Sofia Milos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sofia Milos
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Milos attending the "Night of 100 Stars" for the 82nd Academy Awards viewing party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on 7 March 2010
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| Born | 27 September 1969 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Sofia Milos (born September 27, 1969) is an actress from Switzerland. She is most famous for playing Yelina Salas on the TV show CSI: Miami. She also had important roles in other popular TV series. These include The Sopranos, Curb your Enthusiasm, Mad About You, Friends, and ER.
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Early Life and Background
Sofia Milos was born in Zurich, Switzerland. Her father was Italian, and her mother was Greek. When she was a child, her family moved to Rome, Italy.
Early Success
At 14, Sofia entered a local beauty pageant. She won first place! After that, she won provincial, regional, and national contests. She earned the title "Junior Lady Italy."
Education and Skills
Sofia studied business and economics in Switzerland. She also learned acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse with acting coach Milton Katselas. She is very talented with languages and can speak seven different ones.
Acting Career Highlights
When Sofia Milos was 15, she started working as a professional model. This helped her pay for her education in Switzerland.
First Acting Roles
Her first movie role was in Inside Out. This independent film starred Kris Kristofferson. Sofia's first TV role was in the NBC comedy show Café Americain.
Famous TV Shows
Sofia Milos has appeared in many well-known television series. Here are some of her most notable roles:
- CSI: Miami: She played Detective Yelina Salas from 2003 to 2009. This was one of her biggest roles.
- The Sopranos: She played Annalisa Zucca, a boss in the Camorra crime family.
- Friends: She appeared in an episode called "The One with the Butt."
- ER: She had a role in the episode "A Little Help from My Friends."
- Curb Your Enthusiasm: She played Richard's girlfriend in a couple of episodes.
- Caroline in the City: She had a recurring role as Julia Karinsky for 20 episodes.
- The Border: She played Special Agent Bianca LeGarda.
Movie Appearances
Sofia Milos has also acted in several movies, including:
- Mafia! (1998)
- The Ladies Man (2000)
- The Order (2001)
- Passionada (2002)
See also
In Spanish: Sofia Milos para niños
