Sofia Vergara has revealed how the power of wearing a machine gun bra helped her get into character as a crazed killer in Machete Kills.
The Modern Family beauty plays brothel owner and assassin Madame Desdemona in Robert Rodriguez's action comedy - which features cameos from a string of stars including Lady Gaga, Charlie Sheen and Mel Gibson.
"When you put that outfit on, you really start feeling the essence of the character. That happens to me personally," Sofia said.
"It's amazing. This bra that my character has to wear - when I put it on, I feel like I can do anything, or kill anyone, and be crazy with it."
The film - out now on DVD and also starring Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez and Jessica Alba - sees women in the thick of the action.
Sofia said of director Robert: "His characters for women are always so strong, and a lot of fun. I wanted to be one of those characters.
"When he approached me, he told me that if I wanted to do very crazy, I was able to do very crazy. I've been wanting to do a character like that for a long time."
