Recently, Netflix released the official trailer of the latest crime miniseries "Griselda", which is a series focusing on the female character of Colombian businesswoman Griselda Blanco. In recent years, there have been quite a few film and television works with heroines, but dramas like "Griselda" that use a "villain" as the heroine are really rare.
What’s even more surprising is that the person who plays the ruthless “drug lord” Griselda is Sofía Vergara.
Perhaps most domestic audiences still have the impression of her as the singing girl Gloria she played in "Modern Family". She was sexy, hot, cute and humorous.
This time in "Griselda", she transforms into a "crime queen" who is feared by everyone. From the trailer, you can feel the fierceness of her performance in it.
In addition to playing the leading role, Sofía Vergara is also the producer of the film. The film is directed by Colombian director Andrés Baiz, who is also one of the directors of the previous popular Netflix series "Narcos". The series is scheduled to be launched on January 25, 2024.
Not long ago, Sofía appeared on the cover of the October issue of VOGUE Mexico and Latin America. In the cover story, she also shared some stories about the process of creating the "Griselda" series.
In fact, she knew about the existence of Griselda Blanco as early as ten years ago. At that time, she was one of the leaders of the notorious drug cartel and was even known as the Godmother of Cocaine. "She caught my attention because she was a multi-faceted woman. She was not just a drug dealer, but also a mother, a wife and a 'monster.'"
Griselda Blanco grew from a nobody to someone infinitely closer to power , a powerful person with wealth. In the era when she rose, almost no woman could do what she did. Just mentioning her name can make countless people fear.
As Eric Newman, another producer of the show, described it, "It is exciting, emotional, funny, scary and tragic. Griselda is an antihero of the highest order, with a series of The contradiction of being out of place."
looks ordinary but is ruthless. At home, she is a single mother who devotes herself to her children. Outside, she is the gangster godmother who dominates shopping malls, and she single-handedly created one of the most profitable drug syndicates in history.
Looking back at the public images of Sofía Vergara in the past, they were almost always soft characters with great feminine charm, but this time she needs to show a strong personality that is far different from the past. For her, this It's definitely a challenge.
During the performance, in order to fully immerse herself in the role, she dyed her blond hair dark again. She had never smoked, and she also learned how to swallow clouds with ease like a villain. Breathing mist.
Director Andrés Baiz also said that for her, "This is an opportunity to reinvent herself and step out of her comfort zone. She is very brave."
After getting to know Griselda in depth, Sofía also discovered that this person seemed very different from herself. The characters actually have many similar experiences to themselves. They are also self-made women who came to the United States from Colombia, and they are also single mothers.
In fact, in China, Sofía Vergara's popularity is slightly weaker than that of some top Hollywood movie actresses, but there is no doubt that she is also one of the most famous actresses in the world with the strongest ability to attract money.
In 2020, with an annual income of US$43 million, she even beat actresses such as Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie to become the highest-paid actress in the world by Forbes that year.
As for her personal masterpiece, it is undoubtedly the "Modern Family" that became a global hit. The passionate and fiery singer Gloria she played at that time was very popular.
I believe that viewers who have watched this work will be deeply impressed by Gloria, who speaks Colombian English, has a beautiful appearance, but has a strong personality. Many people will think that this character setting is very similar to her. In fact, at that time, this character was very similar to her. The character was created based on her.
Even the character name Gloria Delgado-Pritchett was the name of her aunt. The production team asked her for her opinion before settling on it.
But compared to Gloria in the play, Sofía's own growth path is actually much more bumpy.
As a teenager, Sofía was discovered by a photographer while walking on a beach in Colombia, and she soon received offers for modeling and television work. Soon after, she appeared in a Pepsi commercial in Latin America, marking the beginning of her career. She then began studying acting at an acting academy.
But at the age of eighteen, when her career was just starting, she took an unconventional path and chose to marry her childhood sweetheart, and later gave birth to her son Manolo. What's even more unexpected is that the marriage ended after just over two years, and she became a single mother.
At that time, in addition to raising her son alone, she also had to take care of her work as a model and actor. She was also somewhat famous in Colombia.
In 1998, her brother was murdered in a kidnapping case, so she brought her mother and sister to Miami, United States, to work and live. But the good times didn't last long. Two years later, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and she had to fight the disease for a long time.
At this time, she was only 28 years old, and she had already experienced a series of life changes such as divorce, death of relatives, and cancer. However, from beginning to end, Sofía was not defeated by these things and was still working hard for her family.
It is not easy for an "outsider" to gain a foothold in Hollywood. During most of the role auditions, her Colombian accent was not an advantage. At that time, in order to have more acting opportunities, she hired a speaking teacher. to help me correct my pronunciation, but with little success.
"I'm often not the youngest or smartest girl in the room, but I'm always the one who works the hardest. Dreams don't come true if you just sit back and accept reality."
Despite the frequent setbacks, she never Give up looking for opportunities and keep working towards them.
It was not until she met the crew of "Modern Family" when she was 37 years old that her career had a breakthrough. Faced with the popularity, she always maintained her original intention and cherished every performance opportunity. In her words, " I worked like an animal".
In the end, her hard work paid off, and she won four Screen Actors Guild Awards and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations for this role, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in the United States.
Sofía has good luck in her career, but on the other hand, when it comes to relationships, she has always been in bad company, and the partners she chooses always seem to tend towards those dangerous and charming "bad boys."
When she first arrived in the United States, she fell in love with a "gangster brother". Later, the man was arrested for blackmail and robbery. Later, she was with Nick Loeb, a young elite man. After the two broke up, the man even took her to court. .
▲ Sofía and Nick Loeb
Later she met another handsome actor Joe Manganiello, who even said he fell in love with her at first sight and began to pursue her. Joe is tall, handsome, and a very attractive man.
▲ Sofía and Joe Manganiello
Sofía actually didn’t want to be with him at first, because Joe was younger than her and his appearance was too eye-catching. She was worried that they would cause a lot of trouble after they got together.But in the end, she was unable to withstand the fierce pursuit of the handsome young man, and the two finally entered the marriage hall.
Since then, they have been recognized as a good-looking couple in Hollywood. They always become the center of attention every time they attend an event together, and they often show their affection publicly.
But just this year, the two were caught off guard and it was reported that the man wanted Sofía to give him a child. You must know that Sofía is 51 years old this year. Pregnancy is definitely a very risky matter for her. She would rather let her wife risk her life and still be stubborn. This "ex-husband" is not really a The responsible other half.
Although the two have been together for 7 years and have a certain relationship foundation, after the breakup, Sofía was straightforward and free-spirited. Although she was sad, she still lived a prosperous life. In her own words, I have been "having fun" for myself.
I go on vacation with a few friends, and from time to time I go to concerts of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, and occasionally I attend gatherings with the cast members of "Modern Family."
In addition to her rich leisure activities, she has not fallen behind in her career. She still serves as a judge on "America's Got Talent". In June this year, she also launched her own beauty brand Toty, which is named after her childhood nickname.
In addition, her first film "Griselda" as a producer is about to enter an intensive promotion period, and her career is booming.
I remember that Sofía once said this during the interview, "I like to do business, I like to create opportunities for myself. I try not to live for what others give."
Although it seems careless on the surface, it has always been , no matter what hardships and ups and downs she experienced, she was always able to stay positive and work hard to create a better living environment for herself and her family step by step. Who can not love such a singing girl with a bright and charming appearance and a strong and independent heart?
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