel WinterNolan GouldEd O'NeillSofía VergaraRico Rodriguez IIJeremy MaguireJesse Tyler FergusonEric StonestreetAubrey Anderson-Emmons
Recurring cast
Fred WillardShelley LongNathan LaneElizabeth BanksAdam DeVineReid EwingSteve Zahn
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