Silvio Horta

Silvio Horta
Born(1974-08-14)August 14, 1974
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 2020(2020-01-07) (aged 45)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Alma materNew York University
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • producer
Years active1998–2012
Notable workUgly Betty

Silvio Horta (August 14, 1974 – January 7, 2020) was an American screenwriter and television producer widely noted for adapting the hit Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea into the ABC series Ugly Betty. Horta served as head writer and executive producer on the series.