Posh lands Ugly Betty role

Updated 10.10 Fri Aug 31 2007

Victoria Beckham has landed a guest spot in the US TV series Ugly Betty.

The Spice Girl is set to play a celebrity bridesmaid in a forthcoming episode of the hit comedy drama.

Victoria has only previously acted in the 1997 Spice Girls movie, where she played herself

Victoria, who moved to Los Angeles in July, has only previously acted in the 1997 Spice Girls movie, where she played herself.

The cameo role comes months after her documentary, Victoria Beckham Coming to America, was slammed by critics.

Ugly Betty returns to the small screen for its second series on September 27 in the US.

Its expected to be shown in the UK next year.

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