HONOLULU - Shane Victorino is scheduled to have a role in an episode of the television show "Hawaii Five-0."
"Pumped to be part of Hawaii Five-0 cast for upcoming episode! Will make Hawaii proud," the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder from Wailuku posted on his Twitter page on Thursday, adding thanks to executive producer Peter Lenkov and CBS.
Victorino will be part of a Jan. 31 taping, according to Lisa Young, a director of Victorino's foundation, who said the 31-year-old will portray a character, not himself.
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SHANE VICTORINO, has role in “Hawaii Five-0” episode
Lenkov tweeted that Victorino will be part of episode 17 this season. The show airs on Mondays, at 9 p.m. in Hawaii. Episode 14 aired this week, but the broadcasts three days from today, and on Jan. 30, will be reruns.
Daniel Dae Kim, who portrays Chin Ho Kelly on the show, tweeted to Victorino: "Bro, I'm so psyched - for both Philly and the 808!"
