Ugly Betty star unrecognisable with grey hair and beard 15 years after show was axed
Fans were left devastated when
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Grant Bowler looks unrecognisable from his Ugly Betty days
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The actor starred as Connor Owens in the hit series
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Connor was the love interest of Wilhemina Slater, played by Vanessa Williams
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Connor had the staff at Mode magazine swooning from the moment he stepped off the elevator, with his good looks and sharp style.
And, 15 years on from the show, Grant, 56, looks as dashing as ever, showing off a beard and greying hair in Instagram photos.
After his time on Ugly Betty, New Zealand-born Grant went on to pursue a career as a TV presenter, hosting The Amazing Race Australia from 2011 until 2014.
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He also continued to act, starring in the likes of Australian drama Harrow and the American reboot of British sitcom Getting On.
Ugly Betty icon Vanessa, 62, previously praised her former on-screen flame Grant, telling The West Australia: 'It's a small, little community and Aussie men are fantastic men.'
Earlier this year Vanessa - who is starring as Miranda Priestly in the Devil Wears Prada musical - sent fans wild when
Ugly Betty also starred the likes of
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Becky, 46, and Michael Urie - who starred as Wilhemina's assistant Mark St James - recently teamed up
And Ana Ortiz, who played Betty's sister Hilda, has insisted
Actor who starred in huge noughties series looks unrecognisable as he reunites with co-stars for new podcast - can you guess who he is?
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Ana, 54, said: "There's been so much talk about it, thank you for asking.
"We're very, very close and we're all really wanting to do a reunion."
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Vanessa recently sent fans wild when she reunited with Betty actress America Ferrera
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And Ana Ortiz - who played Betty's sister Hilda - confirmed the entire cast in on board for a reboot
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