Ugly Betty (2006–2010)

Betty Suarez is smart, sweet and hard working. The only problem is that she's not thin and beautiful like all her coworkers at Mode, the high-fashion magazine where she works. The only ... See full summary »

Stars:

America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 43 wins & 92 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
America Ferrera	...	Betty Suarez (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Eric Mabius	...	Daniel Meade (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Tony Plana	...	Ignacio Suarez (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Ana Ortiz	...	Hilda Suarez (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Becki Newton	...	Amanda Tanen (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Michael Urie	...	Marc St. James (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Mark Indelicato	...	Justin Suarez (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Vanessa Williams	...	Wilhelmina Slater (85 episodes, 2006-2010)
Judith Light	...	Claire Meade (71 episodes, 2006-2010)
Ashley Jensen	...	Christina McKinney (66 episodes, 2006-2010)
Christopher Gorham	...	Henry Grubstick (35 episodes, 2006-2010)

Storyline

Betty Suarez is smart, sweet and hard working. The only problem is that she's not thin and beautiful like all her coworkers at Mode, the high-fashion magazine where she works. The only reason the publisher hired her to be his son's secretary, is that he thought Betty was someone who Daniel would never sleep with. Betty's hard work and determination earns Daniel's respect, as she helps him find his way through the shark infested waters of the fashion industry. Ugly Betty is based on a Colombian telenovela "Yo Soy Betty La Fea".

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Plot Keywords:

magazine | fashion | new york city | sister sister relationship | manhattan new york city | 

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Taglines:

Fashion has a new face (UK)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

ABC [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Betty the Ugly

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Silent H Productions, Ventanarosa Productions, Reveille Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The outside of the modern art museum shown is actually the outside of the New England Aquarium in Boston, with some computer-generated differences.

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Quotes

Wilhelmina Slater: Come on, girl, I am black, you are Mexican, let's not talk around it like a couple of dull white people!

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Connections

Referenced in Comedy Connections: Rab C. Nesbitt (2008)

User Reviews

Great New Show

This show is definitely the best new show this season. It was adapted from a Hispanic show. I can see it winning best comedy series at the Emmy's as well as best actress for America Ferrera. America is great. The ensemble is awesome! I think also there might be a nomination for Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato. Vanessa Williams is also great as the overbearing creative-director. It's fun to see the glamor-obsessed socialites. It's also people from the business making fun of themselves which is hilarious! It's a great show. Soon you get addicted and have to watch it. A lot of fun to watch. Just wait, September is the month of the Emmy's!!