How education and upbringing influenced the life of Sofía Vergara. A timeline of key moments.
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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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February 2024: Divorce Finalized
In February 2024, the divorce between Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello was finalized.
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