| Becki Newton | |
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 Newton attending Los Angeles Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, Culver City, CA on March 18, 2007 |
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| Born | Rebecca Sara Newton July 4, 1978 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Diamantopoulos (2005–present) |
Rebecca Sara "Becki" Newton (born July 4, 1978) is an American actress. Newton is currently a regular cast member of Ugly Betty.
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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.[1]
Career
Newton currently plays the role of Amanda Tanen in the comedy-drama series Ugly Betty. With co-star Michael Urie, is co-host of the Official Ugly Betty Podcast. In the episode "Sofia's Choice", Newton did a dual role as Ruthie, a frumpy assistant at another magazine.[2] In Season 2, it was revealed she was the illegitimate daughter of Fey Sommers. She also stars in ABC.com's "Mode After Hours" webisode series.
Newton recently performed at NY City Center Encores! presentation of a Gershwin musical directed by Jerry Zaks where she portrayed Molly Gray and performed opposite real-life husband Chris Diamantopoulos. [3]
Personal life
Newton met her future husband, Chris Diamantopoulos, in a subway station in New York.[1]
Her older brother, Matt Newton, is an actor who has appeared in several independent films, including Dahmer.[4] Her mother, Jennifer, is an award-winning artist,[5] and her aunt, Stephanie Chase,[6] is a classical violinist.
Just like in Ugly Betty, Becki is best friends with fellow cast member Michael Urie.
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | P.S. | Rebecca | |
| 2007 | August Rush | Jennifer | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Burly TV | Host | |
| 2003 | Cold Case | Young Melanie | Episode: "Look Again" |
| 2003–2004 | The Guiding Light | Fantasy Daughter | |
| 2004 | The Men's Room | Lily | 2 episodes |
| The Dave Sheridan Show | Erin | TV comedy | |
| American Dreams | Mindy | 3 episodes | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Colleen Heaton | Episode: "Weak" | |
| 2005 | Charmed | "Glamoured" Piper Halliwell | Episode: "Something Wicca This Way Goes" |
| 2006–present | Ugly Betty | Amanda Tanen Fey Sommers Ruthie |
63 episodes Episode: "Sofia's Choice"; uncredited |
| 2007 | American Dad! | Voice, 2 episodes: "When a Stan Loves a Woman" (2.16); "I Can't Stan You" (2.17) | |
References
- ^ a b Rosenblum, Emma (November 16, 2008). "Pretty Becki". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/52147.
- ^ "Ugly Betty snags Tim Gunn as a guest star" Featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com
- ^ http://www.backstage.com/bso/reviews-ny-theatre-off-broadway/ny-review-girl-crazy-in-concert-1004044921.story
- ^ Biography of Matt Newton
- ^ "Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos". http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/12/chris_diamantopoulos_self-medi.html. "...a beautiful lithograph by ... Jennifer Newton."
- ^ "Trivia About Violinist Stephanie Chase". http://www.stephaniechase.com/trivia.htm.
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