Betty Suarez is smart, tough and tenacious, but also sensitive and loving. She hopes these skills will help her to get a job within the Meade Publishing Corporation. The fact that she isn’t traditionally attractive initially keeps her from getting hired by fashion bible, Mode. The magazine, however, is in flux, with power-hungry executives vying for dominance. Hoping to control the situation, the publisher gives his inexperienced son, Daniel, the position of Editor-in-Chief. He hires Betty as Daniel’s assistant after catching him in a compromising position with his secretary on his first day on the job. After a tough start, in which Daniel tries to force Betty into quitting by treating her terribly, he realizes her worth and the two pair up to be an effective team.
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About Ugly Betty
Betty Suarez is a bright, resilient, and compassionate woman whose intelligence and tenacity set her apart. Despite not fitting the conventional beauty standards of the fashion world, she aims to secure a position at Meade Publishing Corporation. Initially overlooked for her appearance at the prestigious fashion magazine Mode, Betty's opportunity arises amidst internal power struggles. The publisher, seeking to control his inexperienced son Daniel, appoints Betty as his assistant. Daniel, the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, initially tries to drive Betty away with harsh treatment. However, he soon recognizes her value, and the two form a surprisingly effective partnership, navigating the cutthroat world of fashion together.
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Released
September 28, 2006
Creator
Fernando Gaitán, Silvio Horta
Cast
America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams, Tony Plana, Mark Indelicato, Ana Ortiz
Genre
Comedy, Drama