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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress, model, television host, and producer born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on July 10, 1972. She is best known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the sitcom *Modern Family* and for her 2024 role as Griselda Blanco in *Griselda*.

Early life and career

Vergara was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and began her career in modelling before moving into television hosting and acting. Sources describe her early work in Spanish-language media before her transition to English-language roles.

Breakthrough with Modern Family

She became widely known for portraying Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on *Modern Family* from 2009 to 2020. The role brought major award recognition and established her as one of television’s best-known comedy performers.

Film and later television work

Vergara appeared in a range of film and television projects after her breakthrough, including *Big Trouble*, *The Smurfs*, *Chef*, *Hot Pursuit*, and *Griselda*. In 2024, her performance in *Griselda* brought renewed awards attention.

Public profile and media career

In addition to acting, Vergara has worked as a television host and judge on entertainment programs. She is also known as a prominent Colombian-American media personality and business figure.

Key facts

  • She gained wide recognition for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on *Modern Family*.
  • She portrayed Griselda Blanco in the Netflix limited series *Griselda* in 2024.
  • Before her acting breakthrough, she worked as a model and television host.
  • She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and later became a Colombian-American entertainer.
  • Her film credits include *Meet the Browns*, *Machete Kills*, *The Smurfs*, *Chef*, and *Hot Pursuit*.

Frequently asked 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*.
Where was Sofía Vergara born?
She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia.
What was Sofía Vergara’s role in *Griselda*?
She portrayed Griselda Blanco in the Netflix limited series *Griselda*.
What kind of work did Sofía Vergara do before acting?
She worked as a model and television host before becoming widely known as an actress.

References

  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.