America Ferrera to headline 'Chicago' in London

[November 01, 2011]  LONDON (AP) -- "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera says she's "very excited" about her upcoming West End debut as the showgirl Roxie in "Chicago."

The American actress embarks on an eight-week stint at the Garrick Theatre beginning Nov. 7.

At a press conference Monday, the former TV star says performing on the London stage is something she's "dreamed" about since childhood. And the glamorous Roxie is a far cry from TV's Betty, which required Ferrera to wear dental braces and fake thick eyebrows.

The 27-year-old Ferrera joins a long list of U.S. celebrities -- including model Christie Brinkley -- who have played Roxie in London.

Starring opposite Ferrera will be actress and dancer Amra-Faye Wright, who plays fellow femme fatale Velma Kelly.

[Associated Press]

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