Canada’s Rising Stars

Canadian actors have never been strangers to the bright lights of Hollywood. And a new crop of Generation Y actors are continuing the trend. CTV.ca counts down the top ten Canadian Generation Y actors who are stealing hearts –- and parts –- in Hollywood.


Rising star:
Hayden Christensen

Age:
28

Hometown:
Thornhill, Ont.

Small start:
A role on the soap opera ‘Family Passions’ at the age of 12.

Big break:
Landing the role of Anakin Skywalker for the new ‘Star Wars’ franchise.

What’s next:
Christensen is set to star in at least three 2010 films, including ‘Takers,’ ‘Quantum Quest’ and ‘Vanishing on Seventh Street.’

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