The TIME 100 — Are They Worthy?

Read about the people whose power, talent, discoveries and philanthropy have made a difference in our world —Clayton Neuman and Unmesh Kher

AMERICA FERRERA

By CLAYTON NEUMAN Friday, Apr. 20, 2007

America Ferrara

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AGE: 23
OCCUPATION: Actress
NUMBER OF TIME COVERS: 0
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: Debuted in the 2002 film Real Women Have Curves, which tackled self-image issues. Winner of Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for her role as Ugly Betty, the critically adored ABC comedy/drama.

CON: After debuting at # 9 in the television rankings, Betty has since failed to remain in the top 10, averaging at #20. Some critics have also wondered whether pert and adorable Ferrera is really ugly enough.

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