Sofia Vergara earned her fifth Emmy Award nomination today for her portrayal of real-life drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in the Netflix miniseries Griselda, the first dramatic role of her career. The recognition makes the Colombian-born Vergara the first Latina born in a Latin country to be nominated in the Lead Actress in a Limited Series category.
Sofia Vergara Makes History in 2024 Emmys Nominations for Griselda
Latin American Anya Taylor-Joy, who won in The Queen's Gambit category, was born in Miami to an Argentinian father.
Vergara's four previous Emmy nominations (2010-2013) were in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category for her portrayal of Gloria Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family.
From creators Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard, Griselda chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Set in Miami in the 1970s and ’80s, Blanco’s lethal mix of unexpected cruelty and charm helps her expertly navigate business and family.
