Vergara has come a long way, from her religious Catholic background that caused her to request her nun teachers permission before performing in a Pepsi commercial to bring her parents, siblings and family some income.
This year has been a good one to Vergara, with a runaway success TV show , a potential Emmy nomination and a role in the future big-budget flick, The Smurfs. Many other popular actresses were chosen for this honor, including Jennifer Garner,
"The goal for Variety is to celebrate powerful women in entertainment who have made a significant contribution. They have changed the perceptions of the business and have re-written the path to success. These women serve as encouraging high-profile inspiration to all people of different social classes."