Classical singer Katherine Jenkins had a 30th birthday to remember after learning she'd landed a cameo role in cult British show Doctor Who.
The Welsh opera star hit 30 on 29 June (10) - the day the singer learned she'd star in the annual festive episode of Doctor Who, which airs on Christmas Day (25Dec10).
Jenkins began shooting scenes alongside Harry Potter star Michael Gambon on Monday (12Jul10) - and she can't wait for family, friends and fans to see her acting debut.
She says, "I'm over the moon to be involved in the Doctor Who Christmas special. I can't quite believe it as it's a part of the family tradition at the Jenkins household. I heard the news that I got the role on my 30th birthday and it was the best birthday present ever."
Executive producer Steven Moffat adds, "We're going for broke with this one. It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once in an hour, with monsters. And the Doctor."