Sofia Vergara’s Astonishing Transformation as Notorious Drug Lord in ‘Griselda’
Sofia Vergara, known for her role as Gloria Pritchett in Modern Family, undergoes a stunning transformation to portray Griselda Blanco, the infamous Colombian drug lord, in Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Griselda.
Director Andrés Baiz commended Vergara’s courage in stepping out of her comfort zone for this role, emphasizing her commitment to the character. Writer Eric Newman, who has a personal connection to the project, expressed his passion for bringing Griselda Blanco’s story to life, highlighting her incredible rise to power in the world of drug trafficking.
Griselda Blanco, also known as the “Black Widow” and the “Black Widow of Medellín,” was a notorious figure in the Medellín Cartel during the 1970s and 1980s. Her criminal activities included drug trafficking, murder, and other ruthless endeavors.
The limited series, created by Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard, explores Griselda Blanco’s life in 1970s-80s Miami, showcasing her unique blend of charm and savagery as she navigated the dangerous worlds of business and family.
Griselda’s criminal career eventually caught up with her when she was arrested in 1985 and sentenced to a lengthy prison term in the United States. She was later deported to Colombia in 2004, where she lived until her violent murder in 2012.
Re-reported from the article originally published in Parade
