Becki Newton
Becki Newton | |
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Newton at the 4th Annual Norma Jean Gala in March 2015 | |
Born |
Rebecca Sara Newton July 4, 1978 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2001–present |
Spouse(s) | Chris Diamantopoulos (m. 2005) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives |
Jennifer Newton (mother) Matt Newton (brother) |
Rebecca Sara "Becki" Newton (born July 4, 1978) is an American actress, known for her roles as Amanda Tanen on Ugly Betty and Quinn Garvey on How I Met Your Mother.
Biography
Early life and education
Newton was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Her maternal grandfather was composer and arranger Bruce Chase. She began performing musicals and plays at local theaters, and studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a B.A. in European History.
After graduation, Newton then moved to New York City and landed several roles in television commercials for such companies as the Olive Garden.[1] Newton also appeared in a PSA video about the dangers of drinking for Human Relations Media, called "Keg Party."
Career
Newton portrayed the character Amanda Tanen in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty from 2006 to 2010. With co-star Michael Urie, Newton co-hosted the official Ugly Betty podcast. She also starred in ABC.com's web series Mode After Hours opposite Urie. Ugly Betty was canceled in 2010 after four seasons, allowing the show to receive a proper series finale.[2]
In late 2009, Newton performed at a New York City Center Encores! presentation of the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy, which was directed by Jerry Zaks. She portrayed Molly Gray and performed opposite real-life husband Chris Diamantopoulos.[3]
Newton starred in the television series Love Bites in 2011. The hour-long romantic comedy was created by executive producer Cindy Chupack, who worked on Sex and the City.[4] NBC announced the pick up of the series in May 2010.[5] However, with Newton announcing her pregnancy, co-star Jordana Spiro contractually obligated to stay with her other show, My Boys (which was later cancelled), and Chupack's desire to leave the show, Love Bites was pushed back to midseason.[6][7] Love Bites aired in July 2011 on NBC and was cancelled after eight episodes.[8] In November 2011, Newton was cast on CBS's How I Met Your Mother as Quinn Garvey, a love interest for Neil Patrick Harris's character Barney Stinson where she played a stripper.[9] In 2013, Newton starred in the midseason Fox comedy series The Goodwin Games.[10]
Personal life
Newton met her husband, actor Chris Diamantopoulos, in a subway station in New York, and they married on May 12, 2005.[1] It was announced on July 1, 2010 that Newton and Diamantopolous were expecting their first child.[11][12] She gave birth to a son in early November 2010[13] and a daughter in early 2014.[14]
Her older brother, Matt Newton, is also an actor.[15] He played the recurring role of Marc St. James' boyfriend Troy in the fourth and final season of Ugly Betty. Her mother, Jennifer, is an award-winning artist,[16] and her aunt, Stephanie Chase, is a classical violinist.[17]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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2004 | P.S. | Rebecca |
2007 | August Rush | Jennifer |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Burly TV | Herself | Host |
2003 | Cold Case | Young Melanie Whitley | Episode: "Look Again" |
2003–04 | Guiding Light | Fantasy daughter | Unknown episodes |
2004 | American Dreams | Mindy | 3 episodes |
2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Colleen Heaton | Episode: "Weak" |
2005 | Charmed | "Glamoured" Piper Halliwell | Episode: "Something Wicca This Way Goes...?" |
2006–10 | Ugly Betty | Amanda Tanen | Main cast; 85 episodes Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series |
2007 | Ugly Betty | Ruthie | Episode: "Sofia's Choice" |
2007 | American Dad! | Blonde hoe | Voice; episode: "When a Stan Loves a Woman" |
2007 | American Dad! | Mrs. Hannigan | Voice; episode: "I Can't Stan You" |
2007–08 | Ugly Betty | Young Fey Sommers | 2 episodes |
2011 | Love Bites | Annie Matopoulos | Main cast; 6 episodes |
2012–13 | How I Met Your Mother | Quinn Garvey | 10 episodes |
2013 | Goodwin Games, TheThe Goodwin Games | Chloe Goodwin | Main cast; 7 episodes |
2014 | Mickey Mouse | Cruise Ship Waitress | Voice; episode: "Flipperboobootosis" |
2014 | American Dad! | Margie | Voice; episode: "Introducing the Naughty Stewardesses" |
2015 | Weird Loners | Caryn Goldfarb | Main cast; 6 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008–09 | Mode After Hours | Amanda Tanen | 19 episodes |
References
- 1 2 Rosenblum, Emma (November 16, 2008). "Pretty Becki". New York Magazine.
- ↑ Oldenburg, Ann (January 27, 2010). "'Ugly Betty' canceled by ABC". USA Today. Gannett Co., Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ↑ "Girl Crazy (in Concert)". Backstage.com. 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ↑ Ausiello, Michael (February 21, 2010). "Pilot Intel: Becki Newton finds 'Love' on NBC". Ausiello Files. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ↑ "NBC Picks Up Three New Series for the 2010-11 Season with 'The Event', 'Outsourced', and 'Love Bites'". The Futon Critic. May 7, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ↑ "BREAKING: 'Love Bites' replaced by 'The Apprentice'" from Variety (July 1, 2010)
- ↑ "'Love Bites' Replaced By 'The Apprentice'" from TV By The Numbers (July 1, 2010)
- ↑ Lee, Stephan (2011-07-20). "Love Bites cancelled". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ↑ "How I Met Your Mother Exclusive: Ugly Betty's Becki Newton to Romance Barney!". TVLine.com. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ↑ "The Goodwin Games Exclusive: Ugly Betty's Becki Newton to star in Upcoming Fox TV series". TVLine.com. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
- ↑ Jones, Brent (July 1, 2010). "Becki Newton's pregnancy shuffles NBC fall schedule". USA Today. Gannett Co Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ↑ "Rep: Becki Newton is Pregnant!". UsMagazine.com.
- ↑ "Actress Becki Newton Welcomes Son!". US Magazine. December 9, 2010. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/becki-newton-whats-in-my-bag-2015214
- ↑ Biography of Matt Newton
- ↑ Salibury, Vanita (December 12, 2008). "Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos". New York Magazine. The New York Times. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ↑ "Trivia about Stephanie Chase, violinist". stephaniechase.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
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