Sofia Vergara Talks About Being Part Of A 'Modern Family'

Actress Sofia Vergara stopped by the studio to talk about her starring role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the smash hit ABC comedy Modern Family.

Filmed in mockumentary-style, on the show, Gloria (Vergara) is the younger wife of Jay (Ed O'Neill). They're newlyweds of 6 months and she has a young son from a previous marriage, Manny. She’s a very supportive mother that encourages her son to be different. She has a very thick Colombian accent and is proud of her heritage.

In a recent interview she said "I go out to a mall or restaurant and when somebody hears me they'll go, “Oh my God, it's your real accent, and I tell them yeah, I guess I'm not that good an actress.” Yet, she admits at times her comical character forces her to emphasize certain pronunciations. "I do make the accent a little stronger.”

Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Vergara has been easing into the America market from the South American market. She’s well-known for her modeling work, and her first notable American acting gig in the movie Chasing Papi.

Modern Family airs Wednesdays at 9pm. For more information, visit abc.go.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay