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Fergie "thrilled" to play prostitute in 'Nine'
Published Wednesday, Jul 30 2008, 16:27 BST | By Beth Hilton
Rex Features
The Black Eyed Peas star has been cast as Saraghina in Rob Marshall's movie version of the 1982 Broadway hit, in which she will sing a duet with Daniel Day-Lewis.
She told the Associated Press: "She's basically a prostitute on the beach. She introduces him to the world of sexuality. It's a very strong song.
"I'm just thrilled I get to play a character. I'm singing, but I'm not singing as myself. I'm going to be singing as a character, and that's what's really exciting to me."
The movie focuses on director Guido Contini (Day-Lewis), based on Italian helmer Federico Fellini, who must juggle the various women in his life. Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench and Kate Hudson are also among the cast.
Talking about her A-list co-stars, Fergie said: "I'm speechless. I'm definitely going to be a sponge on set. I want to pick up on everything that all these brilliant actors are bringing to the table."
Nine is scheduled to begin shooting in October.
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