Netflix’s new series starring Sofia Vergara has garnered significant attention, particularly for Vergara’s portrayal of the infamous Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.
In “Griselda,” the series delves into the life of Griselda Blanco, including her rise to become one of Miami’s most formidable drug lords. The show has been well-received, with audiences particularly captivated by the dramatic and thrilling narrative.
However, the standout aspect of the series for many viewers is Vergara’s performance as ‘The Black Widow’. Her portrayal has been so impressive that there’s a growing chorus of viewers suggesting she deserves award recognition.
Fans have taken to social media to express their admiration for Vergara’s acting. One viewer commented, “Finished watching #Griselda on Netflix. Congrats to @SofiaVergara for a powerful acting role as it’s her best to date. She deserves an Emmy for this role and I hope she gets it as she went out of her comfort zone and did a great job on the show.”
Another viewer praised both the series and Vergara’s performance, stating, “This show is complex and brutal. I feel @SofiaVergara will win her first Emmy with this incredible performance. Bravo.” A third shared similar sentiments, posting, “Sofia Vergara is gunning for an award with this performance!”
The series features a talented cast, including Alberto Guerra (Narcos: Mexico), Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez (The Blacklist), Vanessa Ferlito (NCIS: New Orleans), and Christian Tappan (Snowfall). It portrays the real-life story of Griselda Blanco, who significantly impacted the drug trade in the 1970s and 80s.
Starting her drug operation in New York before relocating to Miami, Blanco’s empire expanded massively. She became a key figure in the Miami Drug Wars, also known as the ‘Cocaine Cowboy Wars’, of the 70s and 80s.
Blanco was eventually arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison in 1985, with prosecutors continuing to pursue charges during her incarceration. Released in 2004, she was deported to Colombia, where she lived until her death in 2012, when she was killed by an unidentified gunman on a motorbike outside a butcher’s shop.
