Ugly Betty Cast Praise New York Move 7/21/08

The cast of hit Ugly Betty have praised TV bosses for moving the show from Los Angeles to New York - because they love filming in the Big Apple.

The series was relocated to Manhattan earlier this year (08) to allow workers to enjoy new tax incentives on offer in the city. The decision prompted protests from employees in L.A. who feared the move would result in job cuts.

But the program's stars have come out in favor of the new location - with America Ferrera insisting that shooting in New York is much more fun.

She says, "I love living in New York City. I feel like I was here in a past life. I take the subway all the time. "I took the 7 (train) for the first time the other day.

I went over to Queens and hung out over the weekend. It was great!" And Ferrera's co-star Mark Indelicato agrees, adding, "I definitely want to start to see Broadway shows. That's why I got involved in the business. So hopefully I will get to see as many as I can."