For whatever reason, countless women have had to face motherhood without the support of a husband. Even celebrities, such as Sofia Vergara, have been through this traumatic experience. Everything in life, however, is determined by our attitude, and she was so brave and determined to give her son the best she could that she raised him to be a remarkable man.
Here’s her story about being a mom at 19.
From 1991 to 1993, Sofia Vergara was married to Joe Gonzalez. The actress gave birth to her son Manolo as a result of this relationship when she was only 19 years old. Sofia focused all of her efforts after her divorce from Joe on working and caring for the young kid, ensuring that he had everything he needed. “I divorced his father when I was quite young,” she adds, “so I raised him trying to set the best example and give him the best that I could.” “It makes all the sacrifices worthwhile when others compliment me on him, on how well mannered, charming, witty, and well-behaved he is,” Sofia says.
Although she has no regrets about becoming a mother at such a young age, she does concede that things would have been a lot easier if Manolo had been born ten years later. Sofia had to leave the infant with his grandmother while he was very little while she worked, and it hurt her heart every time she had to do so. She stated, “Being a mother has a lot to do with instinct, a sense of responsibility, devotion, and even self-forgiveness.”
How she managed to balance her work life with motherhood
Sofia has had a long and illustrious career in the arts. Manolo’s profession as a Colombian actress and model developed as he grew older. She appeared in films such as Chasing Papi, Four Brothers, and Hot Pursuit after touring the world with Fernando Fiore in Fuera de serie in 1995. She has also appeared in a number of popular television shows, including Family Guy and Modern Family.
But, in order to keep Manolo’s life as stable as possible, Sofa admitted that she had to turn down several projects.
The best advisor is a mother.
If there’s one thing moms excel at, it’s offering counsel and imparting knowledge. Sofia Vergara is no exception, as a mother who never stops worrying about her children. “Do not enter a back alley. Make use of your intellect. Some of the warnings the actress provides Manolo include, “Don’t go alone on a train at three a.m.” She also expresses her desire for her son to marry a decent, educated woman, and he agrees that his mother-in-law is a wonderful woman.
The boy follows in the footsteps of his mother.
Manolo’s professional path may have been impacted by the fact that he grew up with a wonderful mother. The young man is a film director and producer with a degree from Boston’s Emerson College. He returned to California after finishing his studies, created a YouTube account, and began narrating and showing what it’s like to live with his mother. The endeavor, dubbed Mi vida con Toti (or “My Life with Toti,” as Sofia is fondly known), was so successful that it spawned a reality show called Vergaraland.
Later, he appeared in the film Destined to Ride and the television series Guilty Party.
But, in addition to professionally following in his mother’s footsteps, Manolo also travels with her to some of the most major events in the art world. As when he went to the ceremony where Sofia was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Manolo and Sofia are also dog lovers.
Another thing they have in common is their everlasting love for dogs. Manolo posts hundreds of images of his pets on his Instagram account, while Sofia does the same on hers. In addition, the youngster established his own line of dog clothes and accessories, and the actress was there to support him.
And they cherish the time they spend together.
Manolo and Sofia have an extremely tight bond. They have been there for each other at every stage of life and on the most significant occasions. The actress was present at the boy’s graduation and was overjoyed at his academic achievements, while the young man was the one who carried his mother down the aisle at her wedding to Joe Manganiello.
Manolo was also present when Sofia concluded her role in Modern Family, and he devoted a message to her on his Instagram account: “11 years, 250 episodes, and I couldn’t be more proud of the historic work you have accomplished,” he wrote.
It is undeniably difficult to navigate the path of parenting alone and at such a young age. Sofia, on the other hand, claims that her friends are now panicking if they haven’t met someone with whom to start a family, but she doesn’t mind because she already has one.
