ABC first premiered "Ugly Betty" on September 28, 2006, the exact day that I fell in love with it. I've always wanted to write for a magazine and being someone who doesn't look like a stick-thin model, I could relate to this show as if I was playing Betty myself. I first saw America Ferrera, who plays Betty, in "Real Women Have Curves," and have sinced looked to her to be one of my idols. She embraces herself and her body for what she is and isn't apologetic that she's not a size 2. Seeing her play Betty in this show made me love her and the show, that much more.The "Ugly Betty" cast and storylines are just as colorful as the name of the show itself. With Daniel Meade being the hot, manwhore boss, Betty is chosen to be his assistant so that Daniel won't sleep with her. Then there's Marc, the gay and hilarious as hell assistant to the devilsh Willhemina, and then Amanda who plays the slutty yet witty receptionist. There's also Betty's family with her father known as Papi, her Latina-loving sister Hilda, and Hilda's gay son, Justin. The cast all have amazing chemistry and make me laugh my ass off with every witty line.
Unfortunately, due to the continuous switching of nights and time slots, the show's ratings slowly started to shrink over the years, so much so that the series finale premiered April 14, 2010. As a dedicated lover of this show, it's safe to say that I was beyond devastated to see Betty go. The series finale could not have been funnier or more fitting for the last episode. I cried so hard during the episode and for hours after it was over that my roommates asked if someone had passed in my family. My response? Yes, someone did, Betty. I loved that show so much that I felt every single emotion of all of the character's and sometimes loved the show more than I did my own reality. There's talks that there might actually be an "Ugly Betty" movie in the works. If this is true you can only guess who will be first in line to audition for a spot.
Excellent idea for a posting and good execution. I feel your passion and think a lot of readers will commiserate with you.
ReplyDeleteYou could have even made it better with tighter writing and by keeping it active. For example at the end, "There's talk that there might actually be..." would work better as "I heard an 'Ugly Betty' movie is in the works. Please make it true. I'll be in the first row.
Also, "The finale could not have been funnier or more fitting."
Think of this as a haircut. The difference between a good haircut and an amazing one can be just a snip here and there.
Good job.
I know what you mean. I was one of those viewers right along with you in the very premiere of Ugly Betty. But, as they changed their times, I kept missing episodes and I'm sad to say, that I ultimately stopped watching. I loved that show. It was witty and I loved the characters on the show, especially Betty (America Ferrera). I'm sad to see it go. But, I'll be right there with you in that line to watch the movie. I hope there is one. But, great post! I really enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteAmerica Ferrara is great. Never watched the show but it always look entertaining in the commercials that i saw of it.
ReplyDeleteUgly Betty was def a great show! America Ferrara has always been overlooked until now. I hate when they cancel great shows. This just sucks.
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