Ugly Betty's red-rimmed glasses hide America's come-to-bed eyes

Miss Ferrera, 23, has found fame with the popular U.S. series, which is now in its second season here in the UK.

She plays the good-hearted but dowdy Latina who lands a job as secretary at the fictional Mode.

Betty soon proves herself to be very efficient and is determined to succeed in the fashion world - but is a little hampered by her looks and dress sense.

Miss Ferrera has won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for her work in Ugly Betty.

Cover girl: America was photographed for the latest edition of Marie Claire