HOLLYWOOD - Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has been praised in the House of Representatives for her Golden Globe Award win and work raising the profile of Latinos.
Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis from California took to the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday to publicly salute the star.
Solis said, "Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate America Ferrera for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work in ABC show Ugly Betty.
"Through her work, Ms. Ferrera is breaking down barriers for Latinos in prime-time television.
"I commend America and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for helping to break down stereotypes and provide a role model for young Latinas."
The 22-year-old star is the daughter of Honduran immigrants and was raised by her mother in Woodland Hills, California.
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