Becki Newton
Becki Newton | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Rebecca Sara Newton |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Spouse | Chris Diamantopoulos (2005–present) |
Rebecca Sara "Becki" Newton (born July 4, 1978) is an American actress recognized for her role as Amanda Tanen on the television series Ugly Betty.
Biography
Early life
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, 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.[1]
Career
Newton portrayed the character Amanda Tanen in the comedy-drama series Ugly Betty from 2006 to 2010. With co-star Michael Urie, Newton 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.[2]
In late 2009, Newton performed at a New York City Center Encores! presentation of the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy, which was directed by Jerry Zaks. She portrayed Molly Gray and performed opposite real-life husband Chris Diamantopoulos.[3]
Newton 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.[4] NBC announced the pick up of the series in May 2010.[5] 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.[6][7]
Personal life
Newton met her husband, chrissy los, in a subway station in New York.[1] It was announced on July 1, 2010 that Newton and Diamantopolous are expecting their first child.[8] [9]
Her older brother, Matt Newton, is an actor who has appeared in several independent films, including Dahmer,[10] and had a recurring role on Ugly Betty as Troy, a love interest for Marc St. James.[11] Her mother, Jennifer, is an award-winning artist,[12] and her aunt, Stephanie Chase,[13] is a classical violinist.
Just like in Ugly Betty, Newton is best friends with fellow cast member Michael Urie.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | P.S. | Rebecca | |
| 2007 | August Rush | Jennifer | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | Cold Case | Young Melanie | Episode: "Look Again" |
| 2003–2004 | Guiding Light | Fantasy Daughter | |
| 2004 | The Men's Room | Lily | Episodes: "Twenty-Two, Thirty-Two, Forty-Two", "Sports" |
| The Dave Sheridan Show | Erin | ||
| American Dreams | Mindy | Episodes: "Question Authority", "Long Shots and Short Skirts", & "Leaders of the Pack" | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Colleen Heaton | Episode: "Weak" | |
| Burly TV | Host | TV Series | |
| 2005 | Charmed | "Glamoured" Piper Halliwell | Episode: "Something Wicca This Way Goes" |
| 2006–2010 | Ugly Betty | Amanda Tanen | Lead Role: 85 episodes |
| 2007 | American Dad! | Voice, 2 episodes: "When a Stan Loves a Woman" (2.16); "I Can't Stan You" (2.17) | |
| 2010 | Love Bites | Annie | |
References
- ^ a b Rosenblum, Emma (November 16, 2008). "Pretty Becki". New York Magazine.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Oldenburg, Ann (January 27, 2010). "'Ugly Betty' canceled by ABC". USA Today. Gannett Co., Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ^ http://www.backstage.com/bso/reviews-ny-theatre-off-broadway/ny-review-girl-crazy-in-concert-1004044921.story
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 21, 2010). "Pilot Intel: Becki Newton finds 'Love' on NBC". Ausiello Files. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ^ "NBC Picks Up Three New Series for the 2010-11 Season with 'The Event', 'Outsourced', and 'Love Bites'". The Futon Critic. May 7, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ "BREAKING: 'Love Bites' replaced by 'The Apprentice'" from Variety (July 1, 2010)
- ^ "‘Love Bites’ Replaced By ‘The Apprentice’" from TV By The Numbers (July 1, 2010)
- ^ Jones, Brent. 1, 2010 "Becki Newton's pregnancy shuffles NBC fall schedule". USA Today. Gannett Co Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Rep: Becki Newton is Pregnant!". UsMagazine.com.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Biography of Matt Newton
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_Betty_(season_4)
- ^ Salibury, Vanita (December 12, 2008). "Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos". New York Magazine. The New York Times. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ^ "Stephanie Chase Trivia". Official website. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
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