Sofia Vergara is without a doubt one of our favourite actresses on television, and we are certain you would agree. The star is best known for her work on ABC's 'Modern Family', and it is sade to say that we have fallen in love with her character, Gloria Delgado Pritchett.

Prior to appearing on 'Modern Family', Sofia began modelling at a very young age and started a family of her own shortly after. Her move to America was quite a big one, however, it goes without saying that it definitely paid off.

She has been working in the entertainment industry for decades now and has been making audience members laugh since forever. Whether you think you know Sofia Vergara well enough, you'd be surprised to know there's more to the star than meets the eye. Here are 20 surprising facts about 'Modern Family's' very own, Sofia Vergara.

40 She Was Discovered At 17 On A Colombian Beach

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Sofia Vergara is without a doubt one of the most beautiful women to grace our televisions since forever! While you might know her mostly from her work on ABC's 'Modern Family', she was a model in Colombia far before she broke out in the United States. Believe it or not, but Sofia was discovered on a beach in her home country when she was only 17 years old!

38 Her Nickname Growing Up Was "La Toti"

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As a Colombian, she spent most of her time in Barranquilla, where her friends would always refer to her as "La Toti". The name itself is totally meaningless and in Colombian culture, the term "Toti" was used as a spin on "Sofia". The actress still laughs about the nickname to this very day!

36 She Went To A Private School

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While she may not come across as the brightest in the bunch on 'Modern Family', Sofia is quite an educated woman. She attended private schools all her life where she learned how to speak various languages including English and French. Don't let her character fool you, because she is definitely a smart cookie.

34 She's A CoverGirl

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While modelling and acting are her main occupations, Sofia Vergara also spends her time alongside friend Ellen DeGeneres as a CoverGirl. The singer signed with the major cosmetic brand back in 2012 and began appearing in their commercials and loads of campaigns for the mega massive company.

32 She Got Married At 18

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Despite her only being discovered at 17, Sofia Vergara was quick to walk down the aisle. She married her first husband, Joe Gonazalez, at the age of 18! While Sofia wasn't famous at this point, her divorce shortly after wasn't publicized whatsoever, making their separation slightly easier than if she were to have done it under the microscope of being a Hollywood star.