David Archuleta's Acting Debut on iCarly

David Archuleta is hitting the small screen!

The American Idol runner-up will make his acting debut in an episode of iCarly, Nickelodeon confirmed on Wednesday.

According to show executive producer and creator Dan Schneider, "iCarly is all about super-talented teens so David Archuleta is an ideal fit."

The series is centered around a high school student (Miranda Cosgrove), who has her own Web show.

In the episode, Archuleta will play a contestant in a talent competition called "America Sings." Filming will begin on Thursday.

Source: US Magazine.com

Americus Abesamis Update!

Americus Abesamis just finished shooting an episode of Nickelodeon's iCarly. He will be involved in 3 part storyline for 2nd season. He also appeared on recent episode of Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia. He just competed in the 2008 US Sumo Nationals in Los Angeles and won the bronze medal in the heavyweight division. He is now ranked #3 Heavyweight US Sumo Wrestler for the United States. Staying busy as an actor, he still finds the time to train and compete in the ancient Japanese sport.

Americus competed at IMTA in 1999 and 2000 has been keeping busy during the last few months working various exciting projects. He just wrapped the movie Duel of Legend where he plays Zhang. This film is expected to be released in February of 2009. You may have seen Americus in his roles on The Sarah Silverman Show, Hell's Kitchen, In Case of Emergency, Monk, Bald, Strong Medicine, Lets Make a Deal, Hannah Montana and Richard III. He also appeared in the movies 50 First Dates and Pirates of the Caribbean, in a national commercial for the car maker Subaru and a promo for a video game called Civilization: Revolution. Stay tuned for more information on this talented and versatile actor!