What 'Ugly Betty' Is About:
'Ugly' Betty Suarez doesn't fit in with her coworkers, because she's a normal girl. The plump, unstylish girl from Queens is sweet, hardworking and has plenty of good ideas. She finds herself working amidst the sharks of a fashion magazine.
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Pictures of the cast of Ugly BettyWhen to See 'Ugly Betty':
Ugly Betty airs Thursdays at 8:00 pm ET on ABC. The show is currently in its second season. It originally premiered September 28 2006, and is still in production.
Who's Behind 'Ugly Betty':
Ugly Betty is produced by:
- Salma Hayek (The Maldonada Miracle, Frida, In the Time of the Butterflies)
- Ben Silverman (The Office, The Tudors, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?)
- James Hayman (Joan of Arcadia, Judging Amy, Dangerous Minds)
- James D. Parriott (Grey's Anatomy, Threat Matrix, The Partners)
- Silvio Horta (Jake 2.0, The Chronicle)
Who's Who in 'Ugly Betty':
- Betty Suarez: Betty is an ambitious but sweet girl from Queens who sets her sights on working for a fashion magazine. Betty Suarez is played by America Ferrera (Steel City, Lords of Dogtown, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants)
- Daniel Meade: Daniel is Betty's playboy boss who was given the business from his father. Daniel Meade is played by Eric Mabius (Eyes, The L Word, The O.C.)
- Hilda: Hilda is Betty's older sister who has a young son. Hilda is played by Ana Ortiz (Boston Legal, Over There, Kristin)
- Wilhelmina Slater: Wilhelmina has her eye out for Daniel's job which she feels entitled to. Wilhelmina Slater is played by Vanessa Williams (South Beach, Boomtown, Eraser)
- Ignacio: Ignacio is Betty's loving dad. Ignacio is played by Tony Plana (Half Past Dead 2, 24, Dreaming of Julia)
- Christina: Christina is the seamstress with a caring heart. She is the one Betty confides in. Christina is played by Ashley Jensen (Extras, Eleventh Hour, Sweet Medicine)
