Sofia Milos

Swiss-born actress
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::summary Swiss-born actress ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Sofia Milos |
| image | Sophia Milos 2010.jpg |
| caption | Milos attending the "Night of 100 Stars" for the 82nd Academy Awards viewing party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on 7 March 2010 |
| birth_date | {{Birth date and age |
| 9 | 27}}<ref name |
| birth_place | Zürich, Switzerland |
| occupation | Actress |
| yearsactive | 1992–present |
| website | |
| :: |
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Sofia Milos (; , born 27 September 1969) is a Swiss-born actress. She is best known for her role as Yelina Salas on CSI: Miami. She has also had a role on The Sopranos as Camorra boss Annalisa Zucca, as well as roles in TV series such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mad About You, Friends and ER.
Early life
Milos was born in Zürich, Switzerland, to an Italian father and a Greek mother. The family moved to Rome, Italy when she was a child. When she was 14, she entered a local beauty pageant, and after winning first prize went on to win the provincial, regional and national contests as well, receiving the title Junior Lady Italy.
Milos studied business and economics at a school in Switzerland, and she studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under acting coach Milton Katselas.
Milos claims to be fluent in seven languages.
Career
When she was 15, Milos became a professional model to pay for her education in Switzerland. Her film debut came in Inside Out, an independent feature starring Kris Kristofferson and Lesley-Anne Down. Her television debut occurred in the NBC comedy Café Americain.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Over the Line | Kristin | |
| 1998 | Mafia! | Young Sophia | |
| 1999 | Screw Loose | Woman in Airport | |
| 2000 | ** | Cheryl | |
| 2001 | Double Bang | Carmela Krailes | |
| 2001 | ** | Lieutenant Dalia Barr | |
| 2002 | Passionada | Celia Amonte | |
| 2002 | ** | Boss | |
| 2003 | Family Jewels | Sarah Putanesca | |
| 2013 | ** | Sofia Milos | Short film |
| 2015 | The Secret of Joy | Lady of The Lake | Short film |
| 2017 | Fake News | Detective Jennifer Stern | |
| 2019 | Odissea nell'ospizio | Carla | |
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | Café Americain | Fabiana Borelli | Main role (18 episodes) |
| 1994 | Friends | Aurora | Episode: "The One with the Butt" |
| 1995 | Platypus Man | Stella | Episode: "Sweet Denial" |
| 1995 | Vanishing Son | Gale Heathe | Episode: "Lock and Load, Babe" |
| 1995 | Weird Science | Ali | Episode: "Earth Boys Are Easy" |
| 1995 | Strange Luck | Jill | Episode: "The Box" |
| 1995 | Shadow-Ops | Matya | TV film |
| 1996 | Mad About You | Sarah | Episode: "The Award" |
| 1997–1998 | Caroline in the City | Julia Karinsky | Recurring role (20 episodes) |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Dr. Angela Lopez | Episode: "The Doctor Is In" |
| 1998 | ** | Maria | Main role (13 episodes) |
| 1998 | ** | Marisol | Episode: "Dust, Lust, Destiny" |
| 2000 | M.K.3 | Milady | TV film |
| 2000 | ** | Annalisa Zucca | Episodes: "Commendatori", "Funhouse" |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Richard's Girlfriend | Episodes: "The Pants Tent", "Affirmative Action" |
| 2001 | Thieves | Polly | Episodes: "Pilot", "The Long Con" |
| 2002 | Lo zio d'America | Barbara Steel | TV series |
| 2002 | ** | Francesca | Episode: "Future Trade" |
| 2003 | ER | 'Coco' | Episode: "A Little Help from My Friends" |
| 2003–2009 | CSI: Miami | Detective Yelina Salas | Recurring role, Main cast Season 3 (60 episodes) |
| 2006 | Desire | Victoria Marston | Regular role (47 episodes) |
| 2008–2009 | ** | Special Agent Bianca LeGarda | Recurring role (13 episodes) |
| 2011 | Tatort | Abby Lanning | Episode: "Wunschdenken" |
| 2012 | Section de recherches | Alison Carter | Episodes: "À la derive", "Rien ne va plus" |
| 2012 | ** | Silasia | Episode: "The First Stay-cation" |
| 2013 | 1600 Penn | Bernice Milbert | Episode: "Dinner, Bath, Puzzle" |
| 2016 | Give Me My Baby | Dr. Hartlin | TV film |
| 2017 | Chicago Justice | Defense Attorney Mary Willis | Episode: "Dead Meat" |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Sergeant Alexandria Balaban | Episode: "Pankration" |
| 2020 | Project Blue Book | Daria | 3 episodes |
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References
References
- "Welcome to my official website!". La Dolce Vita Productions.
- (12 December 2017). "An exclusive interview with the forward-thinking actress SOFIA MILOS".
- (6 April 2018). "#94: Sofia Milos- CSI: MIAMI, THE SOPRANOS, CAROLINE IN THE CITY".
- "Sofia Milos' Biography and Private Life - Questions and Answers with Sofia".
- (September 25, 2003). "Milos: Obstacles, whether accent or singing, have motivated the actress". [[Honolulu Star-Bulletin]].
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