July 29th 2024.
During the early 2000s, there was a beloved show called Ugly Betty that captured the hearts of viewers. One of the actors who played a charming bad boy on the show has recently been praised for his timeless good looks, even 14 years after the series finale.
Eric Mabius portrayed the role of Daniel Meade from 2006 to 2010 on the comedy-drama based on the telenovela Yo soy Betty, la Fea. Unfortunately, after four seasons, the show was cancelled, leaving fans wondering about the fate of their favorite characters.
The series revolved around Betty Suarez, played by the talented America Ferrera, who lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine, Mode. Despite being considered unfashionable and coming from a more humble background than her colleagues, Betty forms an unlikely friendship with her boss, Daniel. Throughout the episodes, their relationship evolves and becomes a central narrative of the show. At first, Daniel is portrayed as a party-loving womanizer who doesn't fully acknowledge his privilege as a white man who got his job through family connections. However, with Betty's guidance, he undergoes a transformation and becomes a completely different person. Some even speculate that he may have given up his playboy ways for Betty.
Unfortunately, the show ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering if Daniel and Betty would ever become a couple. In the final scene, Daniel runs into Betty, who had moved to London. Although it has been 14 years since the show ended, Eric's youthful appearance makes it seem like it was only 14 days ago.
Eric's character, Daniel Meade, was an integral part of Ugly Betty. Even now, many fans still refer to him by his character's name. On Instagram, where Eric shares glimpses of his life, fans often compliment him on his handsome looks. In one post, a fan wrote, "Eric, handsome as ever," while others used words like "dashing," "gorgeous," and "dapper" to describe him. Some even express their love for him as Daniel, the character he portrayed on the show.
One fan is still holding out hope for a romantic ending between Daniel and Betty, commenting, "Daniel, I need to know if you and Betty ended up together, please?" It seems that we all want to know the answer.
Eric brought depth and nuance to the character of Daniel Meade, and he has nothing but fond memories of his time on the show. In a recent interview, he described the project as something to strive for in life and expressed pride in being a part of something that continues to make a difference in people's lives. He also mentioned that the show has found a new audience, leading to talks of a possible reboot.
Despite its sudden cancellation, Ugly Betty continues to have a lasting impact, with fans still discussing its success and limitations on internet forums and social media. Eric notes that there is a whole new generation of parents introducing their kids to the show, creating a new type of viewing experience. He feels proud to have been a part of such a talented cast and describes the show's cast and crew as his true work family.
Ugly Betty was groundbreaking for its time, with a Latino lead character, and it still stands out as a show that tackled important issues not often seen on television. For example, in one episode, Betty's father, Ignacio Suarez, faces deportation to Mexico from his home in Queens. These storylines added depth and realism to the show, making it even more relatable to viewers.
Eric was previously married to interior designer Ivy Sherman, whom he met in high school. They have two sons together, Maxfield Elliot and Rylan Jaxon, but sadly, they divorced in 2018. The actor has not publicly spoken about his split, but on New Year's Eve, he shared a photo on Instagram of him kissing a woman's cheek.
Since Ugly Betty, Eric has continued to act, and he currently stars as Oliver O'Toole in the Hallmark movie series, Signed, Sealed, Delivered. The series, which started as a TV show, follows a group of dedicated postal employees who go above and beyond to deliver undeliverable mail to its intended recipients. So far, there have been 13 films, with the most recent one airing earlier this month.
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