The soap opera ‘Ugly Betty’ is one of the most iconic and successful in the history of television, with a plot that, thanks to its mix of comedy, drama and romance, captivated a huge audience and became an international phenomenon.

More than 20 years after the premiere of the series, which will return to the small screen via the Prime Video platform in 2024, there are still several curiosities about this production that you should know before seeing the new season.

Five Oddities of “Ugly Betty”

radio broadcast

The popularity of “Betty” immediately soared in Colombia, and the furor was such that on the first broadcast of the telenovela, the episodes were even changed to radio format so that drivers and passers-by could listen to the plot on their way home. .

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“It Is Said of Me”

Despite what is believed, the song we hear at the beginning of each episode was not originally created for “Ugly Betty.” Actually, “Se dice de mí” is a 1943 song that was revived with the voice of Yolanda Rayo for the telenovela.

iconic phrases

Colombian actress Lorna Cepeda, portrayer of Patricia Fernández in “Ugly Betty”. (Ecuador). EFE/Jose Jacome
Photo: Jose Jacome

The iconic Patricia Fernández, played by Lorna María Cepeda, also known as the “Peliteñida”, offered the audience a series of iconic phrases with her attitude and diva tantrums.

Among her very popular lines, her natural and funny way of saying “unfortunate” is remembered by many and that is that her expression was completely sincere when she was upset during the shoot, as TV y Novelas points out.

animated series

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Many in Latin America will have seen it, but just in case not, “Ugly Betty” has an animated series from 2002, in which the characters are characterized as children.

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celebrity cameo

In several episodes of the telenovela, it was common to see some actors or other celebrities appear, such as the then President of Colombia, Andrés Pastrana Arango, as well as Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tañón or Franco de Vita, surprising viewers with a performance of the theme “A Good Loser”.