Sofia Vergara wins People's Choice Award for Comedy

She's one of the most influential Latin women in Hollywood.
And on Wednesday, Sofia Vergara's talent was acknowledged as she was awarded favorite comedic TV actress for her role as Gloria Delgado in ABC's Modern Family at the 2017 People's Choice Awards
The 44-year-old actress looked stunning as she took the stage and gave an acceptance speech full of gratitude and humility.

Vergara's highly-talented competition included Anna Faris, Gina Rodriguez, Kaley Cuoco and Zooey Deschanel.
The Colombian beauty began her heartwarming speech: 'My English is not going to be good this time.
'I am very honored, I am so lucky to be here tonight.

Never in a million years did I thought with this ridiculous accent, I would be able to be a part of something so successful, so loved by all of you, like Modern Family.'
She continued, filled with emotion: 'I haven't taken for granted, not even one day in eight years since I got the opportunity to play Gloria Delgado.
'It has opened so many doors for me and for Latin actors.
'We need so much more doors to be open, but I am thankful.
'Please keep giving us opportunities because we will not disappoint you!'

A study released in 2016 called the Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity found Latinos to be among the least represented speaking roles in film and TV, even though they make up about 17.4% of the U.S. population.
Vergara is doing her part to increase representation by calling for hiring more Latin actors.
Sofia, who took her only child Manolo Gonzales-Ripoll Vergara, 24, as her date to the award show, was nominated four years in a row for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role on the beloved sitcom.