Early Life and Education of Sofía Vergara: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Sofía Vergara. A timeline of key moments.

Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress and television personality recognized for her work, earning multiple Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. Notably, she is also one of the highest-paid actresses in the United States.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

July 10, 1972: Sofía Vergara's Birth

On July 10, 1972, Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara was born. She is a Colombian and American actress and television personality known for her work in television and film.

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September 16, 1991: Birth of Son Manolo

On September 16, 1991, Sofía Vergara's son, Manolo, was born in Colombia.

1993: Divorced Joe Gonzalez

In 1993, Sofía Vergara divorced her high-school sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez, after being married since she was 18.

1998: Brother's Murder and Immigration to the U.S.

In 1998, Sofía Vergara's older brother Rafael was murdered in Colombia, leading her to immigrate to the United States and settle in Miami, Florida.

May 9, 2011: Brother Julio Deported to Colombia

On May 9, 2011, Sofía Vergara's younger brother Julio was deported from the United States to Colombia after being arrested in April that year due to a longtime drug addiction.

2012: Engagement to Nick Loeb

In 2012, Sofía Vergara and her boyfriend Nick Loeb became engaged after dating for two years.

May 23, 2014: Engagement to Nick Loeb Called Off

On May 23, 2014, Sofía Vergara announced that her engagement to Nick Loeb had been called off.

December 2014: Became a United States Citizen

During her December 2014 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Sofía Vergara revealed that she had become a United States citizen after getting a perfect score on her citizenship test.

November 21, 2015: Married Joe Manganiello

On November 21, 2015, Sofía Vergara married True Blood star Joe Manganiello in Palm Beach, Florida, after being engaged on Christmas Eve 2014.

June 2016: Tribute to Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims

In June 2016, Sofía Vergara participated in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

March 2017: Settlement with Venus Concept

In March 2017, Sofía Vergara reached a settlement with Venus Concept for alleged improper use of her likeness, regarding endorsements for their beauty products.

July 17, 2023: Separation from Joe Manganiello Announced

On July 17, 2023, Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced to Page Six that they have separated and are planning to divorce after seven years of marriage.