Sofia Vergara has been branded as a "horror" by her ex-fiance Nick Loeb's friends. The "Modern Family" star who called off her engagement from Loeb last month has been reportedly slammed for her rude behavior during dinners and for staying busy with her phone during conversations.

"She's (Sofia) a horror. I wouldn't say 'bitch' - but ... I'm happy to see her go. Good riddance," says sources in a report by The Province.

Sofia and Nick started dating in 2010 and got engaged in 2012. However, the couple head to splitsville as Loeb's friends reportedly embarrassed Vergara.

Though the couple had said as per US Weekly reports that their reason was split is busy schedules and trouble finding time to spend together, reports have suggested that Loeb was taking advantage of Vergara's fame.

"He desperately wanted her to use her star power to launch his acting career," the source told US Weekly. "He made her look like a fool."

But now that Loeb's friends have opened about Vergara and have called her "rude," fans are not sure which side of the story to believe. By the time official statement comes from both the sides, here are a few facts not known about Sofia Vergara:

1. The accent Sofia Vergara uses as Gloria in "Modern Family" is real. "I go out to a mall or restaurant and when somebody hears me they'll go, 'Oh my God, it's your real accent,'" she revealed to People, adding "I tell them, 'Yeah, I guess I'm not that good an actress!'"

2. Vergara became a mom when she was in her teens. She was 19-years old when she gave birth to her son Manolo." I always tried to do the best for my kid," Vergara said to People. "I was 19 when I had him!"

3. Sofia Vergara was born with blonde hair. She dyed her hair black going by the advice of directors, reported Complex.

4. In 2005, Vergara was reported to be dating Tom Cruise, reported Hollyscoop. However the reps of both the stars never confirmed the rumours.

5. Sofia's most recent films include, Robert Rodriquez's action film "Machete Kills" (2013) with Mel Gibson, and "Fading Gigolo" (2013) opposite Woody Allen.