Sofia Vergara from AGT shares harrowing on-set experience that made her fear for her life

Sofia Vergara, known for her comedic role in “Modern Family,” has recently opened up about the challenges she faced while transitioning to a more dramatic role in the Netflix series “Griselda.” In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter’s Roundtable, the actress revealed the difficulties she encountered in getting out of her character’s headspace.

The 51-year-old actress shared how she struggled to leave behind the intense emotions of her character, a Colombian drug lord, once she was off set. Sofia admitted that she found it hard to shake off the character’s rage and had to resort to medication to cope with the emotional toll of the role.

Despite receiving critical acclaim for her performance in “Griselda,” Sofia confessed that she had to learn to smoke, cry, kill, and snort cocaine for the role, experiences she had never encountered before in her acting career. She credited her acting coach, Nancy Banks, for helping her navigate the challenges of the role and push her boundaries as an actor.

Sofia’s honesty about the struggles she faced while embodying the character of Griselda Blanco sheds light on the dedication and commitment required of actors to deliver authentic performances. Her willingness to push herself out of her comfort zone and embrace the complexities of the role is a testament to her versatility as an actress.