Welcome to Viva Betty! Ana and Mark take us back in time to 2006 - the world before Ugly Betty. They talk about how they landed the life-changing roles of Hilda and Justin, their first impressions of the cast (and each other), and Mark’s swear jar side hustle. Then they gear up for the wild ride they’re about to embark on - rewatching the show that started it all.

Welcome to Viva Betty! Ana and Mark take us back in time to 2006 - the world before Ugly Betty. They talk about how they landed the life-changing roles of Hilda and Justin, their first impressions of the cast (and each other), and Mark&rsquo;s swear jar side hustle. Then they gear up for the wild ride they&rsquo;re about to embark on - rewatching the show that started it all.

Ugly Betty was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center. 

Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato—aka Hilda and Justin—are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they’re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time.

This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower. Pull up a chair, there’s room at the table for you!

Ugly&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center.&nbsp;
Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato&mdash;aka Hilda and Justin&mdash;are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they&rsquo;re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time.
This isn&rsquo;t just a nostalgia trip. It&rsquo;s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower.&nbsp;Pull up a chair, there&rsquo;s room at the table for you!

Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch

Welcome to Viva Betty!

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This week, Ana and Mark sit down with “Sofia’s Choice”, where they meet Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer, rip into Wilhelmina's worst look to date, and sing the praises of Becki Newton's perfect performance as Ruthie the MYW secretary. Plus, they reveal which Disney princesses they are and answer more listener questions.

This week, Ana and Mark sit down with &ldquo;Sofia&rsquo;s Choice&rdquo;, where they meet Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer, rip into Wilhelmina's worst look to date, and sing the praises of Becki Newton's perfect performance as Ruthie the MYW secretary. Plus, they reveal which Disney princesses they are and answer more listener questions.

S1E12 Sofia's Choice

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Mark and Ana sit down with the incredible Michael Urie - the endless talent behind Mode’s very own Marc St. James. Together they laugh (about fittings with costume designer Pat Field and her poodles), they cry (about the tender relationship between Marc and Justin), and they even bleed (or at least Michael did when he ran in crocs).

Mark and Ana sit down with the incredible Michael Urie - the endless talent behind Mode&rsquo;s very own Marc St. James. Together they laugh (about fittings with costume designer Pat Field and her poodles), they cry (about the tender relationship between Marc and Justin), and they even bleed (or at least Michael did when he ran in crocs).

Michael Urie

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On today's episode, the conversation continues with Becki Newton about all things Amanda. They get into Amanda's outrageous and sometimes questionable fashion sense, Becki's on-and-off-screen BFF-ship with Michael Urie, the stresses of juggling filming with motherhood, and the group confronts the rumors about the two Ugly Betty podcasts once and for all.

On today's episode, the conversation continues with Becki Newton about all things Amanda. They get into Amanda's outrageous and sometimes questionable fashion sense, Becki's on-and-off-screen BFF-ship with Michael Urie, the stresses of juggling filming with motherhood, and the group confronts the rumors about the two Ugly Betty podcasts once and for all.

Becki Newton PT2

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