Sofia Vergara has gone from a hot Latina TV personality of the 1990s to a present-day TV icon. She's best-known for playing Gloria Delgado Pritchett on TV's long-running hit show, Modern Family, which features lots of fun Easter eggs for fans to find. Her only son, Manolo, is always by her side. He's definitely come along for the Hollywood ride.
Born in 1991 in Columbia, he grew up in Miami and, somewhere along the line, got bitten by the show biz bug. He got a degree in film production in 2015. Since then, he has been busy as an actor, with an occasional foray into directing.
The bond between mother and son is strong. They are incredibly proud of each other. Coming up on 30-years-old, Manolo is a charming, handsome, and intelligent young man who is building a career in TV and movies. So, who's his biggest fan? His mom, Sofia Vergara (who hasn't always gotten the best roles)...of course!
Here's everything we know about Sofia Vergara's son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara.
15 1991: Born In Columbia When Mom Was Still A Teenager
Young Columbian-American beauty, Sofia, married her youthful sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez. Their son, Manolo, was born in September of 1991. He was the light of his mother's life. Unfortunately, the marriage was a rocky one, and Sofia and Joe divorced. By 1994, Sofia and Manolo were living in Miami. That was where Sofia decided to really push forward in her career.
14 Young Miami Mom: No Live-In Boyfriend Allowed
While Sofia dated (most notably, mobster Chris Paciello, who had connections to the infamous Bonanno crime family), she did not have a "live-in" boyfriend. Her rule was that such a live-in arrangement would only confuse young Manolo. She would not enter into such a relationship until he was out of high school. She stuck to her guns.
13 Sofia Is Big On Good Manners, Good Behaviour And Kindness
It is no coincidence that Manolo is a well-mannered, well-balanced young man. He and his mom have said that she taught him to have good manners, be kind, and behave well. She also instilled in him the signature 'Vergara' sense of humor and fun. He is, by all accounts, a delightful young man.
12 Show Business Bound: Film Production Degree In 2015
In 2015, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara made Sofia Vergara one proud mom. He graduated from Boston's Emerson College with a degree in film production. Since an early age, Manolo has expressed an interest in following his famous mom into showbiz. The handsome, charming young man does it all...he acts and directs. He models, too.
11 Modeling Debut: Paper Magazine 2016
A year after he graduated from Emerson College, Manolo made his formal modeling debut, on the cover of Paper magazine. It is said that he brought an effortless charm and grace to the photoshoot and that, even though a he was merely a novice, he was great at modeling.
Posing professionally is a sideline for him, as Manolo's main passions are acting and directing.
10 Manolo Is A Busy Actor And Director
Over the 2017 and 2018 seasons, Manolo Vergara starred in TV's Guilty Party, a 'teen angst' comedy/drama about Emma, whose diaries are stolen by someone who is intent on revealing her secrets to the whole school. Manolo played a 'good guy' character named Preston. He's recently filmed The Big Feed, which is the unlikely tale of two Beverly Hills maids who try and survive a night in Dracula's house.
9 Massive Fan Of Cher
Okay, it's a family affair. Both Sofia and Manolo are huge fans of Cher, the iconic singer/actress who first hit the big time way back in the 1960s. Manolo even has pillows and other memorabilia with Cher's likeness on them. With Sofia Vergara as a mom, lucky Manolo gets to hang out with Cher now and then. He's one happy boy.
8 Those Head And Shoulders Commercials With His Mom
This is a shot of the ensemble cast for a Super Bowl ad campaign. You will note that Manolo and Sofia are at front row center. They did a series of ads for Head and Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo. In one of them, Manolo comes into the house and refuses to take off his hat because he is embarrassed by his dandruff. Don't worry, mom says: "Here's the Head and Shoulders".
7 He's Walked The Red Carpet With His Mom
Manolo has, on occasion, been called on by his mom to escort her to red carpet events. He was with her for the 2014 Golden Globe Awards and the 2017 Emmys. He was even there when she got her star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. He hammed it up a bit and gave a speech. Sofia did her star turn and was so affectionate with her son. It was quite an occasion.
6 The Love Of His Life Is Baguette - The Dog
Manolo has a girl in his life - his pet Chihuahua, Baguette. Mom's got one, too! Baguette features prominently in Manolo's Instagram posts and apparently, the dog is one very pampered pooch. He even got his own birthday party! Manolo is so crazy about the pint-sized dog that he takes the canine just about everywhere with him. Now, Baguette has a new claim to fame.
5 He's Launched A Luxury Clothing Line - For Dogs
Manolo, ever the entrepreneur and energetic businessman, has designed CANINI, a luxury line of clothes and accessories for dogs! The line is sold exclusively at No Mad in Las Vegas and the Park MGM Resort, which is also in Las Vegas. Has success gone to Baguette's head? You bet it has. It's obvious that she favors pink and polka dots!
4 Manolo And Sofia Are Incredibly Close
Bringing Manolo up as a single parent in Miami was not easy for Sofia. She took motherhood seriously. She was determined to make a good life for herself and her son. Of course, she succeeded! As a result, the two have a close bond that was forged over years of struggle and uncertainty. There is no one prouder of Sofia's success than her son, Manolo, and vice versa.
3 Cried When He Walked His Mom Down Aisle At Second Wedding
In 2015, Manolo graduated from college, watched his mom get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and walked her down the aisle when she married the love of her life, Joe Manganiello. While not a boy toy, Joe is a few years younger than Sofia. That day, Manolo had tears in his eyes as he waltzed his beautiful mom down the aisle.
2 No Surprise: He Loves Vacays In The Tropics
Manolo, true to his Colombian roots, is a sun worshipper. His idea of a great vacation is to go somewhere hot and sunny, sit by the pool, sip cocktails, and work on his tan. He's got the collection of Hawaiian shirts and tropic-inspired shorts to prove it. Whether he's on holiday or chilling at home with Baguette, Manolo has a passion for fashion.
1 400K Followers On Instagram And Growing
Manolo has a healthy 400K following on Instagram. He's picking up new followers all the time, thanks to his cheeky, sometimes homey posts of himself. These posts sometimes feature his famous mom and his soon-to-be-famous pooch, Baguette. For the most part, Manolo's posts fit the family-friendly category. They are everyday shots of his everyday life, with the occasional visit to upscale doggie boutiques thrown in.