Around 2002, Sofía Vergara was beginning to gain recognition in the U.S. entertainment industry after establishing herself as a television personality and model in Latin America. She had co-hosted several Spanish-language television shows on Univision, including travel and variety programs, which showcased her charisma and comedic timing. During this period, she began transitioning into English-language roles, appearing in small parts in films and television.

While her major breakthrough in Hollywood came later with her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Modern Family (starting in 2009), the early 2000s marked the beginning of her crossover into mainstream American media.