1. Christina McKinney is a fictional character on the American dramedy Ugly Betty, which aired on ABC between 2006 and 2010.
19 Facts About Christina McKinney
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Christina McKinney became increasingly involved in creative director Wilhelmina Slater's schemes over the course of the show.
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Scotswoman Christina McKinney immigrated from the United Kingdom to the United States to leave her husband, Stuart, and pursue her dream to become a fashion designer.
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Christina McKinney was a seamstress at fashion magazine MODE, and worked closely with its then-editor-in-chief Fey Sommers and creative director Wilhelmina Slater.
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Christina McKinney is a close friend to Betty Suarez, the assistant to the new editor-in-chief Daniel Meade, and provides advice for her personal and professional life.
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Wilhelmina offers Christina a featured spot at New York Fashion Week if she anonymously leaves a package at a police station.
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Christina McKinney accepts the deal and is recognized as a promising new designer by the fashion community.
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Christina McKinney feels increasingly uncomfortable with her new career after learning the package contained evidence to frame publishing mogul Bradford Meade for Fey's murder.
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Christina McKinney refuses to participate further in Wilhelmina's schemes, but Wilhelmina threatens to destroy her potential career as a designer.
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In one instance, Wilhelmina prevents Christina McKinney from sending a custom dress for Sarah Jessica Parker.
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When Christina McKinney tells Betty about her role in Bradford's arrest, their friendship is temporarily ended, though Betty later apologizes to her.
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Christina McKinney joins an online dating service, and accidentally reconnects with Stuart.
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Christina McKinney believe that an experimental treatment could save him, but it is too expensive.
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Christina McKinney is uncertain about the offer after discovering that Wilhelmina is using Bradford's sperm, which she procured after his death during their wedding ceremony.
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However, Christina McKinney agrees to the deal, and Betty acts as her confidant.
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Christina McKinney learns that Stuart's medical procedures were unsuccessful, though his health gradually improves over time.
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Christina McKinney gives birth to a boy, William, during the New York Fashion Week.
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Christina McKinney was attracted to Ugly Betty for its comedy and treatment of more serious subject matters such as body issues.
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Since Christina McKinney was developed as "a fast-talking New Yorker", Jenson mimicked a New York accent for her audition.