America Ferrera voted U.G.L.Y. Celebrity of the Year
February 1, 2008 by Tom
America Ferrera has won every other award possible (the Oscar will happen one day), but this one is probably the most meaningful. She has been named the U.G.L.Y Celebrity of the Year.
What, you might ask, is the U.G.L.Y celebrity of the year award? It is given each year by Hey U.G.L.Y, a teen self-esteem building non-profit organization. The name is an acronym for Unique Gifted Lovable You. From the press release:
America’s portrayal of Ugly Betty on the show by the same name, cinched the vote. America is not only turning out to be a great role model, teens actually tune in to watch her and are inspired by her. Additionally, she is human, and is complete with experiences that move her forward in her life and career as well. She can freely let her hair down and that makes her real and an individual teens can relate to. In fact, someone we can all relate to.
Ferrera was selected from hundreds of celebrities (many of them are featured on the organization’s web sitegiving self-esteem testimonials, including Adam Brody, Ciara, Halle Berry, Ryan Cabrera, and many more). No doubt Ferrera will have her own testimony posted soon.
Hey U.G.L.Y’s purpose ” exists for the sole purpose of helping teens discover their inner uniqueness, beauty and gifts to help them counter challenges such as delinquency, unhealthy relationships, eating disorders, bullying, violence, substance abuse, delinquency and suicide.”
Interestingly, last year’s winner was Ugly Betty producer Salma Hayek.
Congratulations, America – this is a fine group from which to receive such an honor!
Source: BestSyndication
