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Sofia Vergara Faces Lawsuit Over Griselda Blanco Portrayal in Netflix Series

Acting Roles - Colombian Culture - Drug Lord - Griselda - Legal Battles - Netflix

Discover the drama surrounding Sofia Vergara's role as the infamous drug lord in 'Griselda' and the legal battles she's facing.

Sofia Vergara finds herself in the midst of controversy as she portrays Griselda Blanco in the Netflix series 'Griselda'. The actress, known for her role in 'Modern Family', is being sued by the family of the notorious Colombian drug lord. Despite her Colombian roots, Vergara admits to never having heard of Blanco prior to this role. The series, sparking criticism and legal issues, showcases Vergara in a major transformation as she embodies the character.

Reflecting on her challenging portrayal, Vergara emphasizes the nuance required to depict Blanco's character authentically. The show, facing a lawsuit from Blanco's son, has attracted attention and mixed reviews regarding Vergara's performance as the 'Cocaine Godmother'. Despite limited acting opportunities due to stereotypes surrounding her accent, Vergara takes on the dramatic role with dedication and prosthetic transformations.

Amid the legal battles and personal challenges, Sofía Vergara remains dedicated to her portrayal of Griselda Blanco. The fictional miniseries on Netflix offers a dramatization inspired by the controversial life of the drug lord. Through her role, Vergara confronts stereotypes and assumptions, embodying the complex character with a newfound perspective. The actress's journey from her comedic success on 'Modern Family' to the intense portrayal of Blanco showcases her versatility and commitment to her craft.

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Sofia Vergara and Netflix being sued by family of infamous drug lord ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Sofia Vergara's portrayal of Griselda Blanco has the actress facing a lawsuit in Miami filed by the family of the infamous Colombian drug lord.

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Sofia Vergara Reflects on Portraying a Drug Lord in 'Griselda ... (Billboard)

Sofia Vergara reflects on her challenging role as Griselda Blanco in Netflix's 'Griselda,' which also features Karol G in her acting debut.

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How Sofía Vergara Created Her Tony Soprano Role (The New York Times)

This star of “Modern Family” said that nuance was crucial to her portrayal of the Miami drug lord Griselda Blanco in the new Netflix miniseries “Griselda.”

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Sofia Vergara makes major transformation for 'Griselda' (KGET 17)

Sofia Vergara was surprised that despite the fact she grew up in Colombia, she had never heard of the infamous Griselda Blanco who was also known as “The ...

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Netflix show starring Sofía Vergara as drug lord Griselda sparks ... (Axios)

The six-part series "Griselda" is facing a lawsuit from the late drug lord's son and criticism over Vergara's casting.

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Sofia Vergara Opens Up About Portraying Griselda Blanco Amid ... (Entertainment Tonight)

The actress portrays the infamous 'Cocaine Godmother' in an upcoming Netflix limited series, out Jan. 25.

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Netflix's Griselda starring Sofia Vergara as 'Cocaine Godmother ... (LADbible)

The narcos crime drama inspired by a notorious drug lord and starring Modern Family's Sofia Vergara has landed on Netflix.

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Sofia Vergara: Acting Roles are Limited Because of This Stupid Accent (Variety)

Sofia Vergara is taking on her most dramatic role yet in Netflix's “Griselda,” in which she plays infamous Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.

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Sofia Vergara Shuts Down Kelly Clarkson's Assumption Her ... (PEOPLE.com)

Sofia Vergara wants people to know that a lot of work (and prosthetics) went into transforming into Griselda Blanco for her upcoming Netflix series.

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Sofia Vergara is unrecognisable as 'Cocaine Godmother' Griselda ... (ABC Life)

The real-life son of the late cartel boss filed a lawsuit against Netflix last week over the upcoming miniseries about his mother's life.

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'Griselda' cast, release date, where to watch Sofía Vergara star as ... (USA TODAY)

Netflix's limited series with Sofía Vergara is a "fictionalized dramatization" inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco. Here's what you need to know.

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Sofía Vergara taken aback by Kelly Clarkson calling her jaw ... (New York Post)

Sofía Vergara, 51, tells Kelly Clarkson, 41, to "shut up" after she called Vergara's transformation for the Netflix series subtle.

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A Personal Loss Motivated Sofía Vergara To Take On Griselda Blanco (Forbes)

Though she was hugely successful portraying Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in ABC's laugh-out-loud hit series Modern Family, Sofía Vergara had her heart set on ...

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