10. Sophia Bush

Bush was the 2000 Tournament of Roses Parade Queen and a junior at USC before landing the role of Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill. Like many young stars, she has sprinkled in several movies in between seasons of the CW drama. She almost had her big break when was cast as Kate Brewster in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, but was replaced because the director thought she was too young. With One Tree Hill winding down in its sixth season, Bush has the opportunity to explore other options in the near future. The hope is that she can transition over to movies like other former UPN and WB (now the CW) stars such as Jessica Biel, Sarah Michelle Gellar, or Katie Holmes. At worst, she can fall back on her sexy voice and provide voice-overs.

Major Television Roles: One Tree Hill, Brooke Davis (2003-present)

Select Filmography: Like many young actresses Bush has appeared in a couple of horror films, including the remake of The Hitcher and Stay Alive. But she’s not just about horror as she was featured in the teen comedy John Tucker Must Die and the action flick Supercross.

Upcoming Project: Table for Three, a comedy about a single guy who invites a couple to move into his apartment, only to become the third wheel and have them involved in all aspects of his life.

9. Katee Sackhoff

Only twenty-eight, Sackhoff is a ten year veteran of television, earning a number of guest roles and a regular gig on the Richard Dreyfuss vehicle The Education of Max Bickford before landing her current role on Battlestar Galactica. Last season Sackhoff pulled double duty, shooting scenes for both Battlestar and her role on the Bionic Woman remake. Her roles on both shows helped set a standard for action-heroine cool and complexity.  Still, few stars from sci-fi shows, even acclaimed ones, achieve mainstream stardom. Odds don’t favor Sackhoff breaking out, particularly in light of the fact that Battlestar gets low ratings despite its acclaimed status. But don’t count her out just yet. Sackhoff has the rare ability to combine the qualities of strength and vulnerability at once, and already has a cult following from her sci-fi work. With her tenure on Battlestar Galactica coming to a close, she can start the next chapter in her career. Maybe movies are the next step?

Major Television Roles: The Education of Max Bickford, Nell Bickford (2001-2002); Battlestar Galactica, Captain Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace (2004-present); Bionic Woman, Sarah Corvus (2007).

Select Filmography: Sackhoff does not have a lengthy film history, making her motion picture debut in My First Mister, and appearing in film in Halloween: Resurrection as Jenna “Jen” Danzig. She has also done a few made for television movies.

Upcoming Project: None currently scheduled.

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