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Correction: Actually Ugly Betty is a modified version of the original production from Colombia-Yo Soy Betty La Fea (I am Betty The Ugly). After it was a smash hit in Colombia, the Telemundo network here in the states showed the original version about 2 years ago, and it broke all kinds of viewing records for them. After that, the rest of the world followed, including Mexico which is currently running that version via the Univision Network here in the states, called-La Fea Mas Fea (The Uglies of the Ugly).

I'm a big fan of the original soap, and I didn't think it would work for the American audience. I started watching just out of curiosity and now I'm hooked. The producers have modified it to fit this market very well.

Thanks for the clarification. I love it. Did anyone else want her to hook up with Henry?

I LOVE this show too! It doesn't seem like a soap opera to me... there are more comedic elements to it. It has many good 'messages' in it without being to preachy.

I think it's neat how Salma Hayek (producer) hides in the background in the soap operas although I noticed this week she's going to be a main character flirting with Daniel.

I wouldn't call this a soap opera, but the show definitely has a more dramatic element to it than your typical show. I love how she's slowly winning her boss and coworkers over without changing herself.

If you want more America Ferrera check out this piece by AskMen.com.