Becki Newton

The birthplace of Becki Newton was New Haven, Connecticut, Becki Newton grew up at Guilford, Connecticut. Becki Newton is English heritage. She started to sing in musicals as well as play in local theaters. European History. Newton became a member of as a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at Penn. After graduation, Newton then moved to New York City and landed many roles in television commercials for such companies as The Olive Garden. Newton appeared as Amanda Tanen from 2006-2010 in the comedy drama series Ugly Betty. Newton was host of the official Ugly Betty radio show along with the co-star Michael Urie. She also appeared in ABC.com's Mode After Hours webisode series. Ugly Betty was canceled in 2010. It was after four consecutive seasons that were successful, allowing the show to receive a full-on series end. Newton appeared at New York City Center's Encores at the end of 2009. Jerry Zaks was the director of the Gershwin production called Girl Crazy. Her husband Chris Diamantopoulos performed with her as Molly Gray. Newton played the role of Molly Gray in the television show Love Bites. The hour-long romantic comedy was co-created by executive producer Cindy Chupack, who worked for Sex and the City. NBC initially announced their intention to pick up Love Bites in May 2010. But, when Newton made public her pregnancy news and co-star Jordana spiro was contractually obligated by the show My Boys to run the show for a second season this show was brought forward into the mid-season.