Sofia Vergara saw her romantic dreams come true on Sunday evening, when she tied the knot with actor Joe Manganiello in a stunning ceremony on Florida, surrounded by family and friends.
Sofia and Joe, just after saying 'I do'
Her romantic nuptials cap a top year for Sofia, during which she was crowned TV's highest-earning actress with her role of Gloria in 'Modern Family'. In the US hit show, she plays a beautiful, fun-loving wife and mother of two. But if there’s one thing we adore about 'Modern Family’s Gloria Pritchett, it's her wonderful outspokenness. Oh, and her hilarious mangling of the English language.
From words of Colombian wisdom to mispronunciations and malapropisms, Sofia Vergara’s character comes out with some absolute classics. Here are just some of her most memorable lines…
Ah, Gloria. Don't go changin'!
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Why We Love Sofia Vergara
She REALLY Knows How To Party!(01 of31)
The Colombian actress is currently celebrating her 40th birthday in Mexico with her "Modern Family", co-stars Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland and a bunch of her Colombian aunts, her son Manolo and several friends. Sofia and her guests are riding on boats, sipping drinks, tanning and having fun at beach parties. She was also seen jetting off to the Rosewood Mayakoba spa resport in the Riviera Maya and visiting the Fort San Miguel in Campeche with her boyfriend Nick Loeb. Sofia, can we be your friend? (credit:AP)
She's A Survivor(02 of31)
A lot of people don't know this, but Sofia was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was just 28 years old. "I was very young and when they tell you that word...you always think 'death'; that's all you think when they tell you that, so it was pretty scary," the actress once told "Nightline". After following the treatment recommended by her doctors (surgery, iodine radiation), she made a full recovery. (credit:AP)
She Stands By Her Man(03 of31)
After her boyfriend Nick Loeb was involved in a serious car accident that put him in Intensive Care in August of 2010, Sofia stood by her man's side and made sure he fully recovered. "Thnks [sic] everybody, Nick is doing very good. Pelvix [sic] fracture, lots of pain but he is going to be ok. Gracias!!!" she tweeted just hours after the accident. (credit:Getty)
She Cares About Others(04 of31)
Earlier this year, Sofia worked with "Food for Thought"--a joint initiative between Los Angeles Unified School District and the LA Fund for Public Education that ensures that high poverty students across Los Angeles will be fed a nutritious meal before they start their day. And this weekend, for her birthday, Sofia has asked that in lieu of gifts, everyone dontate to her charity "Dreams Without Borders," a non-profit organization dedicated to instilling hope and inspiration into the lives of orphans in Vergara's home country of Colombia. Fans can personally contribute toward's Vergara's charity on her customized Giftiki page by donating a small amount or by signing and drawing on a collaborative eCard. (credit:AP)
She's A Great Mom(05 of31)
The most important guy in Sofia's life is her 20-year-old son, Manolo. Sofia constantly talks about Manolo -- who is named after Steven Bauer's character in "Scarface"--they go shopping together, and she recently began starring in her son's web reality series, "Mi Vida Con Toty" on Youtube. Cute!
She's A Great On-Screen Mom As Well(06 of31)
Can you think of a more endearing TV mom than Sofia's character Gloria Delgado-Pritchett? Gloria is always looking out for her #1 guy, her son Manny (Rico Rodriguez). (credit:AP)
She's From Barranquilla!(07 of31)
Sofia is from Barranquilla, Colombia -- just like fellow Latina A-lister, Shakira! Viva Colombia! (credit:AP)
She Has Her Own Bobblehead! (08 of31)
Last week, Sofia tweeted the happy news that she now has her very own bobblehead. 'I have my own bubble head!" she wrote. Felicidades Sofia!
She's The "Most" Beautiful(09 of31)
She was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in the world in 2012. (credit:Flickr: satin_shirt)
She's Conquered The Great White Way(10 of31)
In 2009, Sofia starred as "Mama" Morton on Broadway in the revival of "Chicago." (credit:AP)
She Married Al Bundy! (11 of31)
Sofia's onscreen husband is Ed O'Neill ("Married With Children"). What's not cool about that? (credit:AP)
She's Earning Industry Respect(12 of31)
For her work on ABC's hit show "Modern Family," Sofia has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for 2010 and 2011, along with a Golden Globe Award, and has three Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations! (credit:Flickr: jdeeringdavis)
She Has Her Own Fashion Line(13 of31)
In 2011, Sofia launched her own clothing line at Kmart, a Contemporary Lifestyle Collection made for women of all shapes and sizes. "Having my own clothing line was something I have been wanting to do for a long time," Vergara told Latina.com last January. "I love clothes, accessories, handbags, fashion. I'm thrilled that finally I can do this with Kmart, an amazing partner that makes the collection accessible to all women without sacrificing a bit of quality and style," she said. (credit:AP)
She's a Cover Girl...(14 of31)
In 2011, Sofia was also named one of the new faces of COVERGIRL Cosmetics! (credit:Flickr: satin_shirt)
She Keeps Up With The Kardashians & Everyone Else(15 of31)
A typical day for Sofia includes attending the White House Correspondents Association Dinner and chatting it up with Kim Kardashian... (credit:AP)
She's A Scene Stealer(16 of31)
With her penchant for deadpan humor, her loud voice and her sexy accent, Sofia steals every scene she's in on ABC's "Modern Family!" (credit:AP)
She's A Badass(17 of31)
In this scene from ABC's "Modern Family," Sofia gets a little trigger-happy. We wouldn't want to piss her off! (credit:AP)
She's Curvaceous(18 of31)
Forget all of the rail thin women in Hollywood, Sofia's got beautiful curves and she embraces them! (credit:Getty)
She Looks Stunning On The Red Carpet(19 of31)
Check out that dress! (credit:AP)
Va-Va-Voom! (20 of31)
And this dress! (credit:Getty)
And This One! (21 of31)
Gorgeous! (credit:AP)
Glamorous!(22 of31)
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She Doesn't Age(23 of31)
Sofia still looks like she's in her 20s! (credit:AP)
Her Makeup Is Always Flawless(24 of31)
Don't you agree? (credit:AP)
She's Down To Earth(25 of31)
Sofia doesn't take herself too seriously and we love that about her! (credit:Getty)
Her Smile Is Absolutely Gorgeous!(26 of31)
Someone put her in a toothpaste commercial, stat! (credit:AP)
She Knows How To Strike a Pose(27 of31)
Like here. (credit:Flickr: satin_shirt)
She Has Beautiful Hair(28 of31)
Look at those locks! (credit:AP)
She Loves Her Co-Stars(29 of31)
Sofia's co-stars Sarah Hyland and Julie Bowen are such good friends that they traveled to Mexico for her 40th birthday! (credit:AP)
She's Got A Great Sense Of Humor(30 of31)
Have you ever seen her be serious? Neither have we! (credit:AP)
She's a Hollywood Star(31 of31)
Sofia is representing Latinos in Hollywood as an A-lister. (credit:AP)
'Modern Family' Series 1 to 5 is available on DVD Box Set and Digital Download. Her film with Reese Witherspoon 'Hot Pursuit' is available today on DVD.