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The Most Controversial Moments from ‘Modern Family’


6. Gloria is a Latina stereotype

Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara, became a household name when she made her first appearance on the hit comedy show, but she hasn’t been widely-accepted for playing the hot-tempered and fiery Colombian trophy wife, Gloria. Leaders of various Latino organizations, including Abel Ortiz of La Prensa, spoke out about the Latina stereotypes that Vergara was portraying. He said, “She speaks English poorly, jokes about being a gold digger, constantly references crime and drugs in Colombia.” But Vergara has taken the controversy and criticism in stride by proclaiming, “I am not scared of the stereotypes.”

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