Rebecca Sara "Becki" Newton (born July 4, 1978) is an
American actress. Newton is currently a regular cast member of
Ugly Betty.
Biography
Early life
Born in
New Haven, Connecticut, Becki Newton was raised in
Guilford, Connecticut. She is of
English descent and began performing musicals and plays at local theaters, and studied at the
University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a
BA in
European History. She then moved to
New York City and landed several roles in
television commercials for such companies as the
Olive Garden.
Career
Newton currently plays the role of
Amanda Tanen in the
comedy-drama series
Ugly Betty. With co-star
Michael Urie, Newton is co-host of the Official
Ugly Betty Podcast. She also appears in ABC.com's "Mode After Hours" webisode series.
Ugly Betty was canceled in 2010 after four seasons due to low-ratings.
['Ugly Betty' canceled by ABC - USATODAY.COM]
