It’s a small role, but it’s interesting to see Newton showing off her dramatic chops. Usually in Ugly Betty, she is doing something strange, or mean, or wacky, and others (Betty, Henry, Gio, Daniel) look at her as if she’s lost her mind. In this clip, the roles are reversed.

I would really love to see Becki on the big screen in a comedy, or even and action flick. That’s not to say she’s not mesmerizing as a dramatic actress, though. She has one of the most expressive faces I’ve ever seen.

Whether Newton has any movies in the pipe is one of the questions I would ask her, if I had the opportunity. I won’t say much else yet, but let’s just say that such a thing is not entirely an impossiblity. So, let me ask you, dear readers: if you had the opportunity to throw some questions at Becki Newton, what would you ask?

You never know, she might get a chance to answer one day.

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You can see the first part of the interview here.

They talk about how much fun it is to play a (partially) evil character. Urie does talk about how much fun it is to say all those things you want to say, but normally can’t.

Urie agrees with me that Betty should NEVER become “beautiful”. He understands that Betty needs to stay exactly as she is physically, or the show is “done for”.

They cover the mentor relationship that Marc has with Justin, and Marc’s relationship with Cliff and Amanda. Nevertheless, Urie thinks Marc will still remain at least somewhat evil.

All in all, a great interview!

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Well, Kristin from EOnline answers one of my Ugly Betty season finale questions:

Anna in Salt Lake City: I need some Ugly Betty scoop. I am personally a huge fan of a Betty-Gio hookup. Any hints as to when or if that is going to happen? I can tell you that Ugly Betty is taking the Henry-Betty-Gio triangle down to the wire. One of the boys proposes in the finale, and the other one invites her to travel with him. In true TV fashion, at the end of the episode, we have no idea whom she leaves with, and we’ll have to wait until next season to find out. Also, big stuff coming for Daniel in the UB finale. He’ll lose something very important to him, and in a cosmic, karmic exchange, rediscover a part of his life he never knew he had.

So, I guess this means we get the whole summer to discuss the love triangle. Gee, thanks, Silvio Horta.

Seriously, the love triangle between Betty – Henry – Gio is what generates the most heat in Ugly Betty discussion, so I’m not going to complain. It’s all in good fun.

The part with Daniel is what intrigues me. In the latest promo, it’s obvious that Alexis gives Wilhelmina Daniel’s job. I wasn’t expecting that; at the end of episode 2.17, everything at Mode was back to “normal”: Wilhelmina in her old job, Daniel as Editor in Chief. I wasn’t expecting this to happen so soon, but I guess it’s another product of the strike-shortened season.

He’ll [Daniel will] lose something very important to him, and in a cosmic, karmic exchange, rediscover a part of his life he never knew he had.

So, my hope that the boy is Alexis’ will turn out not to be. But, it’ll be interesting to see what the producers do with this next season. Will Daniel grow up a little? I guess we’ll have to tune in and see.

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So I was wrong, it isn’t a musical number.

There have always been elements of hit movies in Ugly Betty, (starting, of course, with The Devil Wears Prada), and now I guess it’s time for Mean Girls. THis is pretty funny, and sets up what I hope are going to be some interesting scenes and flashbacks next year. I still think Lohan’s adult character should be obsessed with celebrities.

For the various shippers out there, just wait till you see the next sneak peek…

Thanks to B&B for the clip.

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Many times the over-the-top drama in Ugly Betty is reminiscent of the telenovelas that inspired the show. But THIS reminds me of Dynasty, and the battles of Krystle and Alexis. It’s SO over the top, its premise so ridiculous, yet it draws us in; we can’t look away!

The sonogram on the wall may be one of the greatest entrance devices I’ve ever seen. Vanessa Williams has really found her element playing Wilhelmina as such a deliciously evil villian.

Hopefully, the Lindsay Lohan guest appearance news will get new viewers to watch Ugly Betty to see what all the hubbub is about. I think this episode is going to highlight the best that Betty has to offer.
Video courtesy B&B

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First off, I love seeing Amanda with this group of women. She almost seems comfortable (but still her usual self).

Secondly, is it just me, or have they made Charlie much more overtly mean? In season 1, you couldn’t tell if she was evil or just inconveniently clueless. This season, she’s Wilhemina with a non-hostile womb.

It does make for much more fun confrontations, though, as we see in this video.

Clip courtesy of B&B

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I think the part with Daniel and Christian Siriano is not only funny, it’s a good-natured dig at every media writer in the world (including yours truly), who used the word “fierce” in stories about Siriano’s appearance. Yes, it was lame, but it was just too tempting. Believe me, I search the world’s media for stories about Ugly Betty. I can tell you, rare was the writer who resisted temptation to use the ‘F’ word.

Based on this clip, I can’t figure out what Rebecca Romjin is upset about concerning her character. She seems to be the only person in the room with any savvy. Doesn’t that reflect well on her?

Becki Newton steals the scene without saying a word. As usual.

I love how they tied Renee’s unraveling with Siriano and Nina Garcia’s appearances. The writers seem to be on their game!

This is apparently going to be a very, very stressful week for Daniel all around.

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When it begins,Betty is seducing Daniel. You read that correctly. Betty is seducing Daniel. Of COURSE things turn out differently than they seem, but it is kind of fun to watch, and I think Eric Mabius plays it absolutely perfectly. He is frozen and doesn’t know what to do. And the POV shot as Betty kisses him is priceless. Beautiful.

Speaking of beautiful, is it just me, or is Betty starting to be hot? Not America Ferrera, but Betty, in all her metal-toothed, red-bespecled, fizzed hair glory?

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I put them in a playlist so they play one right after the other. The first is an extended version of the scene where Betty discovers Charlie is back, and the second is a split preview. First, Gio kind of flirts with Betty, then, Alexis has to get tough with her mother.

Is Charlie not the creepiest Stepford Wife ever on television? You hate to love her, or love to hate her – she seems so bubbly, but you can see the conniving wheels spining in her head. She looks right at Betty when she proclaims that the baby is happy to see his daddy. What a…

It’s interesting how they always have to show Gio’s eyes whenever Betty talks about Henry. Freddy Rodriguez plays it perfectly, and America Ferrera is very subtle in how she plays the “I know he’s interested in me, but I can’t let it show” vibe. Very good.

The scene with Claire is kind of sad, and I hope Alexis doesn’t get her way. First off, I think “HotFlash” is a good idea, silly as it sounds. Plus, it gives Claire comething to do, and hopefully keeps her off the booze.

It’s almost here! Remember, we’re live blogging the episode tomorrow; we’ll have on-the-fly polls and lots of special features. Make sure to join us at 8pm EDT !

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This video would be a great way to introduce friends to the show who have never seen Ugly Betty before. It’s delivered in the campy Fashion TV style we’e come to love.

By the way, why isn’t Alec Mapa now considered a regular cast member? Hasn’t he become vital to the show, as narrarator?

Reminder, we will be live blogging the return of Ugly Betty on Thursday, April 24 at 8 pm EDT. I can’t wait!

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