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Oscar nominee joins Twilight cast

Moreno - To play a vampire
Moreno - To play a vampire

Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno has joined the third film in the 'Twilight' series, 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'.

The Hollywood Reporter says that the 28-year-old will play a vampire called Maria in the film.

Read an interview with 'Twilight' author Stephenie Meyer.

Moreno was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar in 2005 for her performance in the film 'Maria Full of Grace'.

'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' begins production in Vancouver shortly and will be in cinemas next June.

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