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Sofia Vergara

Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress, model, television host, and producer born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on July 10, 1972.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress and producer best known for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the sitcom *Modern Family*. She also drew critical attention for her 2024 portrayal of drug lord Griselda Blanco.

Early life and career

Vergara was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and started her career in modelling before moving into television hosting in Spanish-language media. She later transitioned to English-language roles, building a foundation for her acting breakthrough.

Modern Family breakthrough

From 2009 to 2020, Vergara played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on *Modern Family*. The role earned her multiple Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild nominations, and made her one of television’s most recognized comedy performers.

Film and later television work

After *Modern Family*, Vergara appeared in films like *The Smurfs*, *Chef*, and *Hot Pursuit*. In 2024, she starred as Griselda Blanco in the Netflix limited series *Griselda*, earning renewed awards attention.

In short

  • Known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on *Modern Family*.
  • Portrayed Griselda Blanco in the 2024 Netflix series *Griselda*.
  • Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and became a Colombian-American entertainer.
  • Worked as a model and TV host before acting.

Quick questions

Who is Sofía Vergara?
Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress, model, television host, and producer best known for *Modern Family* and *Griselda*.
What is Sofía Vergara best known for?
She is best known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the sitcom *Modern Family*.
What was Sofía Vergara’s role in *Griselda*?
She portrayed the drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Netflix limited series *Griselda*.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sofia-Vergara
    Supports: Birth date and place, nationality, best known for *Modern Family*, and notable credits including *Griselda*.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/sofia-vergara
    Supports: Career overview, early work as a model and TV host, major acting credits, and role in *America’s Got Talent*.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005527/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, early film role, and breakthrough role in *Modern Family*.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sof%C3%ADa_Vergara
    Supports: 2024 Emmy nomination for *Griselda* and career details.