Bollywood actress and Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty has signed a contract to be the face of Marks & Spencer for the Autumn/Winter Collection 2007.

The Bollywood actress, who made headline news after experiencing racism the Channel 4 hit show, was spotted going to the studio on Kensal Road with television presenter Gaby Roslin, who will also be launching the new range llast week.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Shilpa spent the day at a shoot, she spent the morning having lots of clothes fitted on her so that they look amazing for the advertising campaigns.

“She is perfect for the role. She is gorgeous and has a great personality but, above all, the British public love her.”

“Shilpa is delighted, she went into the Big Brother house to get herself some exposure in Britain, so she couldn’t have asked for things to have turned out better for her,” the source said. “She is still talking to a number of film producers about acting roles, but to be the face of such a popular store is an amazing gig for her.”

The contract with the high street shop is thought to be worth roughly £150,000 ($240,000). Marks & Spencer is the largest clothing retailer in the UK.

Shilpa joins a number of famous people such as Twiggy and Erin O’ Connor, who were also a part of the retailing outlet’s campaign.