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Ugly Betty's Becki Newton: I love playing a bitch

Actress doesn't mind making a fool of herself

Becki Newton enjoys hanging out with America Ferrera

Ugly Betty star Becki Newton adores her role as superbitch Amanda Tanen in the hit US show.

'This is my dream role - I’ve always loved comedy,' she says. 'I’m not afraid to go completely over the top.

'A lot of people are scared to seem silly or to embarrass themselves and I really don’t have that at all – I don’t mind making a fool of myself.

'I like to just have fun and really go for it.'

Becki, 30, who is married to actor Chris Diamantopoulos, gets on well with co-star America Ferrera.

'America's an amazing dancer,' she reveals. 'We sometimes have dance parties on set. We listen to a lot of Gwen Stefani, a lot of Kanye West, a lot of Rihanna – we’ll bust a move to just about anything.'

And there's a chance that on-screen the pair will start getting on better and become special pals.

'I think that possibly Amanda's relationship with Betty could be explored more – not on a romantic level, just as a friend,' says Becki, '...but then again, you never know!'

See the full interview in Now magazine dated 8 September 2008 - out now.