# Sofia Milos

Sofia Milos (/ˈmiːloʊs/; Greek: Σοφία Μίλος, 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

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Over the Line | Kristin | |
| 1998 | Mafia! | Young Sophia | |
| 1999 | Screw Loose | Woman In Airport | |
| 2000 | The Ladies Man | Cheryl | |
| 2001 | Double Bang | Carmela Krailes | |
| 2001 | The Order | Lieutenant Dalia Barr | |
| 2002 | Passionada | Celia Amonte | |
| 2002 | The Cross | Boss | |
| 2003 | Family Jewels | Sarah Putanesca | |
| 2013 | The Brentwood Connection | 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 | |

### Television

| 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 | The Secret Lives of Men | Maria | Main role (13 episodes) |
| 1998 | The Love Boat: The Next Wave | Marisol | Episode: "Dust, Lust, Destiny" |
| 2000 | M.K.3 | Milady | TV film |
| 2000 | The Sopranos | 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 | The Twilight Zone | 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 | The Border | 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 | The First Family | 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 |