Source:ABC

November 5, 2008

Golden Globe-nominated actress Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray) will guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC's hit show, "Ugly Betty." Blonsky will play Teri, an assistant at Elle magazine with whom Betty initially develops a friendship but who may have an agenda of her own.

"Ugly Betty" stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Rebecca Romijn is a recurring guest star as Alexis.

Executive producers are Silvio Horta, Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award winner Salma Hayek, Jose Tamez, Joel Fields and Richard Heus. Co-Executive Producers are Sheila Lawrence, Victor Nelli Jr., Henry Alonso Myers, Bill Wrubel and Chris Black.