Sofía Vergara was honored with a particular statue of herself in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia.
On Saturday, July 12, Vergara, 53, who was born in Barranquilla in July 1972, shared a number of images of the 24-foot statue via Instagram alongside an emotional message to town she grew up in.
“Thanks to my lovely Barranquilla for this reward!” Vergara wrote within the English translation. “I by no means imagined that my historical past, my work and my goals would depart such a major mark on this earth that I really like, respect and lengthy for a lot. I thank Barranquilla for all the pieces I'm.”
Vergara, who starred as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Trendy Household from 2009 to 2020, went on to say that she owes all she has “achieved to the power, the willpower and the enjoyment” she has to her hometown.
“This statue just isn't solely in my honor, however in honor of the Barranquillero individuals and in honor of my household and associates who've at all times been with me,” she gushed. “I really like them a lot! Toty ❤️🇨🇴.”
In accordance with The Latin Times, the statue, which was sculpted by native artist Yino Márquez, was unveiled on Vergara's 53rd birthday on Thursday, July 10.
“Barranquilla surrenders at your toes, telling the entire world: thanks for being who you're, thanks for being a Barranquillera,” Mayor Alejandro Char stated throughout the statue's unveiling, per the outlet. “What higher technique to have a good time Sofia's birthday than by honoring her with this lovely work that represents her pleasure, charisma, authenticity and distinctive spirit.”
Whereas Vergara was not at her statue unveiling, she spent the weekend with associates in Sardinia, Italy.
“Noche de fiestica ❤️,” Vergara wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 13, alongside a number of images of her with associates, together with Anastasia Soare, Valentina Micchetti, Norvina, Luis Balaguer and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara. (Sofía shares Manolo, 33, with ex-husband Joe Gonzalez.)
Sofía's birthday weekend comes shortly after she sparked romance rumors with Tom Brady after they have been noticed aboard Ritz-Carlton's new superyacht, the Luminara, earlier this month.
Whereas neither Sofía nor Brady have publicly commented on their relationship standing themselves, after a report surfaced claiming the previous NFL participant thinks Sofía is “too outdated for him,” a rep for Brady, 47, stated he “would by no means” say such a factor.
“Tom by no means stated, nor would he ever say something like this,” his rep instructed Us Weekly on Thursday, July 10. “It's pure fiction.”
