Sofia Vergara One Step Closer to Dream Role in HEIGHTS Film

Modern Family's Sofia Vergara is one step closer to winning the role of beauty salon owner Daniela in the musical movie version of Broadway's Tony Award-winning IN THE HEIGHTS, according to TV Guide.

The actress, who just signed on as spokesperson forXfinityTV.com/latinoTV, told TV Guide's William Keck that IN THE HEIGHTS' creator and star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is set to appear alongside her on ABC's "Modern Family" later this season. Miranda will play the inventor of an innovative dog-training technique who Gloria brings home to meet Jay (Ed O'Neill).

One problem which may keep Sofia from her dream role is the fact that the movie shoot, set to take place this summer, may stretch into the start of "Modern Family's" third season.

Sofía Vergara, one of the hottest Hispanic TV stars and one of the most beloved personalities of the Latino world, made her Broadway stage debut as Matron "Mama" Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the hit musical CHICAGO in 2009.

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