Silvio Horta

Smart, but style-deficient Betty embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude as she makes her way in the cut-throat fashion magazine world. All the schemers at Mode Magazine don't think Betty's cut out for their world...but what they don't know is that Betty will show them why ugly is the new beautiful.

Smart, but style-deficient Betty embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude as she makes her way in the cut-throat fashion magazine world. All the schemers at Mode Magazine don't think Betty's cut out for their world...but what they don't know is that Betty will show them why ugly is the new beautiful.

I know you want to fire me so go ahead and do it.

Executive producer Silvio Horta says the show’s theme is "be true to yourself." Cast members Ana Ortiz (Hilda Suarez) and Tony Plana (Ignacio Suarez) reflect on content. Co-executive producer Victor Nelli, Jr., talks about shooting in New York.

Executive producer Silvio Horta, and cast members Vanessa Williams (Wilhelmina Slater) and Tony Plana (Ignacio Suarez) tell moderator Jessica Shaw (senior writer, Entertainment Weekly) when they knew "Ugly Betty" was going to make it.

Executive producer Silvio Horta reveals the details behind Ugly Betty's success, including production design by Mark Worthington and costume Design by Patricia Field.

Executive producer Silvio Horta explains how the show became a series.

Executive producer Silvio Horta, co-executive producer Victor Nelli, Jr., costume designer Patricia Field, and cast member Ana Ortiz (Hilda Suarez) discuss Betty's braces, the role they've played in the show, and when she may be getting them off.

Actress America Ferrera (Betty Suarez) describes how executive producer Salma Hayek pulled her onto the project.

Actress Vanessa Williams (Wilhelmina Slater) talks about taking on her role in the series.

Moderator Jessica Shaw (senior writer, Entertainment Weekly) asks about the new boss at Mode Magazine. Executive producer Silvio Horta and cast member Vanessa Williams (Wilhelmina Slater) share clues as to who the new boss will be.

Actors Rebecca Romijn (Alexis Meade) and Eric Mabius (Daniel Meade) discuss their initial meetings with the producers.