From aspiring dentist to Hollywood mogul. Explore Sofia Vergara's incredible career with some of her most intriguing facts, including creating her own brands and having a statue of her in Barranquilla. Swipe to discover her inspiring journey!

Natural Blonde

When she arrived in Hollywood, she couldn't get roles because she didn't "look Latina" due to her blonde hair. She decided to dye her hair dark to fit the stereotype and that's how she landed contracts.

Aspiring Dentist

Vergara studied dentistry for three years at the National University of Colombia, but dropped out before graduating to pursue modeling opportunities and also dedicate herself to acting.

Statue in Barranquilla

In 2024, his hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia unveiled a 6.4-meter statue in her honor. It was a tribute to his career and the pride she brought to Colombia from the pinnacle of global entertainment.

Unstoppable businesswoman

Vergara is also recognized as a businesswoman and brand ambassador, including the beauty brand Toty (inspired by her childhood nickname) and ¡Di0s Mío! Coffee, a premium coffee brand that highlights the Colombian bean and pays tribute to the women coffee growers of Colombia.

America's Got Talent

For several consecutive years, she was the highest-paid actress on American television thanks to her iconic role as Gloria Pritchett on Modern Family. This not only led to her becoming the first Latina judge on America's Got Talent in 2020, but also to receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her the second Colombian to receive this honor Shakira was the first, and interestingly she's also from Barranquilla.

Family & Pets

Vergara has stated on more than one occasion that her family is her driving force, and that's why she's very close to her son Manolo and her cousins and nephews, admitting that her family is quite large. She's also very close to her dog Amore, a Chihuahua she adopted in 2024.