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Pamela Anderson to play the Virgin Mary
Pamela Anderson attends Dallas SuperBash held at the Fashion Industry Gallery on Feb. 4, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.
(Credit: Getty Images)The former "Baywatch" actress has been tapped to star as the Virgin Mary in a comedic version of the Nativity story, set to air next month on the Canadian network CTV.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the one-hour Canadian TV special will feature a mix of stand-up and sketch comedy, animation and musical performances, as well as appearances by singer Michael Buble and former "Saturday Night Live" star Jon Lovitz.
Anderson, a native Canadian famous for her nude Playboy photos, will appear in a sketch comedy scene set in a Christmas manger with comedian Russell Peters.
"A Russell Peters Christmas" special will air in Canada on Dec. 1.
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