"Ugly Betty"
Pilot (2006)

Director:

Richard Shepard

Writers:

Silvio Horta (developer)
Silvio Horta (written by)

TV Series:

"Ugly Betty" (2006)

Original Air Date:

28 September 2006 (Season 1, Episode 1)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Reveolves around an unattractive secretary at a fashion magazine. Based on the Colombian telenovela "Betty La Fea."

Plot Keywords:

Sister | Soap | Ugly | Publishing | Queens New York

Awards:

1 win

Cast

America Ferrera	...	Betty Suarez
Eric Mabius	...	Daniel Meade
Alan Dale	...	Bradford Meade
Tony Plana	...	Ignacio Suarez
Ana Ortiz	...	Hilda Suarez
Ashley Jensen	...	Christina McKinney
Becki Newton	...	Amanda Tanen
Mark Indelicato	...	Justin Suarez
Vanessa Williams	...	Wilhelmina Slater
Michael Urie	...	Marc St. James
William Abadie	...	Phillippe Michel
Kevin Sussman	...	Walter
Gina Gershon	...	Fabia
Lupita Ferrer	...	Rich Latina
Abigail Forman	...	Charmaine

Runtime:

Germany:42 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Reveille Productions

Trivia:

Based on the popular Colombian telenovela "Yo soy Betty, la fea" (1999) (I'm Betty, the Ugly), which has been dubbed and broad casted in countries such as Brasil, China or the Philippines and has been adapted in some other countries. Local versions like "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin" (2003) (There's No One Like Jassi) in India or "Verliebt in Berlin" (2005) (Smitten in Berlin) also have been immensely successful.

Quotes:

Justin Suarez: I don't want flan, I'll get fat!

Movie Connections:

References "Entourage" (2004)

Soundtrack:

Suddenly I See

Good hearted, glossy comedy with a solid cast

The pilot for "Ugly Betty" is warm-hearted and humorous entertainment. Fast moving, engaging and funny, this first instalment bodes well for the future.

The cast is excellent. As well as the great America Ferrera, the show stars Alan (Jim Robinson from "Neighbours"!) Dale, the simply gorgeous Vanessa Williams as the evil Wilhelmina Slater, and Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade.

As purely a side-note, there are many attractive actresses in this production that are sure to attract hot-blooded males who wouldn't normally watch this type of show!

"Ugly Betty" looks a million dollars and is a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to seeing where this show goes as it has a lot of potential...