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Sofia Vergara brings the drug lord to life in Netflixs new drama.

The so-called Cocaine Godmother wasreleased from prisonanddeported to Colombiain 2004.

But just eight years later, she was murdered in Medellin.

Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda.’ Photo via Netflix

She was 69 years old, and her pregnant daughter-in-law was with her at the time.

Former Miami homicide detective Nelson Andreu, who once investigated Blanco, voiced a similar suspicion.

Telling Blancos Story

Vergara isnt the first person to bring Blancos story to screen.

Griselda in ‘Griselda.’ Photo via Netflix

But even before Blancos death, there was interest in dramatizing her life.

A separate project calledThe Godmotherwas later announced in 2019, with Lopez set to star and produce.

However, the project’s status is unclear, as Lopez hasnt shared any recent developments.

Jennifer Lopez in Paris. Photo via Getty Images

source: www.bustle.com