Sofia Milos facts for kids
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Sofia Milos
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Milos at the "Night of 100 Stars" party for the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010.
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| Born | 27 September 1969 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Sofia Milos (born September 27, 1969) is a Swiss-born actress with Italian and Greek roots. She is most famous for playing Detective Yelina Salas in the popular TV show CSI: Miami.
Milos has also appeared in many other well-known television series. She played a crime boss named Annalisa Zucca on The Sopranos. She also had roles in hit shows like Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and ER.
Early Life and Education
Sofia Milos was born in Zürich, Switzerland. Her father was from Italy and her mother was from Greece. When she was a child, her family moved to Rome, the capital of Italy.
At age 14, she entered a local beauty pageant. She won first place and went on to win bigger contests, eventually earning the title of Junior Lady Italy.
To prepare for her future, Milos studied business and economics at a school in Switzerland. Later, she moved to the United States and studied acting at the famous Beverly Hills Playhouse with acting coach Milton Katselas. Milos has said that she can speak seven languages fluently.
Acting Career
Milos began her career as a professional model when she was 15 years old. She used the money she earned to pay for her education.
Her first role in a movie was in an independent film called Inside Out, where she acted alongside stars Kris Kristofferson and Lesley-Anne Down. She made her television debut soon after in the comedy show Café Americain. This was the start of a long and successful career in film and television.
Famous Television Roles
Sofia Milos is best known for her work on television. She has played many different characters in a variety of shows.
- Café Americain (1993–1994): She had a main role as Fabiana Borelli in this comedy series.
- Friends (1994): She guest-starred as a character named Aurora in the episode "The One with the Butt."
- Caroline in the City (1997–1998): She had a recurring role as Julia Karinsky, appearing in 20 episodes.
- The Sopranos (2000): She played Annalisa Zucca, a powerful female boss in an Italian crime family, in two episodes of this famous drama.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000): She appeared in two episodes as the girlfriend of the main character's friend, Richard Lewis.
- CSI: Miami (2003–2009): Her most famous role was as Detective Yelina Salas. She was a main cast member in Season 3 and appeared in a total of 60 episodes.
- The Border (2008–2009): She played Special Agent Bianca LeGarda in this Canadian drama series.
- Chicago Justice (2017): She guest-starred as a defense attorney named Mary Willis.
Movie Appearances
Besides her television work, Milos has also acted in several movies. Here are some of her notable film roles:
- Mafia! (1998): A comedy that makes fun of gangster movies, where she played the younger version of the main female character.
- The Ladies Man (2000): A comedy film where she had a supporting role.
- The Order (2001): An action film where she played Lieutenant Dalia Barr.
- Passionada (2002): A romantic movie where she played one of the main characters, Celia Amonte.
See also
In Spanish: Sofia Milos para niños
