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America Ferrera, Michael Urie Celebrate 20 Years of Iconic 'Ugly Betty'
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America Ferrera, Michael Urie Celebrate 20 Years of Iconic 'Ugly Betty'
- •Actors America Ferrera and Michael Urie celebrated the 20th anniversary of their hit show "Ugly Betty" by sharing nostalgic posts.
- •Ferrera, who played Betty Suarez, and Urie, who played Marc St James, reflected on the show's impact and their roles.
- •The series, which ran from 2006 to 2010, garnered Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards, including an Emmy for Ferrera.
- •Urie described "Ugly Betty" as his "perfect big break," highlighting the lasting friendships and pride from the project.
- •Based on the Colombian telenovela "Yo soy Betty, la fea," the ABC show premiered to over 10 million viewers and became a top-rated series.
Key Questions Answered
Ugly Betty was released in 2006 and ran for four seasons until 2010 on ABC.
The series earned Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards, which included an individual Emmy win for America Ferrera for her starring role.
The hit ABC series was based on the 1999 Colombian telenovela titled Yo soy Betty, la fea.
