A new facet in Sofía Vergara’s career
From her iconic role in ‘Modern Family’ to her recent foray into the Netflix series ‘Griselda’, Sofía Vergara has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. However, behind her success and charismatic public image, she hides a less glamorous reality: the serious health problems she has faced as a result of her dedication to the art of acting.
A risky challenge: Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco
Earlier this year, Sofia Vergara starred in the hit Netflix series Griselda, playing a prominent Colombian mobster who built a drug trafficking empire. To achieve the transformation, Vergara underwent a rigorous preparation process, which included changes to her physical appearance and a deep dive into the character’s psychology.
In the production, under the direction of Andrés Baiz, viewers are transported into the life of the famous criminal leader, a prominent Colombian drug trafficker. The plot focuses on her extensive career as a mobster, which she left a trail of death in Colombia before establishing her drug trafficking empire. This performance earned Sofía Vergara critical praise, highlighting her dramatic ability and distancing her from her well-known role as a comedian.
The suffering behind the scenes: Sofía Vergara’s health problems
However, the price of the transformation turned out to be higher than Vergara had anticipated. During the filming of the series, the actress experienced serious health problems, especially related to her back. The constant wearing of tight clothing and the posture demanded by her role put extreme pressure on her spine, causing intense pain that persisted throughout the entire production and beyond. According to Vergara, these discomforts will accompany her for the rest of her life.
Throughout the 6 months of filming the series, Sofía Vergara was forced to wander around the set in a hunched position, as back pain arose with every movement she made. Although the series has come to an end and Sofía Vergara has moved on to other projects, the aftermath of her experience as Griselda Blanco continues to haunt her. The chronic back problems that developed during filming persist, serving as a constant reminder of the sacrifices she made in pursuit of artistic perfection.
