Caliente! Brothers & Sisters has cast Brazilian beauty Sonia Braga to play Gilles Marini's mom, Gabriela, in its Thanksgiving episode airing on November 14, according to TV Guide.

Sonia, who had recurring roles on Alias and PBS' American Family, will be a welcome addition to awkward Walker family dinners as Luc Laurent's mother. How long will she stay?

That's unclear for now, but with the departures of Tommy, Rebecca and Robert, there's room for her at the table. Click here for our review of this past weekend's season premiere.

Sonia Braga will portray Gilles Marini's mom on Brothers & Sisters.

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