The beauty behind "ugly betty"

She made television audiences fall in love with the hapless but adorable Betty Suarez in "Ugly Betty." But today, America Ferrera is captivating digital fans as the hopelessly romantic yet enigmatic speed-dater "Christine," in the new WIGS Web series by the same name.

Being able to catch the show on her mobile phone is convenient for this grassroots activist, who is more than happy to use her fame to engage others in politics. In particular, the 28-year-old actress and producer hopes her latest initiative, "America4America," helps increase Hispanic voter turnout in the 2012 election.