Comments on: So, Does Ugly Betty Have a 'Leading Man'?

By: geek

geek — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:57:46 +0000

Daniel totally is the lead actor. I agree, he was in the background in a few eps, but he IS still the lead!

as for female support cast, I think venessa, claire, becki, and ana all deserve a nomination. I just love claire, brings such spunk to the show.

By: SirLizard

SirLizard — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:58:51 +0000

And I think that it’s a shame that Becki Newton gets overlooked. She is extremely underrated (but not by us, of course). Ana Ortiz never disappoints either.

By: SirLizard

SirLizard — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:56:21 +0000

You are correct… In all of the other versions, the Armando/Daniel character is indeed each show’s male lead. Also, in ever other adaptation, the show is as much about the male lead’s growth as a human being as it is about the female lead’s transformation.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:23:53 +0000

I had no idea that they don’t consider Eric Mabius as the leading male actor of the show! He definitely is!!!Urie is the supporting one, who generates laughter, but the story is about the libidius boss and the slappy assistant!The point is their relationship!

By: Addison

Addison — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:29:28 +0000

I totally think Eric Mabius deserves an Emmy nom this season, and it’s unfortunate he’s stuck between the lead/supporting actor role. I’ve always considered him the male lead, and he’s second in the credits next to America. However, a similar thing happened with the Office, people questioning who the female lead was since everyone knows Steve Carell is the main character. When Jenna Fischer was nominated for an Emmy, it was in the supporting actress category, so I guess it’s possible Betty really doesn;t have a lead guy.

By: kelly

kelly — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:18:38 +0000

I like the new look Tom! Regarding Eric, I always thought that Eric was male lead for some reason. I think next to America, Eric is probably the next one in line who gets storylines (I remember him mentioning in a couple of interviews that he puts in 70 hour work weeks & he is exhausted by the end of the season he doesn’t take on too much outside projects as they film like 10 months out of the year..they are known to have a rigorous shooting schedule). When the show first started, alot of the storyline was between Betty & Daniel, but as time went on the other characters were getting their due & America’s & Eric’s characters don’t interact as much as they did when the show started. Eric should get nominated this year esp. with the storyline he had, along with Michael Urie who had a bigger role this season esp. with Marc & Betty getting involved Y.E.T.I.& leaning that he & Betty have the same career goals.

By: Angel25

Angel25 — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:19:49 +0000

Hi Tom, I like the new look. As for Eric Mabius, I agree I feel bad that he gets left out of The Emmy shuffle. I really hope that Michael & Becki get Emmy nominations they stole the show this season. I also hope Vanessa gets a nomination. America better get another nomination and another win.