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Sofia Vergara Stars in Netflix's 'Griselda': A Dramatic Retelling of the Notorious Cartel Leader

Colombian Cartel Leader - Drug Trade Drama - Griselda Blanco - Netflix - Sofia Vergara

Explore the dramatic world of Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix's latest series featuring Sofia Vergara. Check out the review here!

Netflix's 'Griselda' showcases Sofia Vergara in a career-best performance as she portrays the infamous Colombian cartel leader, Griselda Blanco. The docudrama, while visually stunning, falls short in delivering a meaningful narrative about its queenpin subject. As the series unfolds, viewers are taken through Blanco's turbulent life, unveiling the gripping tale of a 'chameleon' drug lord's rise and fall. Vergara's portrayal elevates the drug trade drama into a captivating showcase, stirring discussions about the real-life story behind the 'Cocaine Godmother.'

The series dives into Blanco's ruthless reign in the drug world, drawing parallels to other infamous figures like Pablo Escobar. Through Vergara's transformation into Griselda Blanco, the series explores the disturbing realities of the drug trade, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Despite some creative liberties, the show sheds light on the dark and intense world of cartel leaders like Blanco, offering a compelling narrative of power, crime, and downfall.

Interesting Facts: 1. Sofia Vergara's immersive makeup transformation for the role involved prosthetics to authentically portray Griselda Blanco's appearance. 2. The showrunner Eric Newman discusses Vergara's dedication to portraying Blanco's story and the challenges faced in bringing this gritty tale to life on Netflix.

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Netflix's Formulaic <i>Griselda </i> Casts Sofia Vergara as a ... (TIME)

Netflix's formulaic true-crime docudrama looks great but has nothing to say about its queenpin subject. Read TIME's review.

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Who Was Griselda Blanco? Inside the Life of the Cartel Leader Who ... (PEOPLE.com)

Griselda Blanco was a Colombian cartel leader who died in 2012. Here's everything to know about Griselda Blanco, a.k.a. The Black Widow, including her rise ...

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Griselda Blanco: The wild real life story behind the 'chameleon' drug ... (The Independent)

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'Griselda' Review: Sofia Vergara Is Incredible, Unrecognizable in ... (Daily Beast)

The actress elevates this familiar drug trade drama into something much more absorbing for a career-best performance.

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Sofia Vergara Responds to 'Griselda' Netflix Lawsuit (IndieWire)

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Meet the real Griselda Blanco: The true story behind Netflix's newest ... (Computerandvideogames.com)

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Griselda cast: Meet the characters in the Netflix drama (Radio Times)

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'Griselda' Review: A Sofia Vergara Showcase Encased in ... (IndieWire)

The 'Narcos' team tackles drug boss Griselda Blanco in a serviceable but standard limited series.

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'Griselda' Cast and Character Guide (TheWrap)

Consider this your cast guide to "Griselda" on Netflix, Sofïa Vergara's drug lord crime drama about Griselda Blanco.

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Griselda Tells the True Story of “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco (HarpersBAZAAR.com)

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Is Griselda Based on a True Story? (TownandCountrymag.com)

The new Netflix series starring Sofia Vergara recounts the rise of a notorious cartel leader nicknamed The Godmother, but how much of it is real?

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The Real Griselda Blanco Was So Notorious, Even Pablo Escobar ... (ELLE.com)

Sofia Vergara stars as the infamous drug trafficker in a new Netflix series. By Marilyn La Jeunesse. Published: Jan 25, 2024 12:49 PM EST.

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Fact checking Sofia Vergara's 'Griselda,' Netflix's new show about ... (USA TODAY)

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Inside Sofía Vergara's Transformation Into Griselda Blanco (Today.com)

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Griselda PEOPLE Review: Sofía Vergara Is Sensational as ... (PEOPLE.com)

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'Griselda' Boss on Sofía Vergara's Dramatic Transformation: “She ... (Hollywood Reporter)

'Griselda' showrunner Eric Newman talks about Vergara's passion to tell Griselda Blanco's story, makeup process, why it's limited and Netflix lawsuit.

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Griselda first reviews are in: Sofia Vergara's crime drama is fascinating (Hindustan Times)

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'Griselda' Ending: True Story Behind Phone Sex Scandal (IndieWire)

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Netflix's Glossy <i>Griselda</i> Twists Feminism Into Justification for ... (TIME)

The real Griselda Blanco was a murderous drug lord. But Netflix's 'Griselda' distorts the truth using a flimsy shroud of feminism.

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How Sofia Vergara's Makeup Transformed Her Into Griselda for Netflix (WWD)

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Netflix's miniseries “Griselda” is inspired by the real-life Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. But what happened to the Queenpin, and how did she die?

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Sofia Vergara, 'Griselda' EP Explain Series Finale, Epilogue (Variety)

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The Griselda Finale is a Familiar Cautionary Tale (Esquire.com)

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Griselda (Empire)

The drug-dealing 'Godmother' gets her own show on Netflix. Read Empire's review.

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