Becki Newton

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Becki Newton was raised in Guilford, Connecticut. Becki Newton is English heritage. Becki Newton began performing in musicals as well as play in local theaters. in European History. at Penn, Newton was a participant in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Newton, after graduating from Penn University in 2006 transferred in New York City where she was offered television roles by firms like Olive Garden. Newton appeared as Amanda Tanen from 2006-2010 in the comedy drama Ugly Betty. Newton as well as her co-star Michael Urie co-hosted The Official Ugly Betty Blog. Newton also appeared on ABC.com ?Ts Mode After Hours series of web-based episodes. Ugly Betty was canceled in 2010, after four years of successful programming, allowing the show to receive its proper finale. Newton was a guest at the New York City Center's Encores event in the latter part of 2009. Jerry Zaks directed the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy. Newton was the character Molly Gray and performed opposite real-life husband Chris Diamantopoulos. Newton played the role in Love Bites. This romantic comedy lasted for an hour and was created by the executive producer Cindy Chupack, who worked on Sex and the City. NBC announced the pick up of the show in the month of May 2010.However there was a rift in the series, which began with Newton announcement of her baby, co-star Jordana Spiro contractually obligated to continue her current program My Boys (which was later canceled) as well as Chupack's wish to quit the show Love Bites was pushed back until midseason.