Being the ex-girlfriend of Scientology hobbit Tom Cruise isn’t the most credible route to stardom, but it’s certainly paid off for Sofia Vergara. After booting the movie midget into touch, the Colombian model’s career has rocketed with sexy roles in Entourage and Dirty Sexy Money. With new comedy Meet The Browns at US cinemas, we thought we’d give sexy Sofia the introduction she deserves…

People are calling you the Latin Pamela Anderson. What do you make of that?

It’s horrible! I don’t even know her. And everything I have is real!

Oh, so that’s what they’re comparing is it?

Yeah, I’m thinking it’s more about the tits. But I don’t care – it’s funny.

Is it true you’re a blonde in real life?

I am actually very blonde.

In Hollywood they don’t understand that a dark-skinned woman with an accent like mine could be a blonde. My son says I’m the only woman in Hollywood with blonde roots.Q:Do your son’s mates come over and gawp at you?

No, they’re used to me – I don’t walk around in a G-string! My son tells me I’m scary. When I call him, his caller ID says, ‘Der Führer’.

Charming. All South Americans are great dancers – are you the exception to the rule?

Are you kidding? I’m a fabulous dancer. Haven’t you seen Shakira? She’s also from my hometown in Barranquilla, Colombia. We’re all born dancing like that. It’s genetic.

You design your own undies back home – but surely not every señorita can look as sexy as you in them?

It’s for Latin girls, and we all look good! We’re very comfortable with our sexuality. We grew up on the beach, so we don’t think twice about getting into a bathing suit or slinky lingerie.

So you weren’t nervous doing this shoot?