Sofia Vergara is a famous Colombian-American actress, television personality, and model, who is best known for her beauty and amazing sense of humour. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, she had a humble beginning but worked hard to become one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood.
Over the years, Sofia has been nominated numerous times both at Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Many recognise her as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett from the hit TV series Modern Family. Her journey from South America to becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry is nothing short of inspiring.
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Early Life
Sofia Vergara’s full name is Sofia Margarita Vergara Vergara. She was born on 10th July 1972, in Barranquilla, Colombia and raised in a catholic family. Her father, Julio Enrique Vergara, worked as a cattle rancher while her mother, Margarita Vergara was a housewife. She also had five siblings, whom she called “Toti” as a child.
Sofia attended the National University of Colombia, where she studied dentistry for three years. But realising her interest in modelling, she dropped out before completing her last two semesters.
Beginning of Career
Talking about Sofia Vergara’s career, she was picked by a photographer, who spotted her at a beach in Colombia. This led to her first modelling job, following which she received many offers for television commercials. With her stunning looks and on-screen presence, it didn’t take much time for her to become famous.
Sofia was just 17 years old when she appeared in a Pepsi commercial. In the early 2000s, she moved to Miami and started landing small roles in English-speaking TV shows and films. Since her English was weak, she had to work hard to improve it. Some of her early roles included appearances in films such as Four Brothers, Chasing Papi, and Lords of Dogtown.
Shot to Fame
Sofia’s big break came in 2009 when she was cast as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in Modern Family, an ABC sitcom. The show was an instant hit, and the audience loved Sofia’s character. With her perfect comic timing and sense of humour, she stood out in the show.
Modern Family ran for 11 seasons, from 2009 to 2020. During this time, Sofia became one of the highest-paid actresses on television as her popularity skyrocketed both nationally and internationally.
Relationship
Sofia Vergara’s personal life has also been a topic of public interest. She was first married to her high-school love, Joe Gonzalez in 1990. They had a son in 1991, but after their divorce, she focused on building her career.
In 2015, she married actor Joe Manganiello. Unfortunately, the marriage didn’t last as the two got divorced in 2024.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
According to online reports, Sofia Vergara’s net worth in 2025 is approx. $180 million. A major chunk of her wealth came from her role in Modern Family, where she was making over $500,000 per episode in later seasons.
Sofia is also a smart businesswoman and has signed many high-paying endorsement deals with brands like Pepsi, CoverGirl, etc. In addition, she co-founded Latin World Entertainment, which further added to her wealth.
