Canadian actress Kristin Kreuk rose from relative obscurity to capture the attention of teenage fans – as well as a number of male viewers of all ages – as Lana Lang, Superman’s first girlfriend, on the popular action-drama “Smallville” (The WB, 2001- ). Prior to her turn on the series, Kreuk had limited screen exposure – save for a regular role on a Canadian drama – but “Smallville” vaulted her to the epicenter of young American viewership. Her feisty but vulnerable performance as Lana certainly helped to make her popular with that demographic, and she remained with the series for most of its
