Ximena Duque Joins 'Days Of Our Lives': Colombian Actress Makes English Crossover On NBC Soap

Ximena Duque is off to a great 2016 after sharing major news on social media. The Colombian actress revealed to her beloved fans and followers that she will be making her crossover this year. "Here is the surprise I had for everyone," she expressed on Instagram followed by a link on where to get the scoop.

As it turns out, the 30-year-old Telemundo exclusive star, will be joining the cast of "Days of our Lives," starring Galen Gering, Camila Banus and Alma Delfina. Though Duque has been in the industry for more than 10 years, this is the first that she will make her English-language crossover. On the NBC soap, Duque will portray a character named Bianca, who is expected to appear in episodes as of May.

Duque, who is novia of Puerto Rican star Carlos Ponce, has recently starred in telenovelas such as "Villa Paraiso" and "Dueños del Paraiso" starring Kate del Castillo.