LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE Vol 9 No 2 | Page 29

Sofia Vergara

This Bella Latina is not just about looks . She is bright , intelligent , witty and smart with a great sense of humor all rolled up into one .
Sofía Margarita Vergara affectionately nicknamed “ La Toti ” by her familia , was born on July 10 , 1972 , in Barranquilla , Colombia .
Born to Don Julio y la Doña Margarita Vergara , Sofia ’ s home was filled with love , laughter and often the sweet sounds of Latin rhythms from her talented five brothers and sisters along with other members of the family joining in .
During Sofia ’ s childhood she attended a private school wherein she learned to read and write English ; skills which eventually would play a significant role later on in her life .
In her late teens Sofia married her childhood love , and later gave birth to their first son Manolo . At the same time of playing the role of both mother and wife , Sofia also studied dentistry , her life-long passion but something unexpected was about to happen that would make a 180 degree turn in Sofia ’ s life forever . It occurred on a hot sunny day while at the beach she was discovered by a well-known photographer . It was the pinnacle point of what was yet to come . Hence a star would be born . Her big break came when she made her debut in a Pepsi commercial . Soon after , Sofia was offered many more jobs doing television and modeling . Eventually , in order to help support her family , she made the decision to leave school to continue in her career as a professional model and television personality .
Two years later , Sofia moved to the major city of Bogotá . It was in Bogota that the rising star made a name for herself on the pasarel as well as the small screen . When she accepted an offer to host the globetrotting Univision television series “ Fuera de Serie ;” it quickly gave rise to the starlet ’ s popularity that spread statewide . She was an instant hit on the show and was soon hosting the weekly primetime variety-show “ A Que No Te Atreves .” Sofia also gained popularity through posing for swimsuit calendars and posters that later became bestsellers . Sofia ’ s 2000 millennium calendar was the biggest selling publication by any Latino star .
Aries ( March 21 – April 19 ) Oye Aries , You will be experiencing nuevo-improved energy ; and a bright idea ( s ) will pop in your cabeza ! Mira , be ready to investigate even the most improbable of opciones -- the path to success ahora isn ’ t the well-trodden one , you are an experto at thinking outside the box , so get fuera of the box and get to thinking ! This is your tiempo to thrive . In amor , put the past behind you and your corazon can open to the thrill of discovery . Preparate for grande things to happen in your career !
Taurus ( April 20 – May 20 ) Escucha Taurus , Spending tiempo and dinero on both travel and entertainment extras is likely early this verano . Running corto on time may require you to ‘ delegate out duty ’ and ‘ confiar ’ in some members of your team . New amigos are likely to create good luck in career by providing impressive networking opportunities in the meses to come . It is about you ahora , and you should not be afraid of trying nuevo things .
Gemini ( May 21 – June 21 ) Mira Gemini , You ’ re caliente at work as el verano rolls in . Your romantico potential is way up , also . Don ’ t waste your tiempo now when you can do mucho mas ! Starting sometime in May it ’ s tiempo to buckle down . Tambien the abstract issues or unknown quantities respond to your serious investigation ahora and the careful projeciones you make at this tiempo can be extremely helpful into the futuro .
Cancer ( June 22 – July 22 ) Hola Cancer , Do not feel guilty about downtime this verano . You ’ ve been working duro for many años now . Instead , focus on reflecting , relajando and ideas . This tiempo de inactividad will prepare you to be on your dedos by Junio , when you are ready to create oportunidad . Just make sure whatever you have “ cocinando ” doesn ’ t burn ! Dinero will come in recently concluded deals .
Leo ( July 23 – Aug . 22 ) Grita Leo , You know how to have a buen tiempo no matter whether your pocket is filled with dinero or not . Grande news ! There are big signs of financial improvement para you ; however , it is probably best to avoid impulsive comprando just yet . In amor , you may be feeling a little grumpy or unappreciated ahora . You definitely need to jugar right now without thinking about el pasado or worrying about the futuro .
Virgo ( Aug . 23 – Sept . 22 ) Te digo Virgo , You can expect a great deal of personal satisfacion , success and rewards en tu trabajo . Your enthusiasm and determinacion will be la llave to unlock the potential . An easy inflow of dinero makes this a great verano . In salud , try to divide your efforts between your goals and the need to ayudar the people around you , a feat that could challenge you pasado your physical limites . You must also avoid foolish ambiciones and careerism , granting extra atención to rest and nutricion .
Libra ( Sept . 23 – Oct . 23 ) Si Libra , You don ’ t need to panic just yet , and you must not give up . The current crisis seems much more grande than it actually is . If you stay patient for a few dias , the tormenta will blow over in tiempo , you will see . Your best course of action is to just do nada , and have faith in Dios . This verano will bless you with a mixed bag of arribas y abajos . Mind your salud , as you may suffer from coughs and colds or joint dolor .
Scorpio ( Oct . 24 – Nov . 21 ) Tremendo Scorpio , Try and make few demands upon la familia right now and be contento with “ what you get .” Be willing to escuchar , especially if your chicos or young ones come to you with info . Keep focused on solo necessities pero be willing to “ go the extra mile ”’ para for someone especial . In trabajo , you might have some tremendo ideas . Trust and show confidence in your grande ideas and they will have positivo impact on your vida , and others will follow .
Sagittarius ( Nov . 22-Dec . 21 ) Hola Sagittarius . There are undeserving people in your vida ; people who are waiting to snatch away the prizes to which are yours . If you waste tiempo with these people , it will cost you mucho more than you can even imagine . Look after your salud , as you have to visitar areas where the cleanliness standard may not be suitable and the pollution level may be too alto . Take all posible preventive measures .
Capricorn ( Dec . 22 – Jan . 19 ) Oye Capricorn , Try to be less scatter-brained and just focus on some definite goals . As problemas arise , you will be forced to use your imaginacion . The persona that you usually rely on when you are in a pinch might not be available to help you . Make careful consideracion before signing anything in piedra ! Exercise as a transition tiempo helps . Keep major goals , both personal and trabajo-related , in-mind ahora .
Aquarius ( Jan . 20 – Feb . 18 ) Escucha Aquarius , Meet gente or settle deals with new panas and co-workers , thus creating new alliances , which will abre alternative horizons . Jefes could have a certain sense of dissatisfaction and look for new oportunidades . The estrellas , however , say un poquito “ more patience ,” things are about to take a turn for the great ! In amor , you ’ re such an idealist that there ’ s nothing sexier than conectando with someone when you ’ re working for a common cause .
Pisces ( Feb . 19 – March 20 ) Mira Pisces , You ’ re very feliz to pitch in , but make sure you ’ re mirando after your own intereses as well . Show el poder of your convictions when it comes to your plan . You don ’ t have to be unyielding , pero you must bring stuff to la mesa . In amor , you may be so loaded with responsibilities ahora that you don ’ t have much tiempo to play . Still , doing a buen job in a visible position can get you some atencion . Let your enthusiasm brillar through because it is when you are being positiva that you can become a magnet for romance .