Ugly Me (2006)

A beautiful woman (Mori) decides to transform into an ugly duckling in an attempt to ward off men and avoid more romantic disappointments.

Director:

Claudio Dabed

Writers:

Claudio Dabed (story), Claudio Dabed

Stars:

Bárbara Mori, Marcelo Mazzarello, Amaya Forch

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bárbara Mori	...	Amanda / Helena
Marcelo Mazzarello	...	Marcelo
Amaya Forch	...	Karen
Gonzalo Robles	...	Hermano Juan
Rodrigo Muñoz	...	Guillermo
Jaime Azócar	...	Max
Alejandro Cohen	...	Dr. Perner
Paz Bascuñán	...	Fernanda
Felipe Camiroaga	...	Pepe
Fernando Kliche	...	Pablo
Fernando Farías	...	Sacerdote
Ignacio Mansilla	...	Detective
Claudia Vergara	...	Esposa Max
Cristian Martínez	...	Macho Disco
Claudio Dabed	...	DJ Disco

Storyline

In Santiago, Chile, the efficient architect Amanda finds that her boyfriend Pepe is cheating on her with her friend Fernanda. Amanda threats them both with a shotgun, but is arrested and loses her job. She travels to Valparaiso and decides to disguise as an ugly woman married with children to earn respect by the men. Amanda is hired by Max to work at his company with the chauvinist wolf Marcelo; the dedicated but limited family man Guillermo; and the ambitious just graduated architect Karen. Soon she proves to be very efficient and decides to give a lesson to Marcelo, seducing him posing as the sexy Helena. Meanwhile Marcelo gets closer to Amanda that becomes his best female friend and advisor. When Helena humiliates Marcelo, he changes his behavior and falls in love with Amanda. And she also falls for him, but she is behind the eight ball with the situation she has created. Meanwhile Karen hits on Marcelo that is emotionally vulnerable.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content

Details

Country:

Chile

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

October 2006 (Chile)

Also Known As:

Ugly Me

Filming Locations:

Santiago, Chile

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,292 (Chile), 10 November 2006, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cada Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

De Cara a la Pared
Performed by Lhasa

User Reviews

Delightful Battle of the Sexes

In Santiago, Chile, the efficient architect Amanda (Bárbara Mori) finds that her boyfriend Pepe (Felipe Camiroaga) is cheating on her with her friend Fernanda (Paz Bascuñan). Amanda threats them both with a shotgun, but is arrested and loses her job. She travels to Valparaiso and decides to disguise as an ugly woman married with children to earn respect by the men. Amanda is hired by Max (Jaime Azócar) to work at his company with the chauvinist wolf Marcelo (Marcelo Mazzarello); the dedicated but limited family man Guillermo (Rodrigo Muñoz); and the ambitious just graduated architect Karen (Amaya Forch). Soon she proves to be very efficient and decides to give a lesson to Marcelo, seducing him posing as the sexy Helena. Meanwhile Marcelo gets closer to Amanda that becomes his best female friend and adviser. When Helena humiliates Marcelo, he changes his behavior and falls in love with Amanda. And she also falls for him, but she is behind the eight ball with the situation she has created. Meanwhile Karen hits on Marcelo that is emotionally vulnerable.

"Pretendiendo" is a delightful romantic comedy with a different battle of the sexes. The movie works because of the performance and make-up of the sexy and hot Bárbara Mori. It is impressive the transformation of her characters. Marcelo Mazzarello is a common man and gives more credibility to his character. This is the first movie that I see a movie with Bárbara Mori and I am looking forward to see others. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "O Disfarce" ("The Disguise")