Ever watch a music video and wind up spotting a familiar face? Many of our favorite Latino stars have appeared in an assortment of videos.

For its 18th season, popular ABC program The Bachelor introduced its first Latino: Juan Pablo Galavis, a sexy Venezuelan who has a rockin’ body, an adorable daughter, a killer accent, and a great job.

From Wall Street to the red carpet, success comes easily to Cuban-American actor Laz Alonso. The Howard University grad left behind a lucrative career in investment banking to pursue his dream of acting. After landing roles in Avatar, Fast & Furious, and Jarhead, it seems the cubano made the right decision.

En serio: we’ve all had those days. You know, Monday morning when you can't get out of bed, and you wish you’d ditched the 9-to-5 routine and chosen a more unconventional path as a musician, artist, or actor.

From stockbroker to factory worker, these 10 Latinos have all switched careers -- and dreams -- in order to pursue a life in Hollywood: