Ugly Betty was a charming family and work comedy series inspired by a telenovela that endeared fans for four glorious seasons.
And thanks to the series hitting Netflix, new generations have been introduced to the magic of this series as it finds a brand-new audience. Of course, it also triggers nostalgia in original viewers.
Whether you're just now bingeing Ugly Betty or you've experienced it all before, you may be wondering what the cast is up to currently.
Ugly Betty bolstered an impressive cast who have truly left their mark and went on to do incredible projects. So, let's get into what the cast has been up to since.
Daniel Eric Gold - Matt Hartley
Gold's character, Matt Hartley, was introduced during Ugly Betty Season 3 as Betty's love interest, with the theater and film actor making his television debut.
The two characters endured a lot of ups and downs in their relationship,...
And thanks to the series hitting Netflix, new generations have been introduced to the magic of this series as it finds a brand-new audience. Of course, it also triggers nostalgia in original viewers.
Whether you're just now bingeing Ugly Betty or you've experienced it all before, you may be wondering what the cast is up to currently.
Ugly Betty bolstered an impressive cast who have truly left their mark and went on to do incredible projects. So, let's get into what the cast has been up to since.
Daniel Eric Gold - Matt Hartley
Gold's character, Matt Hartley, was introduced during Ugly Betty Season 3 as Betty's love interest, with the theater and film actor making his television debut.
The two characters endured a lot of ups and downs in their relationship,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Barbie star America Ferrera is no stranger to big franchises. Before appearing in Greta Gerwig’s ode to womanhood and in NBC’s beloved sitcom Superstore, Ferrera got her start on a very relatable ABC primetime soap Ugly Betty.
First premiering in 2006, Ugly Betty ran for four season on network television and built up a devoted fanbase. The series, which is now streaming on Netflix, starred Ferrera as the titular “Ugly” Betty Suarez, a braces-wearing 22-year-old fashion neophyte from Queens. The show follows the awkward Betty as she lands a job at high fashion magazine Mode in Manhattan wear she works as a personal assistant under failson editor-in-chief Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius).
Ugly Betty was a lovely little series chock full of both drama and thoughtful commentary on how young women are expected to navigate their personal and professional lives. If that sounds like the kind of thing that would...
First premiering in 2006, Ugly Betty ran for four season on network television and built up a devoted fanbase. The series, which is now streaming on Netflix, starred Ferrera as the titular “Ugly” Betty Suarez, a braces-wearing 22-year-old fashion neophyte from Queens. The show follows the awkward Betty as she lands a job at high fashion magazine Mode in Manhattan wear she works as a personal assistant under failson editor-in-chief Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius).
Ugly Betty was a lovely little series chock full of both drama and thoughtful commentary on how young women are expected to navigate their personal and professional lives. If that sounds like the kind of thing that would...
- 8/4/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Rebecca Romijn says she didn’t speak out about the misconduct allegations against her two former X-Men directors, Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner, because others had already done so.
While speaking to The Independent about her career journey and why working on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is personally special, The Librarians actress opened up about the controversies around the original X-Men trilogy, which was distributed by 20th Century Fox, with the first two installments directed by Singer and the third by Ratner.
While other members of the cast have spoken more explicitly about the chaotic and on-set behavior they witnessed, in addition to addressing their feelings on the allegations of sexual misconduct around Singer, Romijn has remained mostly silent. According to her, it’s because she didn’t feel like she needed “to say anything else.”
“Yeah, I kind of just… I didn’t feel like I needed to say anything.
While speaking to The Independent about her career journey and why working on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is personally special, The Librarians actress opened up about the controversies around the original X-Men trilogy, which was distributed by 20th Century Fox, with the first two installments directed by Singer and the third by Ratner.
While other members of the cast have spoken more explicitly about the chaotic and on-set behavior they witnessed, in addition to addressing their feelings on the allegations of sexual misconduct around Singer, Romijn has remained mostly silent. According to her, it’s because she didn’t feel like she needed “to say anything else.”
“Yeah, I kind of just… I didn’t feel like I needed to say anything.
- 7/5/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With network shows wrapping early and endless streaming options at our disposal, the communal viewing experience is becoming a rarity. Enter the TVLine Binge Club, a new opportunity for everyone to get back on the same page — or at least the same channel — to reflect on classic shows that once brought us all together.
Those braces. That hair. That poncho. Betty Suarez is more than just the role that made America Ferrera a household name. She’s also an icon in her own right, a bushy browed inspiration for anyone who has ever dared to succeed in a world designed to keep them down.
Those braces. That hair. That poncho. Betty Suarez is more than just the role that made America Ferrera a household name. She’s also an icon in her own right, a bushy browed inspiration for anyone who has ever dared to succeed in a world designed to keep them down.
- 4/2/2020
- TVLine.com
Former playboy Daniel Meade is lording over the ladies once more.
Ugly Betty vet Eric Mabius will recur on NBC’s Chicago Fire as Tom Nesbitt, a high-end strip club owner, our sister site Deadline reports.
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After wrapping Betty, Mabius starred in the British drama Outcasts, which aired on BBC America, and the Hallmark Channel series Signed, Sealed, Delivered. He has also appeared on Scandal, Blue Bloods and Political Animals.
Fire fans, thoughts on Mabius’ casting? Any guesses on which character he’ll inevitably court?
Related storiesPilot Scoop:...
Ugly Betty vet Eric Mabius will recur on NBC’s Chicago Fire as Tom Nesbitt, a high-end strip club owner, our sister site Deadline reports.
RelatedYaya DaCosta Cast as Chicago Med Nurse — and Fire Love Interest
After wrapping Betty, Mabius starred in the British drama Outcasts, which aired on BBC America, and the Hallmark Channel series Signed, Sealed, Delivered. He has also appeared on Scandal, Blue Bloods and Political Animals.
Fire fans, thoughts on Mabius’ casting? Any guesses on which character he’ll inevitably court?
Related storiesPilot Scoop:...
- 2/27/2015
- TVLine.com
Ugly Betty star Eric Mabius is to appear on cop drama Blue Bloods. Mabius will play a guest role in a forthcoming episode of the CBS series, TVLine reports. His character Richard Rourke is a handsome and charming philanthropist, but Rourke's dark side is revealed when a tip leads Erin (Bridget Moynahan) and Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) to re-examine an unsolved cold case. Mabius is best known for playing Daniel Meade on ABC series Ugly Betty between 2006 and 2010 and has since appeared on TNT's Franklin & Bash, USA's Political Animals and in short-lived BBC sci-fi drama Outcasts. Blue Bloods (more)...
- 1/29/2013
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
We open on Air Force Three where Susan and Dougie are watching a TV news report on the American rescue of the Chinese sub off the coast of California, then we cut to the White House Situation Room where they’re watching the same but with U.S. Naval commentary because they sprung for the DirectTV Global Rescue Package.
In the hospital, T.J. is in sedation until all the cocaine is out of his system. So, they’re giving him drugs to help him recover from a drug overdose? Odd, isn’t it? (Excuse me while I go mix a vodka and tonic. Still feeling a little fuzzy from those bottomless mimosas at brunch.) Now, where was I? Oh yeah, Elaine wants to move T.J. into Casa Barrish so Margaret and Ann need to spruce the place up. Everyone decides to keep the overdose quiet, especially because Dougie...
In the hospital, T.J. is in sedation until all the cocaine is out of his system. So, they’re giving him drugs to help him recover from a drug overdose? Odd, isn’t it? (Excuse me while I go mix a vodka and tonic. Still feeling a little fuzzy from those bottomless mimosas at brunch.) Now, where was I? Oh yeah, Elaine wants to move T.J. into Casa Barrish so Margaret and Ann need to spruce the place up. Everyone decides to keep the overdose quiet, especially because Dougie...
- 8/13/2012
- by hbeach
- The Backlot
It's been more than a year since "Ugly Betty" ended its four-season run, but Eric Mabius, who played horndog publisher Daniel Meade on the ABC comedy, is still mourning its passing.
"The end of 'Ugly Betty' was upsetting in many ways to all of us," Mabius tells Zap2it, who blames someone he'll identify only as "an executive who was running the network at the time but is no longer at the company" for jerking the Emmy-winning series from one time slot to another and failing to promote it adequately.
"I don't know why we were thrown on the sacrificial altar so often, with our nights getting changed and the fans getting so upset," he says. "I think there was a little bit too much alternative-lifestyle humor for a certain executive, but despite having no support from certain people, the fans really made a difference. The universality of...
"The end of 'Ugly Betty' was upsetting in many ways to all of us," Mabius tells Zap2it, who blames someone he'll identify only as "an executive who was running the network at the time but is no longer at the company" for jerking the Emmy-winning series from one time slot to another and failing to promote it adequately.
"I don't know why we were thrown on the sacrificial altar so often, with our nights getting changed and the fans getting so upset," he says. "I think there was a little bit too much alternative-lifestyle humor for a certain executive, but despite having no support from certain people, the fans really made a difference. The universality of...
- 5/31/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Actor Eric Mabius has lashed out at U.S. TV executives over the cancellation of "Ugly Betty" last year, accusing them of neglecting the cast. Bosses at ABC stunned the stars and fans of the show in January last year by announcing the programme's fourth season would be its last.
Several of the cast members went public with their disappointment about the cancellation ahead of the final episode, which aired in America in April. Mabius, who played magazine boss Daniel Meade, has now opened up about the axing of the show, revealing the stars of the programme felt "battered about" by network chiefs and were devastated by the snub.
He tells Britain's The Sun, "Our show ended too early. We were battered about by ABC and even if the fans wanted another series they couldn't have got it because we had been raked over the coals so much by the network.
Several of the cast members went public with their disappointment about the cancellation ahead of the final episode, which aired in America in April. Mabius, who played magazine boss Daniel Meade, has now opened up about the axing of the show, revealing the stars of the programme felt "battered about" by network chiefs and were devastated by the snub.
He tells Britain's The Sun, "Our show ended too early. We were battered about by ABC and even if the fans wanted another series they couldn't have got it because we had been raked over the coals so much by the network.
- 2/8/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Actor Eric Mabius has lashed out at U.S. TV executives over the cancellation of Ugly Betty last year, accusing them of neglecting the cast.
Bosses at ABC stunned the stars and fans of the show in January last year by announcing the programme's fourth season would be its last.
Several of the cast members went public with their disappointment about the cancellation ahead of the final episode, which aired in America in April.
Mabius, who played magazine boss Daniel Meade, has now opened up about the axing of the show, revealing the stars of the programme felt "battered about" by network chiefs and were devastated by the snub.
He tells Britain's The Sun, "Our show ended too early. We were battered about by ABC and even if the fans wanted another series they couldn't have got it because we had been raked over the coals so much by the network.
"We put our best feet forward and felt neglected. Everyone was upset with them for cancelling Ugly Betty."
However, Mabius is hopeful of a big screen follow-up to the popular series, so fans can see a happy ending for his character and former assistant Betty Suarez, played by America Ferrera.
He adds, "There may still be a romantic conclusion for Daniel and Betty. The fans want a film and hopefully that will happen if enough people ask for it.
"Sex and the City was put under a lot of scrutiny when it became a film but certainly didn't suffer in the box office."...
Bosses at ABC stunned the stars and fans of the show in January last year by announcing the programme's fourth season would be its last.
Several of the cast members went public with their disappointment about the cancellation ahead of the final episode, which aired in America in April.
Mabius, who played magazine boss Daniel Meade, has now opened up about the axing of the show, revealing the stars of the programme felt "battered about" by network chiefs and were devastated by the snub.
He tells Britain's The Sun, "Our show ended too early. We were battered about by ABC and even if the fans wanted another series they couldn't have got it because we had been raked over the coals so much by the network.
"We put our best feet forward and felt neglected. Everyone was upset with them for cancelling Ugly Betty."
However, Mabius is hopeful of a big screen follow-up to the popular series, so fans can see a happy ending for his character and former assistant Betty Suarez, played by America Ferrera.
He adds, "There may still be a romantic conclusion for Daniel and Betty. The fans want a film and hopefully that will happen if enough people ask for it.
"Sex and the City was put under a lot of scrutiny when it became a film but certainly didn't suffer in the box office."...
- 2/7/2011
- WENN
Eric Mabius has claimed that the cast of Ugly Betty felt let down by ABC. The actor - who played Daniel Meade in the comedy drama - admitted that the show's team had been unhappy with the broadcaster's decision to axe the programme last year. "Our show ended too early," he told The Sun. "We were battered about by ABC and even if the fans wanted another series they couldn't have got it because we had been raked over the coals so much by the network. "We put our best feet forward and (more)...
- 2/7/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Look who’s playing a bad dude now! EW has learned that Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty) has been cast in an upcoming episode of NBC’s Chase. He’ll play Justin Tate, a cop-turned-fugitive who uses his law enforcement know-how to lure innocent prey. He’s also the first fugitive clever enough to elude the U.S. marshals – which keeps Annie Frost (Kelli Giddish) up at night!
Will our heroine catch him? You’ll have to find out in January, when Mabius’ episode airs. In case you’ve forgotten, Mabius played the beloved Daniel Meade for four years on ABC’s Betty.
Will our heroine catch him? You’ll have to find out in January, when Mabius’ episode airs. In case you’ve forgotten, Mabius played the beloved Daniel Meade for four years on ABC’s Betty.
- 11/23/2010
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
I miss Ugly Betty. I watched the show religiously every week on Thursday nights, but dropped off in the final season when it moved nights. As I watched the episodes for the final season DVD, I realized how much I missed this show, with its crazy characters and even crazier storylines.
I know that the ratings tapered off in the third and fourth seasons and I wonder if it’s because the storylines got a little bit Too crazy. But if you watch the season four episodes you’ll realize that the show’s heart is still there. I know that the series ended on a somewhat ambiguous note, with Daniel and Betty meeting up in London, England. It’s unclear what their future will hold and whether they’ll get together, but it still ends on a happy note. The whole “leaving town to go start a new, glamorous...
I know that the ratings tapered off in the third and fourth seasons and I wonder if it’s because the storylines got a little bit Too crazy. But if you watch the season four episodes you’ll realize that the show’s heart is still there. I know that the series ended on a somewhat ambiguous note, with Daniel and Betty meeting up in London, England. It’s unclear what their future will hold and whether they’ll get together, but it still ends on a happy note. The whole “leaving town to go start a new, glamorous...
- 8/17/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
Eric Mabius has revealed that he wants to star in an Ugly Betty movie. The actor told Fancast that he would "absolutely" be willing to reprise his role as Daniel Meade in a big screen version of the ABC series. "I would love that," he said. "I mean, it’s the closest I've ever been to a cast and now we really miss one another, and it would be [a] great [thing] to come back together for." He admitted that he was disappointed that the show was cancelled after four seasons. "It was just too soon," he said. "I think (more)...
- 8/13/2010
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
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