Sofia Vergara blames “that stupid accent” for her limited roles.
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The 51-year-old actress joked that until recently she was destined to play light roles, such as Gloria in the long-running TV comedy Modern family. “I'm always looking for characters because I can't do much with this stupid accent,” she told the LA Times.
In her opinion, she “can’t play a scientist or play a role.” Schindlers List “. And added: “My acting roles are somewhat limited. »
However, Sofia Vergara's new project is far from light characters. The actress plays Griselda Blanco, a famous drug trafficker who ruled Miami's drug cartels in the '70s and '80s before being arrested in 1985.
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The actress explained that she drew on her own family history to play the role in the new six-part Netflix series. Griselda. “I knew these people,” Sofia Vergara said. “My brother was in that environment. I have experienced these feelings. »