Film "Ugly Girl": actors, roles, plot, description, review and reviews

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

The Russian TV viewer is well acquainted with the series “Don’t Be Born Beautiful”, and if loyal fans know everything about it, then the rest will probably be interested that the project is not original, but is an adaptation of the Colombian soap opera “I’m Betty, Ugly ". He also formed the basis of the American version called "Ugly Girl". The actors of the series, the storyline and some interesting facts - all this you will find in the article.

From the history of the creation of the series

The very idea of such a project appeared, as already mentioned, in Colombia. It was in this country that the series first appeared on TV screens in 1999. The uncomplicated plot, which gives great scope for the development of the project, contributed to the fact that it was adapted in more than 70 countries around the world. The idea of transferring the series to American television arose in 2001, but remained unrealized until 2006, when the famous Hollywood actress Salma Hayek was included in the work. Initially, 13 pilot episodes were ordered. However, the creators, crew and actors of the series"Ugly Betty" did a great job and won 3 more seasons.

Storyline

Untouched in all adaptations, only the main line remains - the transformation of an unattractive girl into a pretty one. In the American television version, the plot centers on the daughter of an immigrant from Mexico - Betty Suarez. She is good-natured and in many ways naive, but her main drawback is her complete lack of taste. She is not distinguished by external beauty and compliance with the standards of models, and it is for this reason that the owner of the magazine hires her as an assistant to her son, the editor-in-chief and a rake. There was a secret meaning in this act, the father believed that with such an assistant, Daniel Mead's thoughts would only be about work. The pun is that Betty got into a high fashion magazine, which she is very far from.

It is noteworthy that in the series "Ugly Girl" actors of various calibers participate: from beginners to very famous ones. Including Vanessa Williams, who plays the role of the antagonist D. Mead - creative director W. Slater. However, let's dwell on the main roles and characters in more detail.

Betty Suarez

The central character of the series. She got a job in the fashionable and glamorous MODE magazine with a light suggestion from the editor-in-chief's father. Absolutely far from fashion and everything connected with it. Lack of own style, ridiculous clothes became the reason for numerous ridicule and practical jokes from colleagues. Her family helps her in everything: her father, sister and nephew, who knows more about fashion than all of them together.taken.

As the series develops, Betty herself changes, she experiences an unhappy love and gradually rises up the career ladder, despite the fact that the nickname “ugly girl” has firmly entrenched behind her. The actors of the series are chosen very harmoniously. So, America Ferrera, an American actress, the daughter of immigrants from Honduras, became the lead actress. Bright and non-standard appearance, talent helped her create a colorful image, remembered and loved by the audience.

Daniel Mead

The son of rich, but, alas, unfortunate parents, and after the death of his older brother, the editor of a fashionable glossy magazine. An absolute rake who has only women and entertainment on his mind. His work practically does not occupy him, he is far from it. However, Betty rescues him, to whom he was initially very wary. Gradually, they draw closer and become a friendly team, easily resisting V. Slater and all other troubles. This role, one might say, brought wide popularity to the American actor Eric Mabius, who is also known for his participation in the Resident Evil project.

Wilhelmina Slater

One of the main characters and the main "villain" of the series "Ugly Girl". Actors and roles are often perceived as a whole, and this is the highest manifestation of talent. Wilhelmina Slater, played by Vanessa Williams, is charming and terrible at the same time. She is a creative director and a true professional in her field, the magazine is her life. Therefore, when a very young andinexperienced D. Meade, she became furious and declared war on him. And now she, together with her assistant Mark, builds sophisticated conspiracies and weaves intrigues. Disgruntled, cunning, very effective and beautiful. "Ugly Girl" (actors and roles in it are spelled out very professionally) is, of course, not the debut of V. Williams as an actress, but nevertheless the role brought her even greater popularity.

She is mainly known as the first African-American Miss America and also as a singer. In 1995, she received three awards at once (Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy) for her performance of the song Colors of the Wind for the cartoon Pocahontas.

Betty's family

The other actors of the film "Ugly Girl" also play their roles very talentedly and brightly. In particular, Anna Ortiz is the screen sister of Betty Hilda Suarez. Both of them were brought up by a strict father, who remained a widower. He immigrated to America with their mother at a young age. Hilda has a teenage son, Justin. The young man is very passionate about not only fashion, but also music, he constantly participates in musicals and acting productions, which makes the whole family proud. Over the course of four seasons, they deal with everything from petty fights to immigrant visa issues, he alth problems and the tragic loss of loved ones.

Mark and Amanda

Assistant to the "almighty" Wilhelmina Slater and the secretary rejected by D. Meade make a sweet couple. These are the main intriguers and conspirators of the Ugly Girl series. Actors MichaelUri and Becky Newton appear in all four seasons. Although the appearance of Mark was supposed to be episodic according to the original idea. W. Williams insisted on his constant participation, who liked his work very much. As the story progresses, so do the characters. From the openly rude and dismissive attitude towards Betty, there is no trace left, moreover, their characters become friendly to some extent.

Series ratings

The series was received very warmly by the audience. A brilliant cast, excellent work of the scriptwriters and the entire film crew brought him to the leading lines of the rating. After the first thirteen episodes, a decision was made to extend it. Critics also accepted him complacently, as evidenced by the Golden Globe Award. in 2007 in the nomination "Best Series (Musical or Comedy)". For excellent acting work, the leading lady A. Ferrera was awarded the same award. In addition, she won a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy.