Sofía Vergara
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara
Date of Birth: July 10, 1972
Place of Birth: Barranquilla, Colombia
Height: 170 cm (5′7″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nationality: Colombian-American
Ancestry: Colombian (Spanish, Italian, Indigenous roots)
Languages: Spanish, English
Marital Status: Divorced from Joe Manganiello (2015–2023); previously married to Joe Gonzalez (1991–1993)
Children: 1 — Manolo Gonzalez Vergara (b. 1991)
Occupation: Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, TV Host
Education: Studied dentistry at Universidad Nacional de Colombia (did not finish)
Net Worth: $180M+ (2025 estimate)
Businesses: Founder of Sofia Jeans (Walmart), Toty by Sofia Vergara (skincare), Sofia by Sofia Vergara (fragrance), Latin World Entertainment talent agency
Total Social Followers: 30M+ across platforms
Properties: Homes in Los Angeles, Miami, and Barranquilla
Notable Works: Modern Family, Hot Pursuit, Chef, Griselda
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, into a Roman Catholic family.
- Nicknamed “Toti” as a child.
- Discovered by a photographer on a beach, leading to early modeling opportunities.
- Began studying dentistry but left to pursue a career in entertainment.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1990s: Rose to fame as a TV host on Univision shows.
- 2009–2020: Starred as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in Modern Family, earning worldwide recognition.
- 2011–2020: Ranked among the highest-paid TV actresses for nearly a decade.
- 2015: Starred alongside Reese Witherspoon in Hot Pursuit.
- 2020: Became a judge on America’s Got Talent.
- 2024: Played Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s miniseries Griselda, earning critical acclaim.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 4× Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Modern Family.
- 4× Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2015).
- Named one of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in Entertainment.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Sofía was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000 but made a full recovery.
- She was the highest-paid actress on TV for eight years in a row.
- She co-founded Latin World Entertainment, a talent management and marketing firm.
- She launched her own jeans and fashion line at Walmart, highly successful in sales.
- Her perfumes rank among the top-selling celebrity fragrances worldwide.
- She was discovered at 17 while walking on a beach in Colombia.
- She once considered becoming a dentist before pursuing showbiz.
- Sofía is bilingual and often mixes English and Spanish in interviews.
- She has hosted major award shows in both English and Spanish.
- She has been included in People magazine’s “Most Beautiful” list multiple times.
- She received a Daytime Emmy nomination for producing Spanish-language content.
- She became a U.S. citizen in 2014.
- Sofía has her own line of furniture and home décor products.
- Her nickname “Toti” is still used by family and friends.
- She is one of the most influential Latin actresses in Hollywood history.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofía Vergara born and how old is she?
She was born on July 10, 1972; she is years old as of 2025.
Who was Sofía Vergara married to?
She was married to Joe Gonzalez (1991–1993) and Joe Manganiello (2015–2023).
Does Sofía Vergara have children?
Yes, she has one son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara (b. 1991).
What is her net worth?
Her net worth is estimated at over $180M (2025).
What businesses does she own?
She owns Sofia Jeans, Toty skincare, fragrance lines, and Latin World Entertainment.
What was her breakout role?
Her breakout role was Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Modern Family.
What awards has she won?
She has multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Where does she live?
She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Is Sofía Vergara still acting?
Yes, she remains active in acting, modeling, and business ventures.