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Becki Newton Profile |
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Birth Date: July 4, 1978
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Birth Place: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Birth Name: Rebecca Sara Newton
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Height: 5'2"
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Biography |
Becki Newton is an American actress. Newton is currently a
regular cast member of Ugly Betty.
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Becki Newton was raised in
Guilford, Connecticut. She began performing musicals and
plays at local theaters, and studied at the University of
Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a BA in European
History. She then moved to New York City and landed several
roles in television commercials, such as one done for Olive
Garden.
Newton met her future husband, Chris Diamantopoulos, in a
subway station in New York.
Her older brother, Matt Newton, is an actor who has appeared
in several independent films, including Dahmer. Her mother,
Jennifer, is an award-winning artist, and her aunt,
Stephanie Chase, is a classical violinist. |
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Other
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Brother Matt Newton is also an actor.
Speaks Spanish, German, and Greek.
First job after arriving in New York City was as a waitress
at the Times Square Brewery.
Met her husband, Chris Diamantopoulos, on the subway. |
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since May 12, 2009