When the show premiered, it couldn’t have been at a better time. It was based on a large, blended family that consisted of people of different backgrounds, and people loved it. Sofia was making a transition from model to TV actress, and she couldn’t have done a better job crossing over.
She was nominated for four Golden Globes and four Emmy awards for her work as Gloria Pritchett. When they announced that this year would be the show’s final year, it was a sad moment for fans.
Her Modern Family
On "Modern Family," Gloria is married to Jay Pritchett, and they live together in a nice home with her son Manny, who she has from a previous marriage. Jay is a closet (and dog bed) salesman, whose role is filled by Ed O’Neill. O’Neill has been a favorite in sitcoms since his breakthrough role as Al Bundy on the other hit show, "Married with Children," which also happened to run for 11 seasons.
Interesting how he’s progressed from selling shoes to selling walk-in closets and pineapple-shaped beds for dogs! Still, he’s much better off as Jay.
The Critically Acclaimed Show
The hit show, "Modern Family," first graced TV screens in 2009 and opened to rave reviews. Audiences loved the quirky cast, and so did critics everywhere.
The show has been nominated for an outstanding number of awards during its eleven years on the air, including a whopping 80 Primetime Emmys! Of the 80 nominations, they took home an impressive 22 wins. They’ve also won a Golden Globe out of 12 nominations.
Her On-Screen Son
On "Modern Family," Sofia’s character, Gloria, has a son named Manny. Played by actor Rico Rodriguez, he’s a theatre buff who, unlike his dad, doesn’t have very much luck with the ladies.
Rodriguez wrote a book that he released in 2012 called "Reel Life Lessons…So Far" – a fitting title for someone who just turned 22 earlier this year.
Her Sons, Manolo
On the show, her son’s name is Manny (Delgado), a nod to her actual son, Manolo’s, name. She and her ex had him when she was just 20-years old, just a couple of years after they’d originally tied the knot.
Apparently, she chose to name him after a character in 1983’s hit gangster film, "Scarface." It’s not that surprising; the film won several major awards, including three Golden Globes, one of which was for Best Supporting Actor for Steven Bauer’s role as Manny Ribera.