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Did you know that Sofia Vergara has ‘Vergara twice in her name? Yes, you heard that right! The actor’s real name is Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara. She is arguably the most famous Colombian-American actress in the film industry.
If you thought that she is only an actor, then you are wrong. Sofia Vergara, apart from being an actor, is also a presenter, television producer and model. She has a career spanning over 24 years and has built an image of a reputed actor for herself.
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Sofia Vergara was born on July 10, 1972, in Barranquilla, Colombia. Interestingly, the district of Barranquilla has given not one but two celebrities. Popular singer Shakira is also from the same district as Sofia.
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Like many others, Sofia Vergara too did not plan on becoming an actor. In fact, she wanted to become a dentist and was studying at the University of Colombia for the same.
However, when she was at a beach with her family one day, a scout asked for a picture of her. She then shot for a Pepsi commercial while continuing her studies. However, it was then that she realized that she wanted to become a model and quit her dentistry school.
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Sofia Vergara is one of the few actors who got married at the very young age of 18. She married her high school sweetheart, José González, and a year later, gave birth to their son, Manolo. The marriage didn’t last long and at 20, she got a divorce from her husband. She raised her son alone, and in the pursuit, decided to make a career in acting.
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In 2015, Sofia Vergara decided to marry again. This time, she fell in love with Joe Manganiello. The couple became one of the most attractive couples in the world.
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Interestingly, soon after Sofia Vergara shot the pilot episode for ABC's Modern Family in the year 2009, she also made her Broadway debut. She played the prison matron named Mama Morton in the popular show ‘Chicago’.
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Since Sofia Vergara had made her Broadway debut, it meant that she needed to sing as well. And Sofia is said to have done a pretty good job at that too. The show ‘Chicago’ was performed for two months and was quite a success.
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One of the most popular American shows, ‘Desperate Housewives’ was an absolute success. The show had many international reproductions. But the most famous readaptation was the Colombian version called ‘Amos de Casa Desesperados’. For the unversed, this adaptation’s executive producer was none other than Sofia Vergara.
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The show's executive producer was no one other than Sofia Vergara, who also took the job as the narrator of the show that lasted from 2007 to 2011.
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Aside from being associated with the entertainment industry as an actor, producer and more, Sofia Vergara is a businesswoman as well. She has stepped into the fashion world with her line of jewellery, lingerie, clothing and furniture.