Were You a Real-Life Ugly Betty?

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PEOPLE magazine is looking for real-life "Ugly Bettys" who, like the character America Ferrera plays on the popular TV show, are "an ordinary girl – a slightly plump plain-Jane," as ABC puts it.

Please submit your photo and a summary of your story, in 200 words or less, to People.com.

Try to answer the following: How did you manage to get ahead despite your offbeat appearance? What pressures did you feel to fit in and how did you face them? What's the meanest thing anyone ever said to you? Did you ultimately decide to undergo a makeover – and, if so, why? If not – how did you get people to take you seriously? What advice would you give to all the other "Ugly Bettys" out there?

And remember: Ugly is the new Beautiful!

Note: Your submission may be included in an upcoming issue of PEOPLE or on people.com.

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