Sofia Vergara statue in Barranquilla could overcome Shakira’s: it would be inaugurated in June
In Barranquilla they get ready to pay tribute to one of their most outstanding figures in the world.
This is the actress and producer Sofía Vergara who will have a statue in the Great Malecon, one of the most emblematic public spaces in the capital of the Department of Atlantic.
The great peculiarity that this monument would have is that it could overcome the statue dedicated to the Colombian artist Shakira, who is in the same tourist site of the city, according to information revealed by Time.
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The structure in tribute to the national singer reaches 6.5 meters highso, according to the aforementioned medium, the sculpture dedicated to the Colombian actress could overcome this measurement. However, it is expected that at the end of June, a date scheduled for the inauguration of the statue, more details about its elaboration will be known.
The project is being developed in the workshop of the Yino Márquez sculptor, who has worked on other relevance artistic pieces as the statue in tribute to the Colombian singer -songwriter Álvaro José ‘El Joe’ Arroyo.
Speaking to the aforementioned means of communication, the sculptor team said that the statue is still in the construction phase; However, an image was revealed in which one of the feet of ‘La Toti’ is observed, so it has generated different reactions among Internet users.
Sofía Vergara, born in Barranquilla, has built an outstanding race in Hollywood, recognized for her role in the television series Modern Familyas well as for her work as a producer and businesswoman.
Its success has been a source of pride for the city, which now seeks to immortalize its legacy through this artistic work.
For the mayor of Barranquilla, the statue will not only be a tribute to his career, but also a symbol of inspiration for the new generations.
“Sofía Vergara is a champion. She is an authentic, great professional woman, who has put the name of the Barranquilleros. Therefore, she will also have her statue in the Malecon,” said Mayor Alejandro Char at a press conference made in early 2025.
