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

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

Not only is Ugly Betty traveling to the Bahamas, they are taking Shakira with them!  Not only that, but 80’s iconic model Christie Brinkley will guest star in the same episode!
According to TV Guide, Shakira will play herself.
Silvio Horta says the Colombian pop star happens to be in the Bahamas at the same time as the Mode crew and plays a pivotal role in helping save the day after things go awry.
And, it looks like Justin, will be in the Bahamas, too! "Justin’s the one who knows [Shakira's] alias," Horta reveals.  (That’s hilarious!)
Brinkley will actually have an …read more

The great Lynn Redgrave will guest star on Ugly Betty’s 2-hour season premiere October 9th, TV Guide Magazine reports.
Much-acclaimed Redgrave will appear as Olivia, a jewelry designer whom Betty meets while Betty is working on a story as Mode’s new features editor.
Olivia, Redgrave’s eccentric character, designs beautiful ornaments that look like bugs. As she shares her story, Olivia inspires Betty to come out of her own cocoon and blossom in her appearance. 
It looks like Redgrave’s Olivia is going to be the catalyst for Betty’s transformation into a more fashionable woman.  I was wondering how they were going to …read more

Adam Rodriguez, who most recently has played Eric Delko on CSI Miami, will join the Ugly Betty cast in season four.
Rodriguez will play Bobby, an old flame of Hilda. "He’s an old high school boyfriend, and  [he comes] back into their lives," said Rodriguez.
Certainly, this is the character we’ve heard about – the one that is “mobbed up” and has a Hilda-related storyline, right?
"A little romance buds, and there’s some drama to go along with it.", he adds.
When asked which sister he would be involved with (Hilda or Betty), Rodriguez was purposefully vague. 
"Maybe a little bit of both," …read more

Grant Bowler, surprisingly (at least to me) coming back for the fourth season of Ugly Betty, says he has never seen anything like the cast of Ugly Betty.
‘‘The Betty guys are amazing. I just love them,” he says. 
Bowler says the cast is the most ‘‘non-diva” crew he’s ever met. No one gets special treatment.
He adds, ‘‘Everyone in the Ugly Betty cast I have so much respect for, and that’s not kind of Hollywood talk. These guys consider themselves to be a bunch of East Coast theatre geeks who got lucky.
‘‘They have dinner together. They dance together. …read more

Here are some set photos of Jamie-Lynn Sigler filming scenes for Ugly Betty with Eric Mabius.

I see that the character Natalie, Daniel’s new assistant played by Sigler, will have some pretty wild tastes in fashion.  I’ll leave it to you fashionistias to judge her look, but I think it’s almost Betty-like.  I THINK Patricia Field does that to characters she wants to appear approachable and non-threatening.  (Think about it – the better dressed you are, the higher chance you’re up to no good on Ugly Betty).
Are those Lohan leggings?   
Regardless, Sigler still looks beautiful.  And she seems …read more

Ugly Betty’s Ralph Macchio recently tweeted about a video I didn’t know existed.  It’s a spot for the Starz Network show Head Case, and it uses Ralph’s youthful appearance to great comedic effect:

 
Head Case is a comedy television show starring Alexandra Wentworth as, Dr. Elizabeth Goode, a Los Angeles psychologist who treats celebrities, though she has issues of her own.
From some of the other clips I’ve seen on YouTube, this is funny stuff.  Steve Landesberg is in it – that’s enough for me!  And the list of celebrities who line up for Dr Goode’s therapy in season three is impressive:  …read more

Brooklyn Decker, the 22 year old model and wife of tennis star Andy Roddick is going to have an appearance on an upcoming episode of Ugly Betty.
According to Page Six, the beauty just signed to play Betty’s co-worker, Lexie, We have no further info on the role at this point.
This past Wednesday, Brookyln tweeted, “Working on an amazing set!! Can’t tell you guys what it is… Just yet. But I can tell you.. I’m loving it and can’t wait to spill the beans!”
Then, today, Brooklyn added:  “Secret’s out! Im shooting a guest role for UGLY BETTY! Can’t give …read more