Betty la Fea in Colombia. Now, at the same time "Ugly Betty" is on ABC, we also have this on Spanish TV. And I must say, even though I don't watch either very much, I do watch the Mexican version a little more because it's funnier :lol: But I do really like what "Ugly Betty" has accomplished and am happy for America Ferrera 
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Ugly Duckling Becomes Swan on Telenovela
By ISTRA PACHECO, Associated Press Writer
4 hours ago
MEXICO CITY - Being ugly may be in fashion for TV viewers around the world, but not for those who experience its repercussions in real life, says Angelica Vale, star of the popular Mexican soap opera "The Prettiest Ugly Girl."
"At one point they fired me from my job as the host of a television program because it's true, I was pretty fat," Vale told The Associated Press in an interview about her character's recent transformation from ugly duckling to swan.
But Vale's perceived physical disadvantages became a blessing when she landed the part of Leticia Padilla Solis, a nerdy office worker with thick black glasses, greasy hair, pimples and braces.
"The Prettiest Ugly Girl" is one of the most popular telenovelas in the history of Mexico's dominant Televisa network. It is broadcast in numerous countries, including the United States.
In the last few episodes of the show, which ends Feb. 23, Padilla rapidly transforms into Aurora, a stunning and mysterious woman whose loud makeup, red hair and long dresses with gloves recall images of Mexico's movie-star divas of the 1940s and 1950s.
"This is the first change for `Lety' because there will be more surprises" before the finale, Vale said recently. "I'm very content with it, though, because what they wanted was to create a scandal that would draw a lot of attention, that would not go unnoticed."
The long-running show is one of numerous adaptations of the original Colombian telenovela "I Am Ugly Betty."
Mexico film star Salma Hayek launched an American version, "Ugly Betty," last year. The show won a Golden Globe Award for best comedy series, and star America Ferrera won for best actress in a comedy.
"Ugly Betty" airs on ABC, which is owned by The Walt Disney Co.
