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Sofia Vergara unrecognisable as drug lord Griselda Blanco in new Netflix series
Netflix series, Griselda.The star of the Emmy-winning sitcom Modern Family will portray real-life drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in the popular streaming service’s new limited series, which tells the story of the notorious Colombian and her lucrative career in the drug trade.The streaming giant released a first look of the 49-year-old star in full costume and makeup as the infamous narcotics trafficker, often dubbed the black widow.Looking unusually understated, the star can be seen wearing a long sleeve printed top as she smokes a cigarette at a desk while shooting an ominous look to the camera.The moody image makes for a spectacularly dramatic first-look at the upcoming series.Alongside the photo, Netflix wrote: “Sofia Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco in a new limited series inspired by the Colombian businesswoman who created one of the most profitable cartels in history, which led to her being known as the ‘Godmother.’"Blanco was reportedly was worth more than $2billion and was a key figurehead in Miami’s Cocaine Cowboy Wars.Fans took to Twitter to comments on the stars new look, which received mix reviews as some believe the star is too attractive in comparison to the real Blanco.Vergara's new look has impressed a number of fans, although some aren't sold on the "glow up" that the real Blanco is receiving.One write: “Griselda was an obese lady. They picked one of the most fit actresses to play Griselda? I mean that’s okay, but try and make it believable.”Another blasted: “Griselda was ugly...
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Sofia Vergara transforms into terrifying drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix's Griselda
Sofia Vergara takes on a role unlike any she's played before, taking on the terrifying real-life Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Netflix limited series Griselda.The streaming service released the first look photo of the 49-year-old actress as Blanco, who was known as the Godmother for running the Miami cocaine trade for the Medellin cartel.Netflix also announced additional casting for the show, withAlberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Alberto Ammann, Christian Tappan, Diego Trujillo, Paulina Davila, Gabriel Sloyer, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, José Zúñiga signing on. First look:The streaming service released the first look photo of the 49-year-old actress as Blanco, who was known as the Godmother for running the Miami cocaine trade for the Medellin cartel Cast:Netflix also announced additional casting for the show, with Alberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Alberto Ammann, Christian Tappan, Diego Trujillo, Paulina Davila, Gabriel Sloyer, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, José Zúñiga signing onThe show is inspired by Blanco's true story, and how she pioneered drug trafficking from Colombia to her base in Miami.She created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history and is also said to bethe first female criminal billionaire.
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