Sofia Vergara took in US $19 million (RM60 million) in the past twelve months, becoming Forbes highest paid US TV actress. — Reuters picNEW YORK, July 19 — “Modern Family” actress Sofia Vergara edged out Kim Kardashian as the highest-earning woman in US television, taking in US$19 million (RM60 million) for the past 12 months on a list released by Forbes.com yesterday.

The Colombian-born Vergara took the No. 1 spot thanks to her Emmy Award-winning role on the ABC sitcom, a clothing line, endorsement deals and her partnership role in Latin World Entertainment, an entertainment company that Forbes said “was poised to become a new media powerhouse.”

The 40-year-old actress beat out Kim Kardashian, who came in second, earning an estimated US$18 million from her reality TV series, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”, a clothing line, endorsement deals, a huge Twitter and media presence augmented by a recent romance with singer Kanye West, Forbes said.

Eva Longoria came in third with her role on the long-running show, “Desperate Housewives”, which ended this year, endorsement deals and sales of a cookbook, two fragrances and a sprinkling of small movie roles, Forbes said.

Fellow “Desperate Housewives” actress Felicity Huffman also made the top ten, earning US$9 million.

Comedian Tina Fey, creator and star of NBC comedy “30 Rock” was ranked at No. 6, earning an estimated US$11 million.

To compile the list, Forbes considered upfront pay, residuals, endorsements and advertising work, without deducting agent fees or expenses related to being a celebrity.

The full list can be seen here. — Reuters