Sofía Vergara is a Colombian and American actress and television personality best known for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the sitcom Modern Family (2009–2020) and her portrayal of Griselda Blanco in the Netflix miniseries Griselda (2024). Her performances in these roles earned her multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards nominations. Vergara's success on Modern Family also established her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the United States.
July 10, 1972: Sofía Vergara's Birth
On July 10, 1972, Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara was born, marking the beginning of her journey as a Colombian and American actress and television personality.
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1986: Louisiana's Embryo Law
In 1986, Louisiana passed a law declaring embryos to be "juridical persons", granting them the right to sue or be sued, a law that was later relevant to a legal case involving Sofía Vergara's embryos.
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September 16, 1991: Birth of Son Manolo
On September 16, 1991, Sofía Vergara's son, Manolo, was born in Colombia.
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1993: Divorce from Joe Gonzalez
In 1993, Sofía Vergara divorced her high-school sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez.
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1998: Brother's Murder and Immigration
In 1998, Sofía Vergara's older brother Rafael was murdered in Colombia, leading her to immigrate to the United States.
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2000: Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
In 2000, at the age of 28, Sofía Vergara was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, leading to treatment and recovery.
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2003: Chasing Papi Film
In 2003, Sofía Vergara acted in the English-language film "Chasing Papi", marking an early role in her English-language film career.
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2005: Four Brothers Film
In 2005, Sofía Vergara appeared in the film "Four Brothers".
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2008: Meet the Browns Film
In 2008, Sofía Vergara acted in Tyler Perry's comedy, "Meet the Browns".
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2009: Chicago on Broadway
In 2009, Sofía Vergara appeared in Chicago on Broadway as Matron Mama Morton for six weeks.
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2009: Madea Goes to Jail Film
In 2009, Sofía Vergara appeared in Tyler Perry's comedy, "Madea Goes to Jail".
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2009: Modern Family Premiere
In 2009, Sofía Vergara began her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the ABC sitcom "Modern Family", a role that would bring her significant recognition.
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2010: Emmy Nomination
In 2010, Sofía Vergara was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Modern Family.
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April 2011: Diet Pepsi Commercial
In April 2011, Sofía Vergara appeared in a Diet Pepsi commercial with David Beckham, adding to her endorsements.
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May 9, 2011: Brother's Deportation
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.
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July 2011: The Three Stooges Filming
In July 2011, Sofía Vergara finished filming "The Three Stooges", securing her first leading role in a major film.
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2011: Happy Feet Two
In 2011, Sofía Vergara had a voice-over role in the animated film "Happy Feet Two".
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2011: Endorsement Deals
In 2011, Sofía Vergara signed deals with Pepsi and CoverGirl, expanding her presence in advertising.
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January 2012: CoverGirl Advertisements
In January 2012, Sofía Vergara's advertisements as the face of CoverGirl began appearing, marking a significant endorsement deal.
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April 2012: Vida con Toty Appearance
In April 2012, Sofía Vergara appeared in her son Manolo's YouTube web series, "Vida con Toty".
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July 18, 2012: Highest-Earning Woman in U.S. Television
On July 18, 2012, Forbes.com reported that Sofía Vergara was the highest-earning woman in U.S. television, earning $19 million in the previous 12 months.
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2012: The Three Stooges Film
In 2012, Sofía Vergara acted in "The Three Stooges".
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2012: Engagement to Nick Loeb
In 2012, Sofía Vergara and her boyfriend Nick Loeb became engaged after dating for two years.
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2013: Machete Kills and Fading Gigolo Films
In 2013, Sofía Vergara appeared in "Machete Kills" and "Fading Gigolo".
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2013: Endorsement Contracts
In 2013, Sofía Vergara signed endorsement contracts with Diet Pepsi, Rooms To Go, and Synthroid, expanding her brand partnerships.
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2013: Emmy Nomination
In 2013, Sofía Vergara was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Modern Family.
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May 23, 2014: Engagement Called Off
On May 23, 2014, Sofía Vergara announced that her engagement with Nick Loeb had been called off.
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December 2014: United States Citizenship
In December 2014, Sofía Vergara became a United States citizen after getting a perfect score on her citizenship test, marking a significant milestone.
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2014: Couple's Split
Following the couple's split in 2014, Loeb filed a lawsuit for custody of the embryos in a California court.
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2014: Head & Shoulders Brand Ambassador
In 2014, Sofía Vergara became a brand ambassador for Head & Shoulders, further solidifying her presence in advertising.
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2014: Sofia by Sofia Vergara Fragrance Launch
In 2014, Sofía Vergara launched her first fragrance "Sofia by Sofia Vergara" contributing to her ventures.
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2014: Sofia by Sofia Vergara Fragrance Launch
In 2014, Sofía Vergara launched her first fragrance, "Sofia by Sofia Vergara", marking her entry into the fragrance industry.
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2014: Forbes Ranking
In 2014, Vergara was ranked as the 32nd most powerful woman in the world by Forbes, improving from her 38th position the previous year.
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May 7, 2015: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On May 7, 2015, Sofía Vergara received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring her contributions to the entertainment industry.
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November 21, 2015: Marriage to Joe Manganiello
On November 21, 2015, Sofía Vergara married Joe Manganiello in Palm Beach, Florida.
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2015: Loeb's Op-Ed
In 2015, Loeb wrote "Keeping them frozen forever is tantamount to killing them," in a 2015 op-ed in The New York Times.
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2015: Hot Pursuit Film
In 2015, Sofía Vergara appeared in the film "Hot Pursuit".
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2015: Legal Dispute Over Embryos Begins
In 2015, Sofía Vergara became involved in a legal dispute with Nick Loeb regarding the future of two fertilized embryos produced through in vitro fertilization.
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June 2016: Human Rights Campaign Video
In June 2016, Sofía Vergara participated in a Human Rights Campaign video tributing the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
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September 2016: Highest-Paid Actress in Television
As of September 2016, Forbes reported that Sofía Vergara was the highest-paid actress in television, earning $43 million in the past year.
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December 2016: Right-to-Life Lawsuit
In December 2016, a right-to-life lawsuit against Sofía Vergara was initiated in Louisiana, using Vergara's embryos as plaintiffs.
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March 2017: Venus Concept Settlement
In March 2017, Sofía Vergara reached a settlement with Venus Concept over the improper use of her likeness, protecting her brand image.
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August 2017: Lawsuit Dismissal
In August 2017, a Louisiana judge dismissed the right-to-life case against Sofía Vergara regarding her frozen embryos, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
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2017: The Emoji Movie
In 2017, Sofía Vergara had a voice-over role in the animated film "The Emoji Movie".
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2017: Legal dispute over embryos continues
In 2017, the legal dispute over the future of two fertilized embryos produced by in vitro fertilization while she was still in a relationship with Loeb continued.
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February 2020: America's Got Talent Judge Announcement
In February 2020, it was announced that Sofía Vergara would be a judge on "America's Got Talent", starting with its fifteenth season.
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2020: Modern Family Conclusion
In 2020, the ABC sitcom Modern Family, where Sofía Vergara played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, ended after running for 11 seasons.
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2020: America's Got Talent Judge
Since 2020, Sofía Vergara has been a judge on the television talent show "America's Got Talent".
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2021: Returns to America's Got Talent
In 2021, Sofia Vergara returned for her second season as a judge on America's Got Talent.
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2022: Returns to America's Got Talent
In 2022, Sofia Vergara returned for her third season as a judge on America's Got Talent.
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June 2023: Toty Beauty Brand Launch
In June 2023, Sofía Vergara launched her beauty brand "Toty", named after her childhood nickname.
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July 17, 2023: Separation Announcement
On July 17, 2023, Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced their separation and plans to divorce.
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2023: Returns to America's Got Talent
In 2023, Sofia Vergara returned for her fourth season as a judge on America's Got Talent.
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February 2024: Divorce Finalized
In February 2024, the divorce between Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello was finalized.
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2024: Returns to America's Got Talent
In 2024, Sofia Vergara returned for her fifth season as a judge on America's Got Talent.
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2024: Despicable Me 4
In 2024, Sofía Vergara had a voice-over role in the animated film Despicable Me 4.
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2024: Dios Mios Coffee Launch
In 2024, Sofía Vergara launched Dios Mios Coffee, a brand devoted to elevating female Colombian growers.
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2024: Griselda Release
In 2024, Sofía Vergara starred as Griselda Blanco in the Netflix miniseries "Griselda", earning critical acclaim.
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2024: Emmy Nomination for Griselda
In 2024, Vergara became the first Latina born in a Latin American country nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, for playing Griselda Blanco in the miniseries Griselda.
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