Becki Newton Photo Collection
by Kavy on Nov.08, 2010, under Actress, Entertainment, Gallery, TV, updates
Becki Newton (born July 4, 1978) is an American actress best known for her role as Amanda Tanen on the television series Ugly Betty. She portrayed the character Amanda Tanen in the comedy-drama series Ugly Betty from 2006 to 2010. With co-star Michael Urie, Becki co-hosted of the Official Ugly Betty Podcast. She also appeared in ABC.com’s Mode After Hours webisode series. Ugly Betty was canceled in 2010 after four seasons due to low-ratings.
Becki performed at a New York City Center Encores! presentation of the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy in 2009, which was directed by Jerry Zaks. Becki portrayed Molly Gray and performed opposite real-life husband Chris Diamantopoulos.
Becki will star in the upcoming television series Love Bites. The hour-long romantic comedy is from executive producer Cindy Chupack, who worked on Sex and the City. NBC announced the pick up of the series in May 2010. However, with Newton announcing her pregnancy, co-star Jordana Spiro opting to stay with her other show My Boys and Chupack’s desire to leave the show, Love Bites have been push back to midseason.
