Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has been praised in the US House of Representatives after winning a Golden Globe award on Monday.

Congresswoman Hilda L Solis from California praised America - the daughter of Honduran immigrants - for helping raise the profile of the Hispanic community.

Solis took to the floor of the House on Wednesday to say: “Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate American Ferrera for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work in Abc show Ugly Betty.

“Through her work, Ms Ferrera is breaking down barriers for Latinos in prime-time television.”

“I commend America and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for helping to break down stereotypes and provide a role model for young Latinas.”