It has been 14 years since the series finale of Ugly Betty aired on ABC and now you can rewatch the entire show on Netflix!
The streaming service recently added all four seasons of the beloved series, starring America Ferrera. All of her new fans from Barbie will get the chance to check out her star-making role, for which she won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
The series ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2010 and it was based on the Colombian telenovela series Yo soy Betty, la fea.
Ugly Betty follows an aspiring writer who works her way up the ladder at a fashion magazine, despite her quirky wardrobe choices and doubting coworkers.
Ever wonder which cast members have the biggest estimated net worth? We ranked all of the major stars of the shows and America surprisingly is only in third place.
Browse through the slideshow to see...
The streaming service recently added all four seasons of the beloved series, starring America Ferrera. All of her new fans from Barbie will get the chance to check out her star-making role, for which she won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
The series ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2010 and it was based on the Colombian telenovela series Yo soy Betty, la fea.
Ugly Betty follows an aspiring writer who works her way up the ladder at a fashion magazine, despite her quirky wardrobe choices and doubting coworkers.
Ever wonder which cast members have the biggest estimated net worth? We ranked all of the major stars of the shows and America surprisingly is only in third place.
Browse through the slideshow to see...
- 4/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It has been over 13 years since the series finale of Ugly Betty aired on ABC and now you can rewatch the entire show on Netflix!
The streaming service recently added all four seasons of the beloved series, starring America Ferrera. All of her new fans from Barbie will get the chance to check out her star-making role, for which she won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
The series ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2010 and it was based on the Colombian telenovela series Yo soy Betty, la fea.
Ugly Betty follows an aspiring writer who works her way up the ladder at a fashion magazine, despite her quirky wardrobe choices and doubting coworkers.
Ever wonder which cast members have the biggest estimated net worth? We ranked all of the major stars of the shows and America surprisingly is only in third place.
Browse through the slideshow to...
The streaming service recently added all four seasons of the beloved series, starring America Ferrera. All of her new fans from Barbie will get the chance to check out her star-making role, for which she won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
The series ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2010 and it was based on the Colombian telenovela series Yo soy Betty, la fea.
Ugly Betty follows an aspiring writer who works her way up the ladder at a fashion magazine, despite her quirky wardrobe choices and doubting coworkers.
Ever wonder which cast members have the biggest estimated net worth? We ranked all of the major stars of the shows and America surprisingly is only in third place.
Browse through the slideshow to...
- 11/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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
On day 67 of The Writers Guild of America strike, the cast and creatives behind three popular shows joined the picket lines across Los Angeles.
Bright and early at 9:30 a.m. over at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, there was an Ugly Betty reunion with stars Ana Ortiz and Chris Gorham joining writers Brian Tannen, Gabrielle Stanton, Sheila Lawrence, Chris Black, Henry Myers, Cameron Litvack and Tracy Poust on the special picket.
Ugly Betty, based on the hit Spanish-language novela Betty La Fea, aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2010. America Ferrera portrayed the titular Betty Suarez, an unconventional beauty whose unique sense of style doesn’t preclude her from landing a gig at a top fashion magazine. The project was developed by Silvio Horta for ABC and also starred Mark Indelicato, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Becki Newton and Michael Urie.
Cast and crew of ‘Ugly Betty’.
“I worry about the future...
Bright and early at 9:30 a.m. over at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, there was an Ugly Betty reunion with stars Ana Ortiz and Chris Gorham joining writers Brian Tannen, Gabrielle Stanton, Sheila Lawrence, Chris Black, Henry Myers, Cameron Litvack and Tracy Poust on the special picket.
Ugly Betty, based on the hit Spanish-language novela Betty La Fea, aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2010. America Ferrera portrayed the titular Betty Suarez, an unconventional beauty whose unique sense of style doesn’t preclude her from landing a gig at a top fashion magazine. The project was developed by Silvio Horta for ABC and also starred Mark Indelicato, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Becki Newton and Michael Urie.
Cast and crew of ‘Ugly Betty’.
“I worry about the future...
- 7/8/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Yvette Nicole Brown, set your alarm for the Emmy nominations.
The nominees for the 75th Emmy Awards will be announced by the Community actress and Academy Chair Frank Scherma on Wednesday, July 12, at 11:30 am Et/8:30 am Pt, streaming live at Emmys.com/nominations.
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The awards telecast is currently slated to air Monday, Sept. 18 at 8 pm Et/5 pm Pt on...
The nominees for the 75th Emmy Awards will be announced by the Community actress and Academy Chair Frank Scherma on Wednesday, July 12, at 11:30 am Et/8:30 am Pt, streaming live at Emmys.com/nominations.
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The awards telecast is currently slated to air Monday, Sept. 18 at 8 pm Et/5 pm Pt on...
- 7/7/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello will reprise their roles in “Yo Soy Betty, La Fea” (“Ugly Betty”) in “Betty La Fea,” a sequel set to bow on Amazon’s Prime Video in 2024.
Produced by Colombia’s Estudios Rcn for Prime Video, the third season of the series picks up Betty’s story 20 years later when she’s a successful woman, mother and wife.
Still married to Armando (Abello) and trying to rebuild her relationship with her adolescent daughter, she battles the economic crisis of her family company and wonders whether the path she has chosen in life has really made her happy.
Directed by Mauricio Cruz Fortuna (“The Scent of Passion”), “Betty la Fea” is written by Marta Betoldi (“Ciega a Citas”), Juan Carlos Pérez (“Garzón”) and César Betancur (“Las Hermanitas Calle”).
The original series is hailed as the most successful telenovela of all time, having sold worldwide and spawning 20 remakes,...
Produced by Colombia’s Estudios Rcn for Prime Video, the third season of the series picks up Betty’s story 20 years later when she’s a successful woman, mother and wife.
Still married to Armando (Abello) and trying to rebuild her relationship with her adolescent daughter, she battles the economic crisis of her family company and wonders whether the path she has chosen in life has really made her happy.
Directed by Mauricio Cruz Fortuna (“The Scent of Passion”), “Betty la Fea” is written by Marta Betoldi (“Ciega a Citas”), Juan Carlos Pérez (“Garzón”) and César Betancur (“Las Hermanitas Calle”).
The original series is hailed as the most successful telenovela of all time, having sold worldwide and spawning 20 remakes,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Emiliano Granada
- Variety Film + TV
Juicy, soapy Korean series have been a staple on Netflix for years, but following the “Squid Game” phenomena, audiences around the world can’t get enough of not only the typical K-drama fare but also Korean thrillers and reality series.
Korean zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead,” which features a familiar “Squid Game” face (Lee Yoo-Mi) made its debut on the streamer’s non-English language TV Top 10 list for the week of Jan. 24 through 30, coming in at No. 1 with 124.79 million hours viewed. This marks the most hours viewed in the premiere week for any Korean title since Netflix began releasing its Top 10 data last year.
“Squid Game” remains legions above all other titles on Netflix’s Top 10 most popular non-English TV list of all time (based on hours viewed in the show’s first 28 days on the streaming platform), with a mammoth watch count of 1,650,450,000 hours. However, for the first time in months,...
Korean zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead,” which features a familiar “Squid Game” face (Lee Yoo-Mi) made its debut on the streamer’s non-English language TV Top 10 list for the week of Jan. 24 through 30, coming in at No. 1 with 124.79 million hours viewed. This marks the most hours viewed in the premiere week for any Korean title since Netflix began releasing its Top 10 data last year.
“Squid Game” remains legions above all other titles on Netflix’s Top 10 most popular non-English TV list of all time (based on hours viewed in the show’s first 28 days on the streaming platform), with a mammoth watch count of 1,650,450,000 hours. However, for the first time in months,...
- 2/1/2022
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Arcane and Korean supernatural series Hellbound have jumped to the top of Netflix’s new weekly top ten television list.
The animated series, which is based on the League of Legends videogame, was watched by Netflix subscribers for 38.4M hours between November 15 and 21. But it was outgunned by Netflix’s latest Korean thriller, Hellbound, which was watched a total of 43.5M hours in the same period.
Hellbound, which stars Yoo Ah-in and Kim Hyun-Joo, is about a group of supernatural angels appearing out of nowhere to condemn people to hell.
It was another big week for foreign-language titles on the streamer with the second season of Colombian telenovela The Queen of Flow being watched for 38.6M hours, beating the second season of Tiger King, which with 30M hours watched was the second top English-language title.
The third season of Narcos: Mexico, which topped the first list last week, is third followed by Maid,...
The animated series, which is based on the League of Legends videogame, was watched by Netflix subscribers for 38.4M hours between November 15 and 21. But it was outgunned by Netflix’s latest Korean thriller, Hellbound, which was watched a total of 43.5M hours in the same period.
Hellbound, which stars Yoo Ah-in and Kim Hyun-Joo, is about a group of supernatural angels appearing out of nowhere to condemn people to hell.
It was another big week for foreign-language titles on the streamer with the second season of Colombian telenovela The Queen of Flow being watched for 38.6M hours, beating the second season of Tiger King, which with 30M hours watched was the second top English-language title.
The third season of Narcos: Mexico, which topped the first list last week, is third followed by Maid,...
- 11/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Hit drama “Ugly Betty” is coming to South Africa, and will feature the show’s first Black lead.
Pre-production begins next month, and principal photography will start in January, on “uBettina Wethu,” the South African remake of “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” the megahit Colombian telenovela that inspired the America Ferrera-fronted ABC series “Ugly Betty.”
Borrowing on the tender, comic tone of the hit Colombian telenovela, which has been successfully adapted in 19 territories worldwide, “uBettina Wethu” will mark the first remake featuring a ‘Betty’ who is Black. The first season of the show is a co-production with South African public broadcaster Sabc and will debut in April 2021.
Produced by Known Associates Entertainment (Kae) and Moonlighting Films, the series is the first project of a slate of feature film and television projects to emerge from a newly launched venture between the two companies.
“Acquiring the rights and putting the finance...
Pre-production begins next month, and principal photography will start in January, on “uBettina Wethu,” the South African remake of “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” the megahit Colombian telenovela that inspired the America Ferrera-fronted ABC series “Ugly Betty.”
Borrowing on the tender, comic tone of the hit Colombian telenovela, which has been successfully adapted in 19 territories worldwide, “uBettina Wethu” will mark the first remake featuring a ‘Betty’ who is Black. The first season of the show is a co-production with South African public broadcaster Sabc and will debut in April 2021.
Produced by Known Associates Entertainment (Kae) and Moonlighting Films, the series is the first project of a slate of feature film and television projects to emerge from a newly launched venture between the two companies.
“Acquiring the rights and putting the finance...
- 10/20/2020
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke kicked off her executive session at the Television Critics Association press tour with a statement of remembrance for “Ugly Betty” creator Silvio Horta on Wednesday.
Describing Horta “unbelievably talented,” Burke called Horta a beloved member of the ABC family. “Our thoughts are with his friends and family today,” she said.
Horta, who created the America Ferrera-led dramedy “Ugly Betty” for ABC in 2006, was found dead of an apparent suicide in a Miami motel room on Tuesday.
Horta’s family confirmed news of his death in a statement, saying, “Through his friendships, his love and his work in TV and films, Silvio touched the lives of millions. Silvio had an ongoing struggle with addiction and depression, but through it all, he always found a way to turn his struggle into laughter. He was a kind and beautiful man. He may be gone but his light will shine on.
Describing Horta “unbelievably talented,” Burke called Horta a beloved member of the ABC family. “Our thoughts are with his friends and family today,” she said.
Horta, who created the America Ferrera-led dramedy “Ugly Betty” for ABC in 2006, was found dead of an apparent suicide in a Miami motel room on Tuesday.
Horta’s family confirmed news of his death in a statement, saying, “Through his friendships, his love and his work in TV and films, Silvio touched the lives of millions. Silvio had an ongoing struggle with addiction and depression, but through it all, he always found a way to turn his struggle into laughter. He was a kind and beautiful man. He may be gone but his light will shine on.
- 1/8/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Updated with cause of death: Silvio Horta, who created the ABC comedy Ugly Betty and shared its 2007 Emmy nom for Outstanding Comedy Series, was found dead Tuesday at a hotel in his native Miami, and today the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner ruled that Horta died by suicide. He was 45.
Horta created the U.S. version of Ugly Betty, which starred America Ferrera and aired more than 80 episodes over four seasons from 2006-10. Ferrera won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for playing Betty Suarez, a smart, sweet-natured and wholesome Mexican-American from Queens who lands a job at a trendy fashion magazine in Manhattan. Betty embraced her unique appearance — including bangs, heavy-rimmed glasses and train-track braces — and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of New York fashion.
Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Becki Newton, Michael Urie, Mark Indelicato and Vanessa Williams also were series regulars for the show’s entire run.
Horta created the U.S. version of Ugly Betty, which starred America Ferrera and aired more than 80 episodes over four seasons from 2006-10. Ferrera won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for playing Betty Suarez, a smart, sweet-natured and wholesome Mexican-American from Queens who lands a job at a trendy fashion magazine in Manhattan. Betty embraced her unique appearance — including bangs, heavy-rimmed glasses and train-track braces — and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of New York fashion.
Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Becki Newton, Michael Urie, Mark Indelicato and Vanessa Williams also were series regulars for the show’s entire run.
- 1/8/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with Ben Silverman statement: Ben Silverman, chairman and co-ceo of Propagate and executive producer of Ugly Betty, remembers series creator Silvio Horta as “a light.” Horta was found dead Tuesday in Miami at the age of 45.
“Silvio was a light — an inventive and excited collaborator,” Silverman said in a statement Wednesday. “He helped deliver on the promise of our beautiful Betty, and I am sad that he saw the world as being so ugly.”
America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams are among the former Ugly Betty cast members reacting to the sudden passing of Horta.
“I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death,” Ferrera wrote on Instagram. “His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of...
“Silvio was a light — an inventive and excited collaborator,” Silverman said in a statement Wednesday. “He helped deliver on the promise of our beautiful Betty, and I am sad that he saw the world as being so ugly.”
America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams are among the former Ugly Betty cast members reacting to the sudden passing of Horta.
“I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death,” Ferrera wrote on Instagram. “His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of...
- 1/8/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Ugly Betty cast is in mourning.
It was reported Tuesday afternoon that the ABC dramedy's creator, Silvio Horta, was found dead in Miami, in what many outlets are reporting as suicide.
America Ferrera, who starred as the titular character on Horta's award-winning TV series Ugly Betty, led the cast tributes on social media.
"I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death," the actress, who won an Emmy Award for her role of Betty Suarez shared on Instagram.
"His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of the whole Ugly Betty family who feel this loss so deeply."
Ugly Betty made a splashy launch on ABC in 2006, lasting four seasons, and bringing the likes of Adele,...
It was reported Tuesday afternoon that the ABC dramedy's creator, Silvio Horta, was found dead in Miami, in what many outlets are reporting as suicide.
America Ferrera, who starred as the titular character on Horta's award-winning TV series Ugly Betty, led the cast tributes on social media.
"I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death," the actress, who won an Emmy Award for her role of Betty Suarez shared on Instagram.
"His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of the whole Ugly Betty family who feel this loss so deeply."
Ugly Betty made a splashy launch on ABC in 2006, lasting four seasons, and bringing the likes of Adele,...
- 1/8/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Silvio Horta, who created the hit ABC dramedy Ugly Betty, has died.
Variety is reporting that the 45-year-old was found dead in a Miami hotel room in an apparent suicide.
Sources told the outlet that Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Horta is best known for adapting “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” for American audiences.
The series, known as Ugly Betty, was a roaring success for ABC, propelling America Ferrera to stardom.
Ferrera garnered an Emmy for her role on the series, with the series as a whole winning 42 awards throughout its run.
The series even scooped a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy in 2007, with Horta taking to the stage to accept the award.
It focused on a young woman who landed a job at a glossy fashion magazine, despite not being fashionable.
The supporting cast included Vanessa Williams, Becki Newton, Michael Urie, and Rebecca Romijn.
Variety is reporting that the 45-year-old was found dead in a Miami hotel room in an apparent suicide.
Sources told the outlet that Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Horta is best known for adapting “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” for American audiences.
The series, known as Ugly Betty, was a roaring success for ABC, propelling America Ferrera to stardom.
Ferrera garnered an Emmy for her role on the series, with the series as a whole winning 42 awards throughout its run.
The series even scooped a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy in 2007, with Horta taking to the stage to accept the award.
It focused on a young woman who landed a job at a glossy fashion magazine, despite not being fashionable.
The supporting cast included Vanessa Williams, Becki Newton, Michael Urie, and Rebecca Romijn.
- 1/8/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera was the first among that show’s cast to issue a public response to the “devastating” news that series creator Silvio Horta died Tuesday.
Ferrera, who now stars in Superstore, posted on Instagram that she was “stunned and heartbroken” to learn of Horta’s apparent suicide. (Read full story here.)
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“His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light,...
Ferrera, who now stars in Superstore, posted on Instagram that she was “stunned and heartbroken” to learn of Horta’s apparent suicide. (Read full story here.)
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- 1/8/2020
- TVLine.com
Silvio Horta, creator of ABC comedy series “Ugly Betty,” was found dead in a Miami motel room Tuesday. His agent confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide a cause of death. He was 45.
Horta’s reps did not respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
The creator’s show was adapted from Colombia’s “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” becoming a breakout success with Horta serving as showrunner and head writer.
“Ugly Betty” starred America Ferrera and ran for 4 seasons from 2006 to 2010. Horta co-created the series with Fernando Gaitán. Salma Hayek was an executive producer.
The show aired more than 80 episodes over four seasons from 2006-10. Ferrera won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the show’s lead playing Betty Suarez, a Mexican-American girl from Queens who lands a job at a fashion magazine in Manhattan. Betty embraced her unique look, sporting including bangs, heavy-rimmed glasses and...
Horta’s reps did not respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
The creator’s show was adapted from Colombia’s “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” becoming a breakout success with Horta serving as showrunner and head writer.
“Ugly Betty” starred America Ferrera and ran for 4 seasons from 2006 to 2010. Horta co-created the series with Fernando Gaitán. Salma Hayek was an executive producer.
The show aired more than 80 episodes over four seasons from 2006-10. Ferrera won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the show’s lead playing Betty Suarez, a Mexican-American girl from Queens who lands a job at a fashion magazine in Manhattan. Betty embraced her unique look, sporting including bangs, heavy-rimmed glasses and...
- 1/8/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Silvio Horta, who created the ABC hit Ugly Betty, was found dead on Tuesday in an apparent suicide, according to our sister site Variety. He was just 45 years old.
Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to sources; his body was found in a Miami hotel room.
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Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to sources; his body was found in a Miami hotel room.
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- 1/7/2020
- TVLine.com
Silvio Horta, creator of ABC’s popular series “Ugly Betty,” was found dead in a Miami motel room on Tuesday in an apparent suicide. He was 45.
Sources tell Variety that Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A representative for Horta confirmed his death, but declined to comment on the nature of it.
The American version of “Ugly Betty,” which starred America Ferrera, ran for four seasons on ABC from 2006 to 2010 and was adapted from the hit Colombian telenovela “Yo soy Betty, la fea.” Horta served as showrunner and head writer on the comedy-drama.
Ferrera posted on Instagram about his death, saying “His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy and light.”
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I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death. His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light.
Sources tell Variety that Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A representative for Horta confirmed his death, but declined to comment on the nature of it.
The American version of “Ugly Betty,” which starred America Ferrera, ran for four seasons on ABC from 2006 to 2010 and was adapted from the hit Colombian telenovela “Yo soy Betty, la fea.” Horta served as showrunner and head writer on the comedy-drama.
Ferrera posted on Instagram about his death, saying “His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy and light.”
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I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death. His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light.
- 1/7/2020
- by Stuart Oldham and Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
ABC scored a big hit with their English language translation of telenovela "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea," "Ugly Betty." Now the writer of the original "Ugly Betty" is taking McDreamy to spanish audiences. "Grey's Anatomy" is becoming a spanish soap opera.
Fernando Gaitan, who wrote "Yo Soy Betty La Fea" is scripting "A Corazon Abierto" ("An Open Heart"), based on ABC's hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." It has already started production in Bogota, Colombia.
The show follows the standard Latin American television format, with limited series runs. "A Corazon Abierto" will be produced as a "super series" with 80 original episodes being produced. They will air daily in a telenovela-style format.
The new series will feature sets replicated from the hit ABC drama, which stars Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, and Katherine Heigl. It will feature a cast of Latin film and television stars including Rafael Novoa, Carolina Gomez, Jorge Cao, and Jorge Enrique Abello.
Fernando Gaitan, who wrote "Yo Soy Betty La Fea" is scripting "A Corazon Abierto" ("An Open Heart"), based on ABC's hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." It has already started production in Bogota, Colombia.
The show follows the standard Latin American television format, with limited series runs. "A Corazon Abierto" will be produced as a "super series" with 80 original episodes being produced. They will air daily in a telenovela-style format.
The new series will feature sets replicated from the hit ABC drama, which stars Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, and Katherine Heigl. It will feature a cast of Latin film and television stars including Rafael Novoa, Carolina Gomez, Jorge Cao, and Jorge Enrique Abello.
- 8/11/2009
- icelebz.com
COLOGNE, Germany -- Berlin-based network Sat.1 has picked up ABC's Golden Globe-winning "Ugly Betty".
The ABC hit is based on the Colombian telenovela "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea", the same series that Sat.1 adapted in 2005 in its local hit "That's Life".
"That's Life" has been a huge success for Sat.1, drawing an audience share of up to 22% in its daily slot.
"Ugly Betty" will premiere April 27 in Germany and, like Sat.1 pickups "Navy NCIS"and "Criminal Minds", will be simulcast in high definition.
The ABC hit is based on the Colombian telenovela "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea", the same series that Sat.1 adapted in 2005 in its local hit "That's Life".
"That's Life" has been a huge success for Sat.1, drawing an audience share of up to 22% in its daily slot.
"Ugly Betty" will premiere April 27 in Germany and, like Sat.1 pickups "Navy NCIS"and "Criminal Minds", will be simulcast in high definition.
- 3/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MEXICO CITY -- Mexican helmer and actor Sergio Jimenez, director of Televisa's hit telenovela The Prettiest Ugly Girl, died of a heart attack in his Mexico City home Tuesday evening. He was 69.
Jimenez's acting career spanned five decades, during which he appeared in more than 50 films and television series.
In the 1980s, he began directing telenovelas. His most popular novela was The Prettiest Ugly Girl, Televisa's highly-rated version of Colombian hit I am Betty, the Ugly.
Jimenez's acting career spanned five decades, during which he appeared in more than 50 films and television series.
In the 1980s, he began directing telenovelas. His most popular novela was The Prettiest Ugly Girl, Televisa's highly-rated version of Colombian hit I am Betty, the Ugly.
There were few surprises when nominations for the Writers Guild TV Awards were revealed on Wednesday with castaway show Lost, mob hit The Sopranos, and Kiefer Sutherland-starring 24 all battling it out for Best Drama. The shows' writers were joined on the list by scribes from Grey's Anatomy and Deadwood, while Best Comedy nominations went to Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, The Office and Arrested Development. Meanwhile, television network NBC dominated the New Series category, with nods for writers on 30 Rock again, as well as Friday Night Lights, Heroes and Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip. They'll be battling it out alongside ABC's Ugly Betty, executive produced by Frida star Salma Hayek. It's based on the groundbreaking Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea and features America Ferrera as a struggling assistant at a fashion magazine. Nominations in film categories of the Writers Guild Awards are scheduled to be released next month with the prize-giving set for February 11 in Los Angeles.
- 12/15/2006
- WENN
CANNES -- How to build program franchises and reach kids through the burgeoning jungle of cross-platform outlets were key issues under discussion at MIPCOM Jr., the two-day kids market that precedes the Riviera-side program sales market. Running alongside this year's kids market and creating a buzz were telenovela screenings, with attendance boosted by the success of the last year's hit Colombian telenovela format Betty the Ugly (now airing on ABC as Ugly Betty). In its 14th year, the MIP Jr. market that used to be a dusty program-screenings event has been transformed into a full-blown power hub where toy manufacturers, consumer-product licensing businesses, cross-platform brand builders and new-media partners meet to do business.
- 10/8/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
COLOGNE, Germany -- Some 7.35 million German TV viewers booked a front seat for the dramatic finale of German telenovela That's Life, the local version of Ugly Betty, giving the series an astounding 25.9% market share on Friday. The rating was the best of the year for Sat.1 and even beat out pubcaster ARD's broadcast of a European Championship soccer qualification match between Germany and Ireland.
LONDON -- Channel 4 acquisitions chief Jeff Ford has swooped on a slew of sought-after Los Angeles Screenings' offerings from Warner Bros. and Disney, including the hotly anticipated Aaron Sorkin/Thomas Schlamme comedy-drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and ABC primetime romantic comedy Ugly Betty. Under a deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution that also includes rights to upcoming seasons of E.R, Without a Trace and Smallville, Channel 4 has acquired reunion drama The Class, created by Friends co-creator David Crane. The deal with Disney's Buena Vista International Television also sees Channel 4 acquiring Calista Flockhart family drama Brothers & Sisters in addition to Betty, which is based on the hugely successful Columbian telenovela Betty Le Fea. In recent weeks, British buyers have been busily negotiating pickups from this year's L.A. Screenings. The BBC has acquired Fremantle-distributed Falcon Beach as well as 3 lbs. from CBS Paramount, while Sky has purchased Lionsgate's Lovespring International and Hidden Palms.
- 6/15/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Television International president Michael Grindon has assumed responsibility for mobile and digital delivery worldwide, except for the U.S. Monday's announcement is aimed at marrying the successful global production and distribution operations of SPTI with the studio's ambitions in the mobile content sector. The move is seen as a significant addition to Grindon's responsibilities while also being a match for his record in distributing and producing TV hits for the overseas markets, including original scripted programming in such countries as Germany, the U.K., Italy, Spain, Chile and Russia, where's SPTI's Russian-language version of the hit Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty, La Fea is a huge hit. The new responsibilities also will streamline his division's overseas distribution operations. Under Grindon, SPTI also launched cable and satellite channels in Germany, Italy, India and Korea in the past year.
- 5/16/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ABC is going ahead with its version of the hit Colombian telenovela Betty La Fea, giving the project a cast-contingent pilot order. Betty, from Touchstone Television, Ben Silverman's Reveille and Salma Hayek's Ventanarosa Prods., is a one-hour centered on Betty, an unattractive but efficient secretary at a fashion magazine. Silvio Horta penned the pilot and is executive producing with Silverman, Hayek and her producing partner Jose Tamez. The telenovela genre is red hot these days, with CBS developing at least five projects with the goal of fielding at least one in the summer as a 13-week serial (HR 12/15).
- 12/22/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
BERLIN -- Christian Popp, the producer behind hit German-language soap opera That's Life, has set up a new production house with commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, the parties said Thursday. That's Life, which is based on the hit Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty la Fea (I Am Ugly Betty), has been a major success for ProSiebenSat.1's Berlin-based channel Sat.1, regularly grabbing a 20% market share and upwards of 4 million viewers daily.
NEW DELHI -- A young, bespectacled female television character from Latin America has become the unlikely center of a runaway cultural phenomenon in India. One of India's most popular TV soaps, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin (There Is Nobody Like Jassi) is a localized version of Spanish telenovela Betty La Fea (Betty, the Ugly One) that originally aired on Colombia's RCN network. Not only has the soap boosted ratings for Sony Entertainment Television's flagship Hindi channel SET in India, but it has spawned a merchandising and marketing bonanza that ranges from a postal cover envelope (a rare honor by the Indian Postal Department) to mobile ringtones, games, a designer clothing line of her Punjabi suits and self-improvement books. Since early April, when Jassi's fans saw her Cinderella-like transformation into a supermodel, India's beauty industry has been doing a roaring trade with Jassi merchandising -- from weight-reduction clinics to contact lenses. One of the associated brands, VLCC, a national chain of weight-reduction clinics, even introduced a hair and skin treatment package called Aap Jaisi Koi Nahin (There Is Nobody Like You), an obvious reference to the show's title.
- 4/26/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Salma Hayek is returning to her telenovela roots with a one-hour project for ABC, an American version of the phenomenally successful Latin American soap opera Betty La Fea. Oscar-nominated Hayek has joined forces with Ben Silverman to executive produce the show -- which has received a script commitment from the network -- through their companies Ventanarosa and Reveille. Kerry Ehrin has been tapped to pen the pilot script for Touchstone Television, which has come on board to produce with Ventanarosa and Reveille. In Betty La Fea, or Ugly Betty, Betty is an unattractive and unpopular but very efficient assistant at a fashion design company who falls in love with her handsome boss. Starring Ana Maria Orozco, the telenovela became a sensation in Colombia during its 1999-2001 run, when it aired every weeknight.
- 9/29/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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