Claim: Ugly Betty is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea which revolves around the character Betty Suarez, who – despite her lack of style – lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine.
Evidence: The series is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, which has had many other international adaptations. It revolves around the character Betty Suarez, who – despite her lack of style – lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine.