America Ferrera, the Emmy-winning actress known for her role in the popular television series “Ugly Betty,” recently appeared on the talk show “David Letterman.” During the interview, she discussed her upcoming move to New York City and the excitement and nervousness she feels about the show and personally adjusting to life in the city. Ferrera shared an amusing anecdote about meeting her friend’s 95-year-old grandmother in New York, who questioned why people watch her show but also complimented her on her appearance.
Ferrera spoke about her previous experience in the city, including shooting the pilot of “Ugly Betty” and performing in an Off-Broadway play called “Dog SE God.” She mentioned that she enjoyed the flexible work hours during the play, which allowed her to sleep in and fill her free time with activities like karaoke. When asked about her karaoke preferences, Ferrera mentioned enjoying classic songs from the 70s, such as “Summer Loving” from the movie “Grease,” “Last Dance,” and “I Will Survive.” She also confessed that she doesn’t necessarily need alcohol to have fun singing karaoke.
The conversation shifted to Ferrera’s involvement in politics and her experiences campaigning with Hillary Clinton, particularly alongside Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton. Ferrera praised Chelsea for being incredibly smart and charismatic. She shared her surprise at people’s reactions when they realized they were campaigning, going from excitement to slamming doors in their faces. Despite this, Ferrera expressed her enjoyment of meeting Chelsea and being part of the campaign process.
The interview also touched on the upcoming season finale of “Ugly Betty,” which features Lindsay Lohan as a guest star. Ferrera mentioned that Lohan was wonderful to work with and would be appearing in five more episodes during the show’s third season in New York. The season finale airs on May 22nd.
Overall, America Ferrera‘s appearance on “David Letterman” provided entertaining insights into her upcoming move to New York City, past experiences in the city, and her involvement in politics. Fans can look forward to the season finale of “Ugly Betty” and Lohan’s guest appearance.
