I just finished watching the second episode of Ugly Betty. I love it! As a fashionista, I get a weekly dose of over the top, raunchy fashion goodness throught he eyes of an eager, not so stylish Executive Assistant to the editor of the hotest magazine in town-Betty Suarez. Betty is played by the beautiful and talented American Ferrera, who my cousin says I resemble…

What do you think? Of course not in costume though right?
The setting is mostly the offices of Mode, a super glossy mag up in the ranks with Vogue and Glamour. There are MANY references to real life magazine publication world.
Salma Hayek is one of the executive producers of the show. The original idea for the show comes from a Mexican novella title Betty la Fea-Betty the Ugly literally. Salma didn’t want it to be AS dramatic as Latin American soap operas. I think the comedy/drama is the perfect blend of over dramatic scenes and witty dialogue. Perfect for American audiences.
What pleases me most is the fact there is is such a diverse ethnic cast. Many producers have tried to do a simple cross over with Latin shows and music, which is great for American Latinos, but what about non Latinos in the US? How do they relate to the integrated culture? Do they even get it? Appreciate it? If media that appeals to Latinos is going to make it in the states, they should study Ugly Betty, because I think everyone can relate to the dynamics of this delightful show.