Ugly Betty - what a catch!

or; bored while chatting . . . enter TV.

Published on September 29, 2006 By SanChonino In Movies & TV & Books

Yesterday, as I sat down to do a chat for my online spanish course, I realized that it would be infinitely easy to watch TV while I do it. So I sat down about seven pm with my computer on my lap, and flicked on the boob tube. I channel surfed for a second, eventually ending up on the local ABC affiliate. I was starting at America Ferrera, with a faceful of braces and a painfully garish outfit, and realized I'd stumbled onto a gem.

It was the series premiere of “Ugly Betty”, an american interpretation of a colombian telenovela. It's the story of Betty Suarez, a recent college graduate who wants to work in magazines. Of course, for her garish looks and lack of obvious beauty, she's turned down. But she's seen by the president of the company, who hires her to be the assisstant for his womanizing lecherous son.

And hillarity ensues.

I loved this show, and I fell in love with Betty almost instantly – she is one of the sweetest characters you will ever see on TV. I can see the sweet heart of this program, and it fills me with joy – this really is a splendid show.

Now, I do have a bit of background with this show – I used to watch the telenovela, “Yo soy Betty la fea” rather regularly. It was very different from a lot of other novelas. While most are filled with sleazy guys, slutty girls, and lots of sex, “Betty la fea” had all that – plus the character of Betty, who was so sweet and caring that you couldn't help but love her. As the show progressed, Betty's inner beauty came out and she became amazingly beautiful by the end of the show.

I'm not sure if that's what they're going to do with “Ugly Betty”, but I can see a lot of potential for this show. Vanessa Williams, as the opposing editor, is absolutely splendid. She oozes evil. The son is a superb womanizer, but he seems to have a decent heart deep down.

But at any rate, I encourage y'all to get out there and watch this show. It was a real treat. Get on it, next Thursday!

Tell them I sent you.

Comments (Page 2)

dynamaso

on Oct 05, 2006

Sounds like a great concept for a show. We probably won't ever see it here unless it comes to cable.

The subject is an interesting one, though. I was talking to some friends last night and they commented they'd far rather have a partner who had a great personality and average looks than a hottie with the as much taste and personality as chalk.

jennifer1

on Jan 06, 2007

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