Watch out Kate del Castillo, here comes Sofia Vergara to take over the screen for the new upcoming female mastermind story of Griselda Blanco in Griselda. From the executive producers of Narcos and showrunner from Narcos: México and co-directors team Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz. 

The Synopsis

GRISELDA is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco (Sofia Vergara, “Hot Pursuit”), who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.” 

The Colombian actress, Sofia Vergara was close to graduating from Universidad Nacional de Colombia with a dentistry degree to pursue a modeling career. Vergara appeared on Pepsi commercials in Latin America. She became a favorite while she appeared on the travel show, Fuera de Serie with co-host Fernando Fiore. Acting came after joining Creative Workshops School of Acting. With the American audience she is known for her role as Gloria in Modern Family, Jon Favreau‘s Chef, Hot Pursuit with Reese Whiterspoon and voicing “Odile” in The Smurfs.

Check out some teaser images below of the upcoming “Godmother” in Greselda. What are your thoughts on the look?

Check out some teaser images below of the upcoming “Godmother” in Greselda.

Griselda will premiere globally on Netflix January 25, 2023

Series Credits:

Format: Limited Series, (6) 50-minute episodes

Executive Producer & Star: Sofía Vergara

Created by: Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard

Executive Producers: NARCOS and NARCOS: MEXICO showrunner and directing team Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz. As well as Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, Carlo Bernard along with Sofía Vergara and Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment.

Director: Andrés Baiz (all episodes)

Co-Showrunners: Ingrid Escajeda & Doug Miro

Starring: Sofía Vergara (Griselda Blanco), Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez)

Source: Netflix