Sofia Vergara has solidified herself as one of the highest-paying actresses in the Hollywood industry thanks to her acting talent. While many know her as Gloria of Modern Family, the Colombian-American actress has continued to make an impressive portfolio with her modeling and acting career. Given the dedication she puts into her career, it would come as a surprise for many that acting was not what she initially planned to move forward with.

Sofia Vergara Was Scared of Wearing Bikinis Due to Her Catholic School Teachers
She once recalled her initial days when she was offered a modeling gig at the time when she was terrified of wearing a bikini due to her school nuns. In a 2017 interview with CBS News‘ Lee Cowan, the 51-year-old actress talked about how she got introduced to the entertainment world. Back when she was 17 years old, a casting agent offered her a modeling gig at the beach to work in a PEPSI commercial.

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While her mother quickly gave a positive response, Sofia Vergara couldn’t help but feel terrified by the idea.