Wilhelmina Plans Become Even Bolder Next Week on "Ugly Betty"  4/27/07

BETTY PLANS A MEDIEVAL-THEMED BASH TO CELEBRATE ASSISTANTS WEEK AT MODE, ALL WHILE DEALING WITH THE LATEST SUAREZ FAMILY CRISIS, ON ABC'S "UGLY BETTY"

"Secretaries Day"- Betty struggles to come up with the cash to solve the latest Suarez family dilemma, all while planning Mode's big assistants week bash at a medieval themed restaurant, a place with an unlikely link to Amanda's past. Meanwhile, Daniel tries to heed Betty's advice about his sexual addiction issues; Alexis considers Rodrigo's offer (guest star Cristian de la Fuente); Hilda faces a tough cosmetology school exam, and Wilhelmina becomes even bolder in her plans for total Mode domination, on "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, MAY 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Ugly Betty" stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Alan Dale as Bradford 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, Kevin Sussman as Walter, Rebecca Romijn as Alexis Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater.

Guest starring are Christopher Gorham as Henry, Judith Light as Claire Meade, Jayma Mays as Charlie, Cristian de la Fuente as Rodrigo, Max Greenfield as Nick Pepper, David Norona as Tyler, Maria Costa as Valerie, Rachel Roberts as Marla, Jonathan Slavin as Squire Josh, Shayna Rose as the younger wench, Joe Duer as Lorenzo and Lorraine Toussaint as Yoga.

"Secretaries Day," was written by Henry Alonso Myers and directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.

"Ugly Betty" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP.

Source: ABC Press Release