iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network and Propagate Content Announce New Podcast ‘Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch,’ Hosted by Series Stars Mark Indelicato and Ana Ortiz

iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network and Propagate Content Announce New Podcast 'Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch,' Hosted by Series Stars Mark Indelicato and Ana Ortiz

The podcast premieres October 2, on the heels of the 19th anniversary of 'Ugly Betty,' featuring behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with cast and crew including America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams and more

Listen to the official trailer HERE

NEW YORK -- September 25, 2025 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch," a new weekly podcast hosted by Mark Indelicato and Ana Ortiz, who starred as Justin and Hilda Suarez on the hit ABC television series, Ugly Betty. Every week, the hosts will sit down to rewatch the TV show that changed their lives and made audiences feel like being different was a superpower. "Viva Betty" is a co-production of Propagate Content and iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network, a network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories. The first episode will be available beginning Thursday, October 2. Listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

In each episode, Indelicato and Ortiz will dive into the popular show with fresh eyes and no filter as they revisit every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time. The podcast isn't just a nostalgia trip, it's a love letter to Ugly Betty, a show that featured characters who shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ storylines front and center.

The podcast will also bring listeners interviews with their favorite cast and crew. Confirmed guests include series regulars America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams and Judith Light, along with pilot director Richard Shepard, and Executive Producer of Ugly Betty and "Viva Betty" Teri Weinberg, among others.

"It's beyond my wildest dreams to be hosting 'Viva Betty' with Ana. I'm so excited to have the perfect excuse to spend even more time with my best friend and catching up with our 'Ugly Betty' family," said Indelicato.

"'Ugly Betty' was more than just a TV show for me - it was a family, an experience that shaped my life in ways I'll never forget. Getting to revisit those stories and reunite with the cast and crew who made them so special feels like coming home. I can't wait to relive the magic with Mark and share it with old fans and a whole new generation," added Ortiz.

"There aren't many stories of us in mainstream media that truly and respectfully represent the joy and amazing nuances of being Latino. 'Ugly Betty' did that and created an unprecedented impact in American pop culture at large. That's the power of authenticity. We're thrilled to partner with Ana, Mark and the team at Propagate to revisit a show that touched so many lives from all walks of life," said Leo Gomez, head of iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network. "At iHeartMedia and My Cultura, we're committed to supporting Latino storytelling in media and we can't wait for 'Viva Betty' to bring together original 'Ugly Betty' viewers while also introducing the show to the next generation of fans."

The My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia's top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series "Chiquis and Chill," "Princess of South Beach,'' "Wrestling with Freddie," "Sacred Scandal," "Radio Ambulante," "Magical Rewind," "He Said, Ella Dijo with Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez," "Enrique Santos Podcast," "You vs You with Lex Borrero" and many more. In tandem with the network's fourth anniversary this past June, it was announced that Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group joined actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama as stakeholders of My Cultura. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

"Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch" will be available, beginning Thursday, October 2 with new episodes released weekly on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Mark Indelicato

Mark Indelicato is best known for his role as the confident and creative Justin, Betty's nephew and the youngest of the Suarez family. He is also known for shows like Hacks and With Love. He grew up in Philadelphia and studied International Relations at NYU.

About Ana Ortiz

Ana Ortiz broke out as Ugly Betty's sassy but loyal older sister Hilda, a young mom who puts family first. Ana has also starred in Love, Victor, #Freerayshawn, Whiskey Cavalier, and Devious Maids, as well as roles in The Mindy Project, How to Get Away With Murder, black-ish, A.U.S.A., Boston Legal, and many more. Recently she starred as Jen in the new season of Goosebumps. Ana is a New York native.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with five times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.