Sofia Vergara says that her Colombian accent hasn’t always allowed her to land roles she’s wanted. Vergara, who is currently starring as Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s ...

Eight years ago nobody had an accent like this on television.” In her latest project with Netflix, Vergara portrays another Colombian character: real-life drug lord Griselda Blanco.

Several “disgusted” fans slammed Teresa Giudice for “making fun of” Sofía Vergara’s Colombian accent while also dubbing her the “rudest” celebrity she’s ever met.

Then came "Griselda," a limited series on Netflix in which Vergara embraced her heritage and accent, and spoke primarily Spanish. In this role, she wasn't just allowed — she was encouraged to ...

"I hate to say that because you know, I’m Italian, she’s Colombian, she has an accent – she has more of an accent than me!… You would think she would be nice, like she’s an immigrant.… No!

After a decade chewing lumps out of her Colombian accent as Modern Family’s comedy glamourpuss Gloria, it’s easy to see why Sofía Vergara would be keen to get her teeth into a meatier role ...

Vergara, who is currently starring as Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s “Griselda,” has intentionally sought characters where her accent is an asset.