Sofía Vergara

Nicknamed "La Toti" by her family. Went to a bilingual elementary school, where she learned English. Named her only son, Manolo, after a character in her favorite movie, Scarface . Studied dentistry for three years, but turned to modeling after being discovered by a photographer while walking on the beach in her native Colombia. Worked on commercials for Pepsi, Miller Lite and McDonald's. Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu presented her with the Hispanic Woman of the Year award in 1999.… Show more Survived thyroid cancer. Created the Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia charity. Launched her own clothing line, Vergara by Sofia. ~ Rovi

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