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| − | Sofía Margarita Vergara was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her mother, Margarita Vergara Dávila de Vergara, is a | + | Sofía Margarita Vergara was born and raised in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla Barranquilla, Colombia]. Her mother, Margarita Vergara Dávila de Vergara, is a housewife and her father, Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo, provides cattle to the meat industry. |
She was educated at a private bilingual Spanish/English school. She then went on to study pre-dentistry. However, Sofía was discovered by a photographer, whilst at the beach, and this led to various jobs in modeling and television. At age 23 she was a runway model. | She was educated at a private bilingual Spanish/English school. She then went on to study pre-dentistry. However, Sofía was discovered by a photographer, whilst at the beach, and this led to various jobs in modeling and television. At age 23 she was a runway model. | ||
| − | From 1995 to 1998 she co-hosted a travel show, ‘Fuera de serie’ which gave her exposure in the United States. Her first film role was ‘El Gran Lío’ in 2002. Her breakthrough role was as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the American Television series ‘Modern Family’ in 2009. | + | From 1995 to 1998 she co-hosted a travel show, ‘Fuera de serie’ which gave her exposure in the United States. Her first film role was ‘El Gran Lío’ in 2002. Her breakthrough role was as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the American Television series [http://abc.go.com/shows/modern-family ‘Modern Family’] in 2009. |
In 2010-2013 she received 4 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for this role. | In 2010-2013 she received 4 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for this role. | ||
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=== Humanitarian Causes and Philanthropic Donations === | === Humanitarian Causes and Philanthropic Donations === | ||
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Sofia Vergara has supported the following charities: Alzheimer's Association, American Foundation for Equal Rights, Cure Duchenne, Entertainment Industry Foundation, NALIP, Stand Up To Cancer, THORN | Sofia Vergara has supported the following charities: Alzheimer's Association, American Foundation for Equal Rights, Cure Duchenne, Entertainment Industry Foundation, NALIP, Stand Up To Cancer, THORN | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005527/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm IMDB - Sofia Vergara] | [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005527/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm IMDB - Sofia Vergara] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:14, 8 December 2014
Sofía Margarita Vergara was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her mother, Margarita Vergara Dávila de Vergara, is a housewife and her father, Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo, provides cattle to the meat industry.
She was educated at a private bilingual Spanish/English school. She then went on to study pre-dentistry. However, Sofía was discovered by a photographer, whilst at the beach, and this led to various jobs in modeling and television. At age 23 she was a runway model.
From 1995 to 1998 she co-hosted a travel show, ‘Fuera de serie’ which gave her exposure in the United States. Her first film role was ‘El Gran Lío’ in 2002. Her breakthrough role was as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the American Television series ‘Modern Family’ in 2009.
In 2010-2013 she received 4 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for this role.
Engagement in Cultural Diplomacy[edit]
Humanitarian Causes and Philanthropic Donations[edit]
Sofia Vergara has supported the following charities: Alzheimer's Association, American Foundation for Equal Rights, Cure Duchenne, Entertainment Industry Foundation, NALIP, Stand Up To Cancer, THORN
