Bio Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater

In the Ugly Betty Tv show Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) is a conceited, self-absorbed diva and former fashion model who lives for two things: greed and Botox. She also serves on the board of editors at MODE magazine and will do whatever it takes to reach the top spot. But her biggest goal, that of becoming the magazine’s chief editor, was thwarted when she was passed over in favor of Daniel Meade, the son of the magazine’s owner.

Vanessa Lynn Williams was born on March 18 1963, to Milton and Helen Williams. Milton and Helen both held advanced degrees in music so they were perfect for getting Vanessa started in piano and the French horn. But it was her beautiful and silky voice that came naturally to her. It became such a passion that she pursued singing in Syracuse University as a Theater Arts major.

On the big screen, Vanessa finally got a major role opposite Arnold Schwarznegger in the action/suspense movie Eraser. This opened up a new area of acting for her. Soon she would be gaining more attention by getting roles in Hoodlum, Soul Food, and the TV miniseries The Odyssey. But it was Dance With Me that her fans enjoyed the most. It probably had something to do with the tailor made role that had her in cute clothes and dancing her butt off. It showcased the Vanessa that we were all used to. The one that entertained us all. Somehow she made time in her busy schedule to record and drop her fourth album, Next. Very recently, she married former Los Angeles Laker basketball player Rick Fox.

Bio Michael Urie as Marc

In the Ugly Betty tv show Marc (Michael Urie) is the openly gay personal assistant of Wilhelmina Slater, the fashion editor at MODE magazine. He is very loyal to Wilhelmina and so far he will do whatever it will take to help his boss succeed in her goal to become the magazine’s editor by conspiring with both his boss and magazine receptionist Amanda to sabotage the two people responsible for costing Wilhelmina the top job, and in particular, ruin the ‘beauty’ of the magazine’s workplace: Daniel Meade and Betty Suarez, respectively.

Michael Urie is a New York based actor whose theatrical credits have taken him from Dallas to Seattle, San Diego, Washington, DC, Austin and the Berkshires. He has worked Off and Off Off-Broadway, and in commercials and in independent film.

A recipient of the 2002 John Houseman Prize for excellence in classical theatre from the Julliard School, from which he holds an acting degree, Urie’s classical credits include Shakespeare ("Othello," "Titus Andronicus" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" for the Old Globe’s Shakespeare festival, "Romeo and Juliet" for DC’s Folger Theatre, "Love’s Labor’s Lost" for The Judith Shakespeare Company), Jacobean drama ("The Revenger’s Tragedy" for The Red Bull Theatre and "The Roaring Girle" at The Foundry) and commedia del arte ("The King Stag" at Seattle Rep). He appeared in the world premiere of "Love and Happiness" at Barrington Stage in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. When he was cast as Marc in "Ugly Betty," Urie was playing a bearded geologist and getting blown away by Mt. St. Helens every night Off-Broadway in "Phenomenon," at HERE performance space.

BIO Tony Plana as Ignacio

In the Ugly Betty tv show Ignacio Suarez (Tony Plana) is the father of both Betty and her sister Hilda, and grandfather to Hilda’s son Justin. Ignacio used to be a amateur boxer in Mexico and is known to be a excellent cook. Ignacio supports Betty in her job at MODE, even though both he and Hilda worry that she won’t survive in the world of fashion.

Tony Plana was educated at Loyola-Marymount University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree through the Honors Program in Literature and Theater Arts, graduating magna cum laude.  He received his professional training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England.

Plana also starred as the widowed, Mexican-American patriarch, Roberto Santiago, in Showtime’s landmark, groundbreaking hit series Resurrection Boulevard for which he received 2001 & 2002 ALMA award nominations for best actor. It was the first English speaking weekly series in the history of television to be produced, written, directed and starring Latinos. Resurrection Boulevard was the first of its kind to be renewed for three seasons on a television network.

Plana is also the co-founder and executive artistic director of the East L.A. Classic Theatre, a group comprised primarily of Hispanic American theatre professionals.  The East L.A. Classic Theatre is dedicated to serving the Latino community through educational outreach programs to primary and secondary schools and through Bi-lingual  productions of traditional and contemporary classics.

Plana is the proud father of Alejandro and Isabel and has been happily married to actress Ada Maris who starred in Nurses on NBC and Nickelodeon’s The Brothers Garcia.

BIO Mark Indelicato as Justin

On the Ugly Betty Tv show Justin Suarez (Mark Indelicato) is the son of Hilda and is Betty’s nephew. While his mother tries to convince his Aunt Betty to try a line of work other than the fashion industry, Justin supports Betty and convinces her to continue and pursue her dreams. Justin is quite fashion conscious and exhibits model-like behavior, such as commenting on his own body image and being food conscious.

Twelve-year-old Mark Indelicato started his career at the age of eight. He first performed "La Vie En Bleu" and "A Christmas Carol" on the main stage at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre. His work in these productions garnered him a role in the Walnut Street Theatre’s staged reading of "Fame Forever." This reading was presented in New York just a few months later. Mark’s other theatre credits include "Evita" at the Academy of Music. He has guest starred in the TV shows "Hack" and "The Dave Chappelle Show," and has also worked commercially, booking national spots, including one for Wendy’s.

Mark most recently recorded a CD for young children entitled "Little Maestros." His live appearances include singing at the NY Knicks’ halftime show, as well as performing in concert with Clay Aiken. He is in the process of recording a demo CD with his singing partner.

Trained at the The Actors Center in Philadelphia, Mark and takes vocal lessons at Dupree School of Music in Linwood, NJ. Off camera, he enjoys hanging at the mall with friends and playing video games. Mark hopes to pursue a professional career in acting and singing.

BIO Becki Newton as Amanda

On the Ugly Betty Tv Show Amanda (Becki Newton) is the attractive receptionist at MODE magazine and is in allegiance with both Wilhelmina Slater and her assistant Marc when it comes to taking down the two major thorns in Wilhelmina’s side: Betty Suarez and her boss Daniel Meade (whom she is attracted to). Amanda’s true goal is to take out Betty, by any and all means, so she can get her job and hopefully be the one who Daniel picks.

A native of Guilford, Connecticut, Becki Newton grew up performing in plays and musical theater. After studying abroad in Europe and South America, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in European History. She then moved to New York City, where she hosted a celebrity interview show on TBS entitled "Movie Junky."

Newton has guest starred on such series as "Charmed," "Law & Order: SVU," "Cold Case," "American Dreams," "The Men’s Room" and "The Commuters." She will also be seen with Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the forthcoming feature film, "August Rush."