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Netflix has debuted a fresh series featuring Sofia Vergara, and consensus is echoing a shared sentiment about her performance.
In the latest Netflix drama, “Griselda,” Sofia Vergara takes on the role of the infamous Colombian crime lord, Griselda Blanco.
The series delves into Griselda’s life, chronicling her journey as one of the most prominent drug lords in Miami.
Up to this point, the series has received positive feedback, with viewers expressing their enthusiasm for the gripping and thrilling narrative.
After watching the drama, there’s a common topic on everyone’s minds, and perhaps not surprisingly, it revolves around the show’s star, Vergara.
Her portrayal of the drug lord, known as ‘The Black Widow,’ has left viewers extremely impressed with Vergara’s performance.
The level of admiration for her performance is such that many viewers are suggesting she deserves a nomination for an award based on her compelling portrayal.
Numerous fans of the show took to social media to share their thoughts, with accolades for Sofia Vergara’s performance being a recurring theme.
Sofia Vergara at the Miami premiere of Griselda. Credit: Mireya Acierto/WireImage
On social media, a user shared their thoughts, saying, “Just finished watching #Griselda on Netflix. Congratulations to @SofiaVergara for delivering a powerful performance; it’s her best to date. She deserves an Emmy for this role, and I hope she gets it as she stepped out of her comfort zone and did an excellent job on the show.”
Another viewer praised both the show and Sofia Vergara’s performance, expressing, “This show is complex and brutal. I believe @SofiaVergara will win her first Emmy with this incredible performance. Bravo.”
A third individual echoed the sentiment, posting, “Sofia Vergara is gunning for an award with this performance!”
Sofia Vergara plays Griselda Blanco in the new Netflix series. Credit: Gustavo Caballero/Variety via Getty Images
Griselda’s presence in real life significantly influenced the drug trade during the 1970s and 80s.
Having originated from Medellin, Colombia, she initiated a drug operation in New York and later relocated it to Miami.
In Miami, her drug empire expanded significantly, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the Miami Drug Wars of the 70s and 80s, earning her the moniker ‘Cocaine Cowboy Wars’.
Ultimately, she was apprehended and received a 15-year prison sentence in 1985. Prosecutors continued to pursue additional charges against her while she was incarcerated.
Released in 2004, she was deported to Colombia, where she resided until 2012. Tragically, she met her demise when an unidentified gunman on a motorcycle shot her dead as she was leaving a butcher’s shop.
