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Sofía Vergara Biography

Birth Name:Sofía Margarita Vergara

Birth Place:Barranquilla, Colombia

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 2013, she started a campaign to help educate individuals about hypothyroidism
Was nominated for a 2010 Imagen Foundation Award for best television actress
Founded the underwear company Eby, which gives10 percent of its sales to teh Seven Bar Foundation to provide microfinancing to businesswomen
Discovered by a talent scout on a beach at the age of 17, she was cast in a Diet Pepsi commercial
Studied pre-dentistry for three years at a university in Colombia before deciding to enter the entertainment business
Best known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in "Modern Family․"
Though well known for her dark hair, she is a natural blonde
Was featured in the Carlos Vives 1997 music video "Que Diera․"

Awards

2009ALMA Award-Actress in Film: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2010Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011ALMA Award-Favorite TV Actress - Leading Role In A Comedy: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: winner
2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2011INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer: nominated
2012ALMA Award-Favorite TV Actress - Leading Role In A Comedy: nominated
2012ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actress-Supporting Role: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2013Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actress: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013TV Guide Award-Favorite Actress: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2014Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Chemistry: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
2016Blimp Award-Favorite Family TV Actress: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: winner
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Female TV Star: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Actress: nominated
2024Imagen Award-Best Actress - Drama (Television): winner
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
2024Talento-Mejor Actriz / Actor Principal de Serie Biográfica: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2025Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie): nominated
2025Septimius Award-Best American Actress: nominated