Rebecca Sara Newton American actress Date of Birth: 04.07.1978 Country: USA

1. Biography of Rebecca Sarah Newton
2. Early Career
3. 'Ugly Betty'
4. Recent Projects
5. Personal Life

Biography of Rebecca Sarah Newton

Rebecca Sarah Newton, an American actress, is most famous for her role as Amanda Tanen in the American comedy series 'Ugly Betty'. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut and grew up in Guilford, Connecticut. Newton has English heritage running through her veins.

Early Career

Newton started performing in musicals and plays in local theaters at a young age. She obtained her higher education at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a bachelor's degree in European history. Afterward, she moved to New York City, where she landed several roles in television commercials.

'Ugly Betty'

From 2006 to 2010, Newton starred in the television series 'Ugly Betty', alongside Michael Urie. She also co-hosted the official podcast of the show. Additionally, Newton portrayed Amanda in the webisodes of the series, which were regularly released on abc.com. Unfortunately, due to low ratings, the show was canceled in 2010, and Newton had to say goodbye to her role as Amanda.

Recent Projects

In late 2009, Newton appeared in Jerry Zaks' musical 'Girl Crazy', where she acted alongside her husband, Chris Diamantopoulos. Newton is set to play the lead role in the romantic comedy series 'Love Bites', directed by Cindy Chupack, who previously worked on 'Sex and the City'. However, the release of the show has been delayed due to Newton's pregnancy announcement and Jordana Spiro's decision to stay committed to another project. Chupack's departure from the production team ultimately led to the project's downfall.

Personal Life

Newton met her spouse, Chris Diamantopoulos, in the New York City subway. On July 1, 2010, it was announced that they were expecting their first child. Newton's older brother, Matt Newton, has also pursued a career in show business, primarily in independent projects. He also had a small role in 'Ugly Betty'. Newton maintains a close friendship with Michael Urie, who played the character of Marc St. James on the show.