Yo soy Betty, la fea is a critically acclaimed Colombian telenovela that aired from October 1999 to May 2001. It was written by Fernando Gaitán and produced by RCN, becoming a phenomenal success in Colombia and internationally. The show has been remade in over a dozen countries, including the hit Ugly Betty in the United States and La Fea Más Bella in Mexico. With its humorous storyline and relatable characters, Yo soy Betty, la fea has captured the hearts of viewers around the world, making it one of the most popular telenovelas of all time.