Jamie Lynn Sigler recently spoke to TV Guide about her recurring role as Natalie on Ugly Betty.  Much of it we fans already know (although it’s interesting to hear Sigler’s take on it), but there are a few things that have been dangling “out there” that she gives answers about.
What does she know about the role?  “They told me that Natalie is eccentric, spiritual and a little bit out-there. She takes [Daniel] on a wild night around Manhattan to break him out of his shell. And he ends up depending on her enough that he makes her his assistant. …read more

This is double-interesting news.  According to EW’s Ausiello, Fisher Stevens will join the cast of Ugly Betty in a possibly recurring role as Betty’s new landlord.
You’ll recognize Stevens right away, because he always plays “that creepy guy”.  I remember a recurring role on CSI NY where Stevens was spectacular.  Then, of course, there’s the role he played on Lost (George Minkoski)
On Betty, he will play Mr. Z., a dry and sarcastic landlord.  When they cast the role, they were looking for a "New York actor who could go head-to-head with America Ferrera."
Personally, I love Stevens, and I think I’ll …read more

Grant Bowler says the Ugly Betty cast “consider themselves to be a bunch of East Coast theatre geeks who got lucky”.  Well, it would only be natural for Becki Newton (Amanda) to star on the stage, and that’s exactly what has happened.
Newton, along with her husband Chris Diamantopoulos will find love on stage in the Encores! presentation of the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy, under the direction of Tony-winner Jerry Zaks in November.  The two will play lovers Danny Churchill and Molly Gray.  Wayne Knight (Chicago) is cast as Gieber Goldfarb.
The show will run Nov. 19-22 at City Center. Finian’s …read more

There’s a great feature in venerable checkout-favorite Self Magazine with Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton.  The “Week of Why Nots” feature challenges the subject (and readers) to create and check off a “why not?” list – things you’ve always wanted to try, kind of like a bucket list.
Her seven things?

Writing for a magazine (which she did with this story)
Gymnastics – she face-panted trying to do a handstand, but still had a blast.
Be a real-life magazine assistant.  She hung up 3 times on The Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels!  HA!
Kayaking!  She did this on the Hudson with Self’s editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger.
Learning the …read more

Mark Indelicato recently spoke to TV Guide about his character Justin’s place in Ugly Betty season four.  Justin will have an important role in the new season, one of the few Suarez-related story lines we know about right now.
As far as Justin entering high school, Indelicato says, “Justin is a freshman in high school this year, and he’s not what the other kids are. The kids are superficial and don’t look at him for who he is. You’re new in a school, you’re around people you don’t know, you’re intimidated by kids who’ve been there longer than you. So …read more

Talk about keeping it in the family.
Matt Newton, brother to Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton, will appear on Ugly Betty in a very interesting context.  According to TV Guide’s Mega Buzz (BIG hat tip to Sir Lizard):
What happened to Cliff? I liked him and Marc together on Ugly Betty. — Max MICKEY: "Cliff" (David Blue) has been cast as Stargate: Universe’s tech whiz, and sources tell me he won’t be returning to Betty’s universe any time soon. Marc (Michael Urie), meanwhile, will remain single for now, but he’ll also mingle on the show’s upcoming …read more

Here is an AP interview with Vanessa Williams about the upcoming season of Ugly Betty (premiering this Friday, October 16).
 

First off, there are some scenes from the new season interspersed with the interview. 
Vanessa talks about the physical changes in Betty, and gives some specifics (I like the phrase “her silhouette is changing”).  She says the socks are going to go (I guess that will be later this season) and that we’ll see Betty’s legs for the first time.
She hints about “a couple of relationships from her past” – these are Connor and Nico, I’m guessing.  She says that Grant …read more

There are still LOTS of pics coming in from the recent Ugly Betty on-location filming in the Bahamas (including an incredibly juicy set involving a villainess diva and a certain Aussie that I’m trying desperately to get my hands on).  Right now, it’s Michael Urie’s turn.  Here are some pics of Michael relaxing and enjoying himself with some friends in the lovely clear waters.

Looks like Michael had a tough shoot – all the sand and sea and frozen fruity drinks – I feel sorry for him.    No seriously, I am SOOOO jealous!

Very, very few men have …read more

Here are a few photos of Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato swimming with a dolphin at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.  They were in the tropical location filming a special episode of Ugly Betty.

My FIRST guess would be that this was a side excursion, and not part of a scene for Ugly Betty.  Actually, I hope I’m wrong and that this was filmed and will make it to the final cut of the episode.  The two are so cute here (not to mention the dolphin)!
I think Mark REALLY enjoyed this.  On Twitter, on the morning of October 5th, …read more

ABC has posted a short video of Daniel Eric Gold explaining a little about the REAL UN program “Nothing But Nets” that is tied into the Ugly Betty October 9 season premiere.  (Sorry, non-US readers.  I wish ABC didn’t restrict their YouTube postings, but they do).
 

As Gold explains, Nothing But Nets is a UN program where people can donate money, which is then used to buy mosquito nets for people in countries that are prone to malaria.
You can find out more about the program at its web site.
Gold also gives away a mini-spoiler (at least to me).  Betty’s tie-in between …read more