Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara

Born July 10, 1972

Vergara is a Colombian-born actress, entrepreneur and model. She became widely known in the late 90s for cohosting several TV shows on the Hispanic network Univision. Her first notable English acting gig was in the 2003 film Chasing Papi. She has also appeared in other films, including Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns and Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail. Vergara reached stardom in her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom Modern Family, for which she has been nominated for a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy and three Screen Actors Guild awards. She is releasing her first clothing line, Sofia Vergara for Kmart, in the fall of 2011.

WATCH: How to Get Sofia Vergara’s Perfect Blowout

Want to know how Sofia Vergara gets her gorgeously long hair to look smooth, bouncy, voluminous and sexy all at the same time? The secret is a perfect blowout—and it’s done with just a round brush and a blow dryer. In this quick video, Luden Ovidio Henriquez, a hair stylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in New York City, reveals exactly how to twirl your brush to create that signature Sofia style. Watch here!

Star Tracker: Mana, Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara and more

Maná is breaking records! The Mexican band has four back-to-back concerts set up at Los Angeles’s Staples Center, tying them with Britney Spears as the only artists ever to headline and sell out eight shows at that venue.

Star Tracker: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Odette Annable, Alejandro Sanz and More

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7 Latinas Who Should Get Emmy Nominations!

Every year, the Emmy Awards have a ton of repeat nominees (we’re talking of course about the usual suspects: Steve Carell, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, etc). but every year there are also a few fresh faces and a few surprises. With that said, here are seven talented Latina stars whose names should be called out when nominations for the 63rd annual primetime Emmy Awards are announced on July 14!

William Levy

— Is William Levy a gigolo? Well, the Cuban actor will be if he accepts the role being offered to him by Mexican producer Omar Suarez in the new Tennessee Williams play, Sweet Birth of Youth

— You know those people who tell...

 Latinas Who Graduated or Pursued College Degrees

Most celebrities are known for their beauty, sense of fashion, taste in men or sometimes even (gasp!) their raw talent. But rarely are they ever admired for their brains.

So, in the spirit of all the recent inspirational commencement speeches we’ve heard, we decided to tip a hat to the Latina celebs who have stuck to their guns and pursued degrees in higher education. Here’s to setting an example with your actions chicas!

Star Tracker: Cristina Saralegui

— Cristina Saralegui may have left Univision, but our favorite Latin Oprah is ready for her Telemundo debut. Her new show, Cristina Presenta premieres with a finale special about the hit telenovela La Reina del Sur next Tuesday!

— We know Lady Gaga always has a solid vision for...

Sofia Vergara Lands Role in Sexy New Thriller

It seems fitting that recently anointed CoverGirl spokeswoman, Sofía Vergara, would also land a role in in a sexual thriller at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Huffington Post reports that The Paperboy, which will also star Hollywood hunk Matthew McConaughey, is the brainchild of director Lee Daniels and is based on the 1995 book of the same name by author Pete Dexter....

Beauty Transformation: Sofia Vergara

When you picture Sofia Vergara, do you see long, thick brunette hair, rocking curves, and bombshell style? Well, this COVERGIRL wasn’t always that way! The sexy colombiana has certainly changed up her look since she hit Hollywood in 2002. Click through to see how she’s transformed.