Ugly Betty cast ages: How old was the cast then (and now)?

If you’re looking to get into a good throwback binge-watch on Netflix, Ugly Betty will now call Netflix its secondary (and likely temporary) streaming home. The complete series begins streaming on Aug. 1, 2023 and will reunite fans around the world with the amazing Ugly Betty cast.

Based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, America Ferrera stars in Ugly Betty as the titular Betty Suarez, whose eccentric sense of style clashes with that of the glamorous fashion magazine Mode when she lands a job as a personal assistant.

Over the course of four beloved seasons, the Ugly Betty cast won the hearts of millions, and they’re back to steal them all over again. But how old was the cast when the series premiered, when the series ended, and now? Here’s the cast’s ages from then and now!

How old was America Ferrera in Ugly Betty?

America Ferrera was born on April 18, 1984, making the Emmy-winning Ugly Betty actress 39 years old as of August 2023. When she started portraying Betty Suarez in the hit ABC comedy-drama series, she was 22 years old. When the show’s series finale aired on April 14, 2010, Ferrera was days away from turning 26 years old. America Ferrera went on to star in the NBC comedy series Superstore and appeared in the blockbuster Barbie movie.

How old was Eric Mabius in Ugly Betty?

Eric Mabius was born on April 22, 1971, making the Daniel Meade actor 52 years old in August 2023. When Ugly Betty premiered in September 2006, Mabius was 35 years old. He’s 13 years older than his costar America Ferrera. When the series ended in April 2010, the actor was a handful of days out from turning 39. He currently appears in the Hallmark Channel’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered series of movies.

How old was Vanessa Williams in Ugly Betty?

Vanessa Williams was born on March 18, 1963, which makes the iconic actress and singer 60 years old as of August 2023. When Williams started portraying Wilhelmina Slater in Ugly Betty in September 2006, she was 43 years old, and when the series ended in April 2010 after four seasons, she was 47 years old. Williams went on to star in the final two seasons of Desperate Housewives, 666 Park Avenue, Daytime Divas, and a number of guest TV roles.

How old was Tony Plana in Ugly Betty?

Tony Plana was born on April 19, 1952, making the Havana, Cuba native 71 years old in August 2023. When Plana first started playing Betty’s father Ignacio Surez in September 2023, he was 54 years old. When the series ended in April 2010, he was nearing 58 years old. Plana later reunited with America Ferrera in Superstore, again playing her father.

How old was Ana Ortiz in Ugly Betty?

Ana Ortiz was born on Jan. 25, 1971, which makes the Hilda Suarez actress 52 years old as of August 2023. When she debuted the role as Betty’s older sister in September 2006, Ortiz was 35 years old, the same age as costar Eric Mabius. When the series finale aired in April 2010, Ortiz was 39. She went on to star in Devious Maids, Whiskey Cavalier, and Love, Victor, in addition to a number of movie and television roles, including a guest role on Superstore.

How old was Becki Newton in Ugly Betty?

Becki Newton was born on July 4, 1978, making the Amanda Tanen actress 45 years old in August 2023. When Ugly Betty premiered on ABC in September 2006, Newton was 28 years old, and when the series ended in April 2010, she was almost 32. Newton went on to appear in Love Bites, How I Met Your Mother, The Goodwin Games, Weird Loners, Divorce, and she currently stars in Netflix’s hit original series The Lincoln Lawyer.

How old was Michael Urie in Ugly Betty?

Michael Urie was born on Aug. 8, 1980, which means the Marc St. James actor turns 43 years old in August 2023. When Urie first started playing Wilhelmina’s assistant in September 2006, he was 26 years old, and when the series ended in April 2010, he was 29 going on 30. Urie went on to star and appear in titles such as Partners, The Good Wife, Younger, Single All the Way, and Shrinking.

How old was Mark Indelicato in Ugly Betty?

Mark Indelicato was born on July 16, 1994, making the Justin Suarez actor 29 years old as of August 2023. When Ugly Betty premiered in September 2006, he was 12 years old, and when the series ended in April 2010, he was 15 and nearing his 16th birthday. Indelicato went on to star in Dead of Summer, Hacks, With Love, and RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race.

Ugly Betty cast ages

Here are the ages of additional main cast members from Ugly Betty over the years:

• Ashley Jensen as Christina McKinney: 53 (born Aug. 11, 1969)
• Rebecca Romijn as Alexis Meade: 50 (born Nov. 6, 1972)
• Alan Dale as Bradford Meade: 76 (born May 6, 1947)
• Kevin Sussman as Walter: 52 (born Dec. 4, 1970)
• Judith Light as Claire Meade: 74 (Feb. 9, 1949)
• Christopher Gorham as Henry Grubstick: 48 (born Aug. 14, 1974)
• Daniel Eric Gold as Matt Hartley: 47 (Sept. 19, 1975)

All four seasons of Ugly Betty are currently available to watch on Netflix.