'Ugly Betty' Star Saluted in Congress - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-19-2007, 08:37 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has been praised in the House of Representatives for her Golden Globe Award win and work raising the profile of Latinos.
Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis from California took to the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday to publicly salute the star.

Solis said, "Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate America Ferrera for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work in ABC show Ugly Betty.

"Through her work, Ms. Ferrera is breaking down barriers for Latinos in prime-time television.

"I commend America and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for helping to break down stereotypes and provide a role model for young Latinas."

The 22-year-old star is the daughter of Honduran immigrants and was raised by her mother in Woodland Hills, California.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-20-2007, 02:26 AM

Good for her! I think America is a great role model!!!

80sTrivia · 01-20-2007, 10:03 AM

God bless America! She's wonderful and I love her fantastic portrayal of Betty Suarez, a true inspiration!

01-19-2007, 08:37 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Ugly Betty' Star Saluted in Congress HOLLYWOOD - Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has been praised in the House of Representatives for her Golden Globe Award win and work raising the profile of Latinos. Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis from California took to the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday to publicly salute the star. Solis said, "Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate America Ferrera for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work in ABC show Ugly Betty. "Through her work, Ms. Ferrera is breaking down barriers for Latinos in prime-time television. "I commend America and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for helping to break down stereotypes and provide a role model for young Latinas." The 22-year-old star is the daughter of Honduran immigrants and was raised by her mother in Woodland Hills, California.
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01-20-2007, 02:26 AM	#2
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Good for her! I think America is a great role model!!!
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80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	God bless America! She's wonderful and I love her fantastic portrayal of Betty Suarez, a true inspiration!
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