Sofia Vergara found a sweet way to celebrate her son Manolo’s latest birthday. The actress posted a lighthearted family portrait from the celebration. A giant dessert took center stage in the birthday scene. The special treat also highlighted a food connection shared by the mother and son.
Sofía Vergara celebrates son Manolo’s 35th birthday with a massive baklava cake
Vergara celebrated her son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara’s 35th birthday this week. Manolo marked his birthday on Wednesday, September 16. Vergara shared a photo of the pair on Instagram with her Chihuahua, Amore, resting on her shoulder. “We luvvu! Happy bday!!” she wrote in the post.
The photo showed Vergara and Manolo celebrating beside a huge baklava cake. The dessert featured six tall candles for Manolo’s birthday. In addition to the cake, the arrangement featured several other pastries. Balloons added another festive touch to the celebration.
Manolo also shared the same photo on his Instagram. Good Baklava originally posted the image, showing the birthday setup and the giant dessert. The company’s founder, Roy Donk, is friends with Manolo and praised his love for the treat. “If you know Manolo, you’ll know he is the world’s #1 baklava supporter!” Donk told PEOPLE.
Vergara and Manolo also share a business connection through the food industry. In 2024, the duo founded their culinary venture, Toma. Vergara described the brand as their “love letter to Latin food.” The birthday celebration gave Manolo another reason to enjoy one of his favorite foods with his mom.
The sweet celebration brought together family, food and plenty of birthday spirit. Vergara’s photo captured the mother and son enjoying the occasion together. Manolo’s love for baklava also made the oversized cake a fitting birthday surprise. For his 35th birthday, the dessert clearly became one of the biggest highlights.
