Sofia Milos

Sofia Milos (/ˈmiːloʊs/; born 27 September 1969)[2][1] is a Swiss-born Italian/Greek 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, Friends and ER.

Early life
Milos was born in Zurich, 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.[2]

Milos studied business and economics at a school in Switzerland, and she studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse[2] in the United States under acting coach Milton Katselas.

Milos is fluent in seven languages.[2]

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.[2].