'Modern Family' actress talks Emmys

August 19, 2010 (PRESS RELEASE) Now with the 62nd. Primetime Emmy Awards quickly approaching (scheduled to occur on Sunday, August 29th.), what will inevitably define the star-studded evening are the hits and misses from everyone's favorite part -- the red carpet. And Primetime Emmy Award nominee and actress Sofia Vergara, famous for stealing the spotlight with her glamorous style and beautiful locks, is preparing for yet another red carpet win with America's help while supporting and raising funds for the non-profit charity Clothes Off Our Back!

In addition to sharing her red carpet secrets, Sofia explained how she is letting America choose the hairstyle she will sport when walking the red carpet and how you can vote online, enter for a chance to win a trip to the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards and fabulous swag bags, and receive tips for achieving your favorite hairstyle at the same time.

Sofia's dress will be auctioned off by Clothes Off Our Back after the awards' ceremony on www.clothesoffourback.com; and Sofia talked about her support for Clothes Off Our Back and how you can support the non-profit charity.

Finally, Sofia talked about her busy career and her 2010 Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

About Clothes Off Our Back

The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, which was founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford, is a non-profit organization that hosts charity auctions showcasing today's most popular celebrity attire which is placed up for bid to the public with proceeds benefiting children's charities. Clothes Off Our Back's efforts, along with the efforts of their celebrity and designer friends, have helped improve the lives of children across the globe.

More About Sofia Vergara

Actress Sofia Vergara, most famous for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett (actor Ed O'Neill's wife) on the hugely popular television series "Modern Family" (the #1 comedy show in the nation!) and the star of the highly-anticipated upcoming motion pictures "Happy Feet 2" (opposite Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Robin Williams) and "The Smurfs" and such popular feature films as "Lords of Dogtown", "Four Brothers", "Big Trouble", "The 24th. Day", "Grilled", "Soul Plane", "Madea Goes to Jail", and "Meet the Browns". In addition, Sofia, who is the only Hispanic actress who began her career in a United States' Hispanic network, has guest-starred on such hit television series as "Entourage", "Hot Properties", "Dirty Sexy Money", "The Knights of Prosperity", and many more! Sofia has also executive produced the Spanish version of "Desperate Housewives"; and In the Hispanic market, some of Sofia's past television credits include "Fuera de Serie," "A Que No Te Atreves", and her special guest appearance on 2008's highest-rated Spanish language soap opera "Fuego en la Sangre".

Dubbed by "The New York Times" as one of this year's "Faces to Watch" and by "Hollywood Reporter" and "Billboard" as one of the most powerful women in Hispanic entertainment, Sofia recently debuted on Broadway's "Chicago" as "Mama Morton".

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