Ug·ly Bet·ty /ˌʌɡli ˈbeti/ trademark A US comedy drama television series about the life of Betty Suárez, a young Latina woman played by America Ferrera. Betty works for the New York fashion magazine Mode. She is a good person, but has problems dealing with social situations and is not very glamorous. She wears thick glasses and braceson her teeth. Other actors in the series include Eric Mabius, Rebecca Romijn, and Vanessa Williams. The programme has won Golden Globe and Emmy Awards.