Many Latin celebrities got their start in front of the cameras in popular commercials, which helped launch their careers. Swipe to learn about five of these celebrities and discover which commercials they appeared in.

Luis Miguel - Sabritas (1986)

Before filling stadiums, Luis Miguel starred in a potato chip commercial at the piano. In the ad, Luismi sings an adaptation of his song No me puedes dejar así" (You Can't Leave Me Like This,) and the rest is history. The icon demonstrated a dazzling talent that quickly won over audiences. This commercial is so iconic that it even became part of Netflix's Luis Miguel: The Series, detailing the entire process of its creation.

Photography: Sabritas

Salma Hayek - Burger Boy (1988)

In 1988, Salma Hayek starred in a memorable commercial for Mexican television. In this instance, she promoted the then-popular Burger Boy chain. Although she was just starting out in modeling, Hayek projected a magnetic charisma that would later lead her to star in successful telenovelas and achieve success in Hollywood.

Photography: Burger Boy

Ricky Martin - Burger King (1984)

At just 12 years old, while a member of the popular group Menudo, Ricky Martin starred in a wide variety of commercials, notably for Crush soda and the fast-food chain Burger King. In the famous Burger King commercial, Martin displayed infectious energy in front of the camera, foreshadowing the overwhelming international success he would achieve shortly thereafter.

Photography: Burger King

Sofia Vergara - Pepsi (1989)

At 17, Sofía Vergara captivated audiences in a commercial filmed on a Colombian beach for the popular Pepsi brand. The enormous commercial impact immediately boosted Vergara's career in modeling and Colombian television, paving the way for her international success.

Photography: Pepsi

Gael García Bernal - Videocentro (1994)

Before becoming an internationally acclaimed actor, a young Gael García Bernal appeared in several television commercials for Videocentro (a popular Mexican VHS rental and sales chain). Among them was the popular 1994 commercial with the slogan, "Only you are missing," promoting the VHS of the film The Blue Lagoon.

Photography: Videocentro