Yo soy Betty, la fea (translated to I am Ugly Betty) is a Colombian telenovela (1999 -2001) that tells the story of Betty Pinzón, an intelligent and hardworking, conventionally unattractive woman who rises to the top of a fashion company. Betty is in love with her boss, Armando Mendoza, who is initially put off by her appearance. However, as Betty proves her worth to the company, Armando begins to see her in a new light.

Yo soy Betty, la Fea is the most successful telenovela in history, having aired in 180 countries, dubbed into 15 languages, and adapted in 28 territories. In other words, Yo soy Betty, la Fea is the most popular and widely-watched telenovela ever made. It has been enjoyed by audiences all over the world, regardless of their language or culture.

Cast For The Upcoming Prime Video Series Betty La Fea Has Been Announced

Betty is a relatable character because she is not perfect, but she is smart, hardworking, and kind. She also shows that it is possible to achieve success, even if you don’t fit the traditional standards of beauty. Yo soy Betty, la fea is a reminder that beauty is more than just physical appearance. It is also a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how unlikely.

The complete cast for the upcoming Prime Video series Betty La Fea has been announced. The series is a sequel to the popular Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. The original cast members Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello will reprise their roles as Betty and Armando, respectively. They will be joined by a new cast of characters, including:

  • Rodrigo Candamil as Mario Calderón, the new CEO of Eco Moda
  • Juanita Molina as Mariana Valencia, Armando’s daughter
  • Julio César Herrera as Daniel Valencia, Mariana’s husband
  • Luces Velásquez as Margarita Valencia, Mariana’s mother
  • Marcela Posada as Bertha de la Rosa, Betty’s mother
  • Mario Duarte as Nicolás Mora, Betty’s best friend
  • Zharick León as Jenny, Armando’s mistress
  • Sebastián Osorio as Nicolás, Armando and Jenny’s son
  • Ricardo Vélez as Roberto Mendoza, Armando’s father
  • Alberto León Jaramillo as Hugo Lombardi, Eco Moda’s fashion designer
  • Julián Arango as Daniel Valencia, Armando’s son
  • Natalia Ramírez as Marcela Valencia, Eco Moda’s marketing director
  • Lorna Cepeda as Patricia Fernández, Eco Moda’s sales director
  • Estefanía Gómez as Sandra Patiño, Eco Moda’s accountant

The new series will pick up 20 years after the events of the original telenovela. Betty is now a successful businesswoman and mother, but she is still haunted by her past. Armando is now a successful businessman, but he is still struggling to find happiness.

Betty la fea is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video in 2024.

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