SINGER/ACTRESS CHRISTINA MILIAN TO GUEST STAR ON “A GIFTED MAN” AS A SUCCESSFUL POP STAR SUFFERING FROM UNUSUAL SYMPTOMS

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2012 — Singer and actress Christina Milian will guest star on an episode of A GIFTED MAN titled “In Case of Co-Dependents,” to be broadcast in February. Christina will play Shawnee Baker, a successful pop star suffering from unusual symptoms.  This episode will be directed by recurring guest star Eriq La Salle (E-Mo Morris).

“We’re thrilled that Christina will be bringing her acting and singing talents to A GIFTED MAN,” said Executive Producer Neal Baer.  “She’ll play a spoiled pop star who complains of a mysterious ailment zapping all her energy that even Dr. Michael Holt (Patrick Wilson) finds puzzling.”

This episode also marks of the reunion of “ER” alums Eriq LaSalle (directing) and Michael Beach, who plays Shawnee’s manager.

Christina Milian has appeared in several feature films, including  “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “Be Cool,” “Pulse” and “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” among others. On the small screen she has appeared in “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” on the Network.

A GIFTED MAN stars Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Ehle, Margo Martindale, Rachelle Lefevre, Pablo Schreiber and Rhys Coiro, and airs Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

 

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