TheCC Staff
07-11-2008, 05:04 PM
Ugly Betty Star Ana Ortiz Plays Detective in Batman Gotham Knight
Press Release
July 8th, 2008 - As one of the stars of the ABC hit series "Ugly Betty," Ana Ortiz has enchanted the primetime audience playing Hilda Suarez, big sister to the title character. Today, Ortiz offers fans a 180-degree acting pivot from her most noteworthy role by voicing gritty detective Anna Ramirez in the DC Universe original animated film "Batman Gotham Knight." The film is available today, July 8, on DVD, Blu-Ray and OnDemand.
Ortiz initially auditioned for the same part in "The Dark Knight," but lost out to Monique Curnen. Her disappointment didn't last long as casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano took one look at the animated Ramirez and – without prior knowledge of her live-action audition – immediately sought to cast Ortiz in the voice role.
"An agent submitted Ana many years ago, before 'Ugly Betty' hit the air," Romano explained. "I've been looking for something to work with her on, and this project was so unusual that it just seemed right. I was clearly looking at the character, and how she interacts with other characters – and when I actually saw the physical character, she was first actress to come to mind."
Ortiz has had recurring and/or regular primetime roles in "Boston Legal," "Over There" and "Kristin," as well as making guest appearances on hit series from "NYPD Blue" and "ER" to "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and "Everybody Loves Raymond." However, "Batman Gotham Knight" was her first starring role in an animated voiceover. She has since recorded as a tiger for an animated Noah's Ark film.
"Ugly Betty" production moved to New York last week, and with it went Ortiz – back to her hometown. Before making her first visit to the new set in the real-life Gotham, Ortiz took a few moments to discuss her time in the animated Gotham – as detective Anna Ramirez in "Batman Gotham Knight."
Question:
What were your impressions of your "Batman Gotham Knight" segments?
Ana Ortiz answers:
I loved them – and I wanted more! This was one of my first real voiceovers and, to do it for Batman, that was quite an honor. My husband and all of his cartoony friends were really into it – they all watched my copy of the movie and dug it. I have to admit that it's fun being in something that my guy friends could get into. So now I've got my macho cred, too.
Question:
What did you think of the physical appearance of your character?
Ana Ortiz answers:
I was thrilled – I've always wanted curly long locks, so that was so cool. And she's super cute. I loved she wasn't too stuffy – sometimes with lady cops, they try to be too much like guys. She was foxy, she had jeans and a cute little blazer. It was fun to see her when we were doing the voices, but it's really cool to see the film in its final form.
Click Here To Read The Rest Of The Interview (http://thecomiccollective.com/Movies-TV/Interviews/2008/July/Ugly_Betty_BGK/)
Press Release
July 8th, 2008 - As one of the stars of the ABC hit series "Ugly Betty," Ana Ortiz has enchanted the primetime audience playing Hilda Suarez, big sister to the title character. Today, Ortiz offers fans a 180-degree acting pivot from her most noteworthy role by voicing gritty detective Anna Ramirez in the DC Universe original animated film "Batman Gotham Knight." The film is available today, July 8, on DVD, Blu-Ray and OnDemand.
Ortiz initially auditioned for the same part in "The Dark Knight," but lost out to Monique Curnen. Her disappointment didn't last long as casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano took one look at the animated Ramirez and – without prior knowledge of her live-action audition – immediately sought to cast Ortiz in the voice role.
"An agent submitted Ana many years ago, before 'Ugly Betty' hit the air," Romano explained. "I've been looking for something to work with her on, and this project was so unusual that it just seemed right. I was clearly looking at the character, and how she interacts with other characters – and when I actually saw the physical character, she was first actress to come to mind."
Ortiz has had recurring and/or regular primetime roles in "Boston Legal," "Over There" and "Kristin," as well as making guest appearances on hit series from "NYPD Blue" and "ER" to "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and "Everybody Loves Raymond." However, "Batman Gotham Knight" was her first starring role in an animated voiceover. She has since recorded as a tiger for an animated Noah's Ark film.
"Ugly Betty" production moved to New York last week, and with it went Ortiz – back to her hometown. Before making her first visit to the new set in the real-life Gotham, Ortiz took a few moments to discuss her time in the animated Gotham – as detective Anna Ramirez in "Batman Gotham Knight."
Question:
What were your impressions of your "Batman Gotham Knight" segments?
Ana Ortiz answers:
I loved them – and I wanted more! This was one of my first real voiceovers and, to do it for Batman, that was quite an honor. My husband and all of his cartoony friends were really into it – they all watched my copy of the movie and dug it. I have to admit that it's fun being in something that my guy friends could get into. So now I've got my macho cred, too.
Question:
What did you think of the physical appearance of your character?
Ana Ortiz answers:
I was thrilled – I've always wanted curly long locks, so that was so cool. And she's super cute. I loved she wasn't too stuffy – sometimes with lady cops, they try to be too much like guys. She was foxy, she had jeans and a cute little blazer. It was fun to see her when we were doing the voices, but it's really cool to see the film in its final form.
Click Here To Read The Rest Of The Interview (http://thecomiccollective.com/Movies-TV/Interviews/2008/July/Ugly_Betty_BGK/)