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Ugly Betty (2006)

ABC's Ugly Betty is the American adaptation of Fernando Gaitan's world-famous Colombian soap opera Yo Soy Betty, La Fea. Starring America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, the comedy series follows a young woman who lands a job as an editor assistant at Mode, a fashion magazine. Despite her poor sense of fashion, Betty's can-do attitude and work ethic allows her to thrive in the industry.

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Drama

Cast
America Ferrera , Ana Ortiz
Release Date
September 28, 2006
Seasons
4
Network
ABC
Writers
Silvio Horta
Directors
Silvio Horta

Summary

ABC's Ugly Betty is the American adaptation of Fernando Gaitan's world-famous Colombian soap opera Yo Soy Betty, La Fea. Starring America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, the comedy series follows a young woman who lands a job as an editor assistant at Mode, a fashion magazine. Despite her poor sense of fashion, Betty's can-do attitude and work ethic allows her to thrive in the industry.

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