Sofía Vergarais Lola Hernandez on Hot Properties

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Sofía Vergara
Lola Hernandez on Hot Properties

Recognized as one of today's most popular and beloved Latin stars, Sofía Vergara was discovered in her native Barranquilla, Colombia. At the time she was studying to be a dentist. But an innocent walk on a local beach proved that fate had other things in store for the career-minded beauty. Glimpsed by a well-known photographer, she was soon starring in a Pepsi commercial, launching a successful international modeling career that later expanded into television and film.

When she hosted Univision's popular 1995 travel series, "Fuera de Serie," she became known as the queen of Thursday night television in over 40 Latin American countries where the program is seen. In her role on "Hot Properties," she becomes the first Hispanic star - male or female -- to do a television cross-over into the general market.

Vergara's accomplishments include gracing over 150 covers of international magazines and hosting dozens of Hispanic events. After appearing in several advertisements for various Fortune 500 Companies, their sales and/or memberships increased by up to 44% in Hispanic communities.

Her film career was triggered by a stunning and humorous presentation at FOX's 2000 "American Comedy Awards." Shortly thereafter, director Barry Sonnenfeld cast Vergara in Disney's 2001 comedy film, "Big Trouble," starring Tim Allen and Rene Russo. In 2002 she landed a dramatic role in the independent film "The 24th Day," and went on to get her first lead in the 2003 comedy, "Chasing Papi." She appeared in "Soul Plane" in 2004, next to Tom Arnold and Snoop Dogg, and subsequently in the skateboarding epic, "Lords of Dogtown." Upcoming film roles include a leading part in the action drama "Four Brothers," directed by John Singleton and starring Mark Wahlberg. She will also star in the comedy "Grilled" with Ray Romano and Kevin James.

In 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú awarded Vergara the Hispanic Woman of the Year Award, commending her on her leadership and representation. She was also honored in 2001 with the Women of Hope Award from the City of Hope for her work as the most outstanding Hispanic woman of the year, her active participation in community causes, inspiring Latin women to fight for their dreams and serving as an example to the community. It was the first time that a Colombian received this award. In 2003 Vergara donated a pediatric cancer pavilion to help sick children in her native Barranquilla through the charity she sponsors, Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia, to which she donates proceeds from her calendar sales.

Vergara, whose web page, www.Sofiavergara.com, averages 12 million hits a month, is also an accomplished businesswoman. In Miami in the fall of 2004, one of her biggest dreams came true as she launched her own clothing line, "Vergara by Sofía," in an event attended by high profile business personalities, celebrities and special guests, including Colombia's President Alvaro

Uribe. She launched the project under her own terms -- ensuring that all of the 1,000-plus jobs resulting from this particular business went to her hometown. The clothing line will be available in the U.S. in 2006.

Understandably Vergara has become a role model for many young Latinas. Her spirit and relentless quest to work hard -- for what some believe to be unattainable goals -- make her an inspiration.

Vergara and her 13-year-old son, Manolo, currently live in Los Angeles. A voracious reader, she reads all kinds of books, often one a day. She also enjoys attending Formula-1 car races and travels wherever the international sport is held.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
HOMETOWN: Barranquilla, Colombia
BIRTHDATE: July 10, 1972

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