Actress Sofia Vergara and her now ex-husband, director Joe Manganiello, were involved in one of the most high-profile and unexpected breakups of the past year. The couple had been married for more than seven and a half years and, in the eyes of fans, maintained one of the most stable ties in the film industry, which is why the news caused a huge media stir.

The Page Six media outlet revealed the breakup exclusively and, later, the protagonists confirmed the news: ”We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people who love each other and care a lot about each other, we politely ask that you respect our privacy during these times when we are going through a new phase of our lives.”

According to a source close to the now ex-couple, both had had the idea in their heads for some time and had even gone so far as to live separate lives. On the other hand, it was not until the moment of the official announcement that they made the irrevocable decision to separate.

Since then, they have become two of the most sought-after figures by the gossip media. Although they had been together for a long time, both have been able to rebuild their lives without hard feelings and have found hope again with the help of other people.

On Manganiello’s part, the filmmaker has started a relationship with Caitlin O’Connor. The 33-year-old woman has worked as an actress and presenter, and she has participated in different advertising campaigns with big brands such as Black Crown, Budweiser or Pepsi.

On the other hand, the actress starring in Griselda has regained faith in love with the help of the prestigious surgeon Justin Saliman, with whom she walks calmly and romantically through the streets of Los Angeles.

There are images of the Modern Family actress with the doctor since last November (supposedly they started in October), however, it is now that the name of the American doctor is becoming popular on the Internet due to some photos that have come out of the two in a restaurant in the American city.

Justin Saliman is divorced, 51 years old (the same age as Vergara) and is the father of two beautiful children, something that would reassure the actress, since one of the reasons that led her to end her relationship with her ex was that She didn’t want to be a mother. It should be noted that the man is specialized in orthopedic operations, an area in which he enjoys great success and recognition.