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America Ferrera as Betty Suarez on "Ugly Betty"
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America Ferrera stars as Betty Suarez on ABC's "Ugly Betty."

America Ferrera secured her place as one of Hollywood's most vibrant young talents with her starring role in the Patricia Cardoso film, "Real Women Have Curves." America Ferrera's performance earned her a Sundance Jury Award for Best Actress, an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance, as well as a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance for a Leading Young Actress.

This summer America Ferrera will begin production on the bilingual independent film "Towards Darkness." America Ferrera will also serve as executive producer on the film. Directed by Antonio Negret, the film follows the last 90 minutes in a kidnapped hostage's life, and the frustration felt by his family, a special ops team and the man in charge of delivering the ransom money, as they all rush to save him. America Ferrera plays a young woman who has a complicated relationship with the young hostage. The feature is based on Negret's short film "Darkness Minus 12," which America Ferrera also starred in.

America Ferrera recently completed work in a Spanish speaking role in the independent film "Boy, Immigrant." Directed by Patricia Riggen, the story chronicles a nine-year-old Mexican boy's journey to the United States to find his migrant mother after the grandmother who is taking care of him passes away. The film also stars Mexican actors Kate DelCastillo and Eugenio Derbez.

At the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, America Ferrera appeared in the Brian Jun film "Steel City," which premiered in Dramatic Competition. On stage America Ferrera most recently appeared off-Broadway in "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead," directed by Trip Cullman.

Additional film credits for America Ferrera include a starring role in the 2005 hit "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," directed by Ken Kwapis and based on the bestselling novel by Ann Brashares. The film earned America Ferrera an ALMA Award nomination. America Ferrera also appeared in Catherine Hardwicke's "Lords of Dogtown" and the 2005 Sundance Film Festival entry, "How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer," written and directed by Georgina Riedel and co-starring Elizabeth Peña. In recognition of her work, America Ferrera received a 2005 Movieline Breakthrough Award.







AMERICA FERRERA: FACTS

How tall is America Ferrera? How old is America Ferrera? Where was America Ferrera born? Find out here.

Age: 25 years old
Birthday: April 18, 1984
Height: 5' 1"
Nickname: Georgina
Full Name / Real Name: America Georgine Ferrera
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA




AMERICA FERRERA: NEWS (12)


America Ferrera as Betty Suarez on "Ugly Betty" 'People's Choice Awards 2010' Nominations Announced"CSI," "Grey's Anatomy," "House," "Lost" and "NCIS" are up for best drama while "Desperate Housewives," "How I Met Your Mother," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Office" and "Two and a Half Men" are nominated for best comedy. Read more...
Poster for "Twilight" (2008) Grab Your Surfboards and Catch the First Wave of 'Teen Choice 2009' Nominees"Twilight," Miley Cyrus, "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," "Gossip Girl," Jonas Brothers and "American Idol" top the list with the most nominations for the awards show airing on August 10. Read more...
Jay Baruchel in "She's Out of My League" DreamWorks Animation Reveals Next 8 MoviesUpcoming slate through 2012 includes "How to Train Your Dragon," "Shrek Forever After," "Oobermind," "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom," "The Guardians," "Puss in Boots" and more. Read more...
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UGLY BETTY: NEWS (33)


"Ugly Betty" Cast 'Ugly Betty' Makes Wednesdays More FashionableThe ABC comedy will make the move to its new time slot on January 6, while "Shark Tank" will return for Season 2 on January 8, taking its former place on Fridays. Read more...
"V" 2010 cast ABC Ushers in November SweepsHighlights and spoilers of upcoming episodes of ABC series, featuring guest-starring turns by Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Clint Black, Gilles Marini, Kim Raver, Cybill Shepherd, Kellie Pickler, David Duchovny, Rosanna Arquette, Jon Tenney and Adam Rodriguez. Read more...
TV Guide Network Evolves and Makes Deal for 1st Scripted Series: 'Ugly Betty'The network has acquired the exclusive basic cable off-network rights to the show, which it will begin airing in fall 2010. Read more...
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AMERICA FERRERA: TWITTER

March 20, 2010
About to interview Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera and Jay Baruchel for their roles in How to Train a Dragon
1 hour ago
Real women have CURVES starring Yvette Mendez as a last minute replacement to America Ferrera @eve__
2 hours ago
@RiverCityOtter yep :) Plus Gerard Butler, America Ferrera and heard David Tennant.
2 hours ago
Going to see "Our Family Wedding." I love America Ferrera.
2 hours ago
i love america ferrera :) i'm going to miss ugly betty!
3 hours ago
Tune in tonight at 7pm est for "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" starring Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, Blake Lively and Alexis...
5 hours ago
I think today I might see that one movie with america ferrera. My mom wants to see it :) hehe
5 hours ago
Is America Ferrera nude hot or what?
6 hours ago
How can America Ferrera, Forest Whittaker, and Regina King all be in such a BADDDDD movie??? Are times that hard???
19 hours ago
@malinky2stoatir Photo w/America Ferrera? Stalking America. LOL Good one.
19 hours ago
Out of work ready for the wk end . And party want to go see the new movie with America Ferrera.
20 hours ago
3 José James songs are featured in the new movie "Our Family Wedding" starring Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera and Regina King.
20 hours ago
Changing my name to America Ferrera I got the next love scene with #HotChocolate
20 hours ago
@ThaDocKAF I love America Ferrera and the guy from House of Payne that star in it too
21 hours ago
Damn, I just noticed that last photo Craigyferg posted was with America Ferrera...WOOT! Hope she'll come on the show now!
23 hours ago
I don't wanna see Bounty Hunter cuz its like kinda predictable.... and any who I LOVE AMERICA FERRERA though that movie seems predictable 2.
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