Nikki Blonsky To Appear On 'Ugly Betty'

(andPOP) - Nikki Blonsky has filmed a guest appearance on the ABC hit comedy series “Ugly Betty” according to E! Online.

This will mark the first prime-time TV appearance for Blonsky, who gained attention worldwide playing Tracy Turnblad in the musical remake of the 1988 film “Hairspray”. Blonsky's co-stars in the film included John Travolta, Christopher Walken, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, among other A-list actors.

Previous guest stars include “Kiss” frontman Gene Simmons and Lucy Liu, who guest starred as a lawyer named Grace Chin. Recently, Lindsay Lohan has appeared on the show as Betty's former classmate.

The “Hairspray” star reportedly plays an assistant at “Elle Magazine” who befriends Betty, played by America Ferrera.

Blonsky turns 20 on Sunday.