Behind a celebrity is often another big name star! From Ricky Martin to Jennifer Lopez, these six well-known Latinos have helped launch the careers of other Hollywood acts:

Wilmer Valderrama is not only a talented actor, but did you know he’s also a great gift giver? It’s true! As part of P&G’s Secrets of the Season campaign, the Latino has made it his mission this season to give tips to all of those out there struggling with what to buy the men in your life. And while we were at skeptical at first, we were absolutely convinced by the end of our conversation­–walking away with quite a few ideas. (Papi, stop reading this now!).

Have you seen Gravity, the breakout box-office hit of the fall season?

Robert Rodriguez, director of Machete Kills, has spearheaded some of the most daring, groundbreaking, thrilling movies of all time.

Blockbuster hits like Machete, Planet Terror, Grindhouse, and Sin City not only achieved incredible box office success, but also earned cult-status honors among film buffs. However, the Mexican-American director says that he owes his success to the cult movies he watched as a teenager and young adult.