Selling Sunset Season Nine Welcomes Sofia Vergara Lookalike Sister to the Cast
Oh, wonderful. Netflix just couldn’t resist shaking up Selling Sunset by recruiting Sofia Vergara’s uncanny younger sister Monica Vergara for season nine, per a recent press release and insider confirmation from People Magazine. If you thought the Oppenheim Group was already stacked with high-drama agents, guess again. Monica’s arrival has Hollywood buzzing as cameras prepare to capture her every real-estate move alongside fan favorites Chrishell Stause, Heather Rae Young and Christine Quinn, says ET Online.
Monica Vergara, who shares her sister Sofia’s striking dark eyes and charismatic grin, spent the last five years working behind the scenes at a boutique agency in Miami. According to a Netflix statement released on May 2, she earned her real-estate license in 2021 and closed her first seven-figure deal last summer. Fans familiar with the Vergara brand know that persistence and flair come in the family, but will Monica’s negotiation style translate to LA’s ultra-competitive market?
Rumor has it that Monica’s entrance was fast-tracked when Sofia sat down with Netflix execs to share a tear-jerking tale of sibling struggle. The actress reportedly convinced them that Monica’s underdog story – balancing a demanding household budget after their parents fled Colombia in the ’90s – could add fresh emotional stakes. While Sofia keeps her Modern Family schedule jam-packed, Monica is free to soak up the LA limelight and slam dunk open houses with a side of telenovela-style passion.
Industry watchers tell The New York Post that Monica already negotiated a surprise cameo from Sofia in promotional materials. A source close to production says Sofia filmed a short segment cheering on her sister at a Brentwood mansion showing. If that clip makes it into the premiere, viewers can expect a sister-sweetheart moment that borders on viral gold. According to People Magazine, Netflix hopes it will boost initial streaming numbers by at least 20 percent.
Not everyone is sold on Monica’s prospects. Some former cast members grumble that the newcomer’s celebrity connection feels like a crutch, while star Mary Fitzgerald posted a cryptic Instagram story hinting at “sticking to grit over glam.” Other agents, like Amanza Smith, have publicly welcomed Monica’s arrival, praising her “fresh perspective on luxury listings.”
Season nine is scheduled to drop on June 15, 2024, and the Netflix announcement teases extra episodes exploring Monica’s toughest client – a mysterious tech CEO looking for a multi-million-dollar compound near Beverly Hills. Industry insiders suggest that Monica’s closing scene might be so jaw-dropping Netflix could greenlight a spin-off. If she can survive the high-stakes world of LA real estate with her sister’s shadow looming large, Monica might just carve out her own empire.
Brace yourself. Selling Sunset just raised the drama bar again, and Monica Vergara is right at the center. Watch out for glamorous showdowns, sibling cameos and enough property listings to make your head spin. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things without a little familial fireworks.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, ET Online
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