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Sofia Vergara is a Colombian-American actress, television personality, and producer. She played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the television comedy Modern Family, a role that brought her international recognition and several award nominations. Vergara also served as a judge on America's Got Talent, joining the NBC competition series in 2020. Her screen work has included television comedy, film roles, and Spanish-language projects earlier in her career.
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When did Sofia Vergara become a judge on America's Got Talent?
She joined the America's Got Talent judging panel for season 15 in 2020, alongside Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel. It marked her first major regular TV role after Modern Family ended that same year.
How long did Sofia Vergara play Gloria on Modern Family?
She played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett for the show's entire run of 11 seasons, from 2009 to 2020. The role earned her four consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in the early 2010s.
What did Sofia Vergara star in after Modern Family?
Her highest-profile post-Modern Family role was the Netflix miniseries Griselda, which premiered in January 2024, in which she played Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco and also served as a producer. It was a dramatic departure from her comedy work.
How did Sofia Vergara become famous before Modern Family?
She first became well known across Latin America and among US Spanish-language audiences as co-host of the Univision travel series Fuera de serie in the mid-1990s. That hosting career paved the way for English-language film and television roles in the 2000s.
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