Skyfall adds Greek Bond girl

London - Greek actress Tonia Sotiropoulou has joined the cast of Skyfall.

Although production on the 23rd James Bond film is currently in full swing, the beauty confirmed she would be taking part and will be filming in Turkey.

Writing on her personal Facebook, she said: "Dear friends I officially announce I got a part in J. Bond new film!!! Turkey here I come! Thank u all for you love and support! This is officially the happiest day of my life bitches!!!!(sic)"

According to reports she initially came to the attention of producers when she auditioned for the role of Severine, which eventually went to Berenice Marlohe.

She will have a small role as a woman who romances Bond - played by Daniel Craig - early on in the picture, and will shoot the scenes later this month.

Skyfall - which is being directed by Sam Mendes - is set for a November release, and alongside Daniel also stars Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench and Naomie Harris.