There's a TV shaped hole in our lives at the moment, and it's Selling Sunset. While Love Island is doing a pretty good job at filling our reality TV cravings, there's no denying that few things make for better viewing than insane properties, glam estate agents and a dose of drama thrown in.
Naturally, we were ecstatic to hear that Selling Sunset is returning to our TV screens later this year. According to Netflix’s Tudum, the upcoming season will continue to focus on the 'competition in luxury estate' and how certain 'rookie agents aren’t always welcomed with open arms.'
On top of that, there's one new agent joining the cast for season nine. The newbie is Sandra Vergara, and she's Sofía Vergara's lookalike younger sister. 'I guess the cat's out of the bag,' Sandra teased in an Instagram Stories post following the announcement.
Who is Sandra Vergara?
Sandra Vergara is an actress, TV host and model from Columbia. She began modelling at the age of 24, and has worked for reputed magazines like Maxim, Esquire, and Regard. When she was 16, she made her acting debut in the Peruvian drama film Days of Santiago. She began her career on E! alongside RuPaul, and has appeared in TV shows including CSI, The Bold and the Beautiful and Nip/Tuck. She has also had a feature role alongside Colin Farrell in the 2011 horror film Friday Night.
Since 2020, she has served as a correspondent for People magazine‘s series People (The TV Show).
Is Sandra Vergara related to Sofía Vergara?
Yes! Sandra is the cousin and adoptive sister of fellow actor Sofía Vergara. In the press release, Netflix notes 'Oh and if that last name rings a bell: Yes, she's the cousin and adoptive sister of fellow actor Sofia Vergara.' You will probably recognise Sandra from her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the ABC sitcom Modern Family.
How old is Sandra Vergara?
Sandra Vergara is 36 years old. This makes her 17 years younger than her adoptive sister Sofía, who is 53 years old.
What has Sandra Vergara said about joining Selling Sunset?
In an interview with Netflix's Tudum, Sandra described her excitement at joining the team. 'The O Group felt like the perfect fit: sharp, high energy, and full of people who are at the top of their game,' she told the outlet. 'I’d seen [Selling Sunset] and always thought the women were incredibly dynamic. But being on the inside now, it’s a whole different level of excitement.'
She is confident she can make an impact on the competitive and intense world of real estate, where it's tough to survive as a rookie agent. 'I’ve always had an eye for design and a love for people, so combining that in real estate just clicked,' she told Netflix's Tudum. 'I’d seen [Selling Sunset] and always thought the women were incredibly dynamic. But being on the inside now, it’s a whole different level of excitement.'
Does Sandra Vergara have Instagam?
Yes! You can keep up to date with Sandra's glamorous life at her handle @sandravergara.
When does Selling Sunset season nine start?
The show's team hasn't actually given us a release date for the show yet, but we do know it's coming later this year! We will update this page with the release date information when we have it.
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.