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I'm still upset at being robbed of the chance to watch an all new Supernatural last Friday. So to make myself feel better, I decided to do something fun. Sometimes last week, my google alert notified me this reader's poll result of the "Hottest Prime time TV Hunks List" (of which Jensen scored 6th place, and Jared is in 8th). Ha! This got me thinking that everyone is doing this type of list one way or another, why don't I put up one of my own? Especially when I hardly agree with those lists anyway. I guess this really counts as a meme because it reflects purely my taste over the decade, not swayed by ratings, box office sales, or other people's opinions. Just so it's clear, these are nothing but my own wacky obsessions. Oh, and it extended to both big and small screens.
10) Tahmoh Penikett
Tahmoh played Karl "Helo" Agathon on Battlestar Galactica. While Helo probably is my second least favorite character on the show, Tahmoh definitely is a hunk. And I'm not alone in holding this opinion. Awhile back my mom came to visit me. She never could understand my obsession with the series before, so one night, I was watching the show (I still remember the episode was "The Hub") and my mom walked by. There was a close up shot of Helo on my 52" screen, and my mom went: "Whoa! He's handsome! Now I understand why you can't stop talking about the show!" *facepalm* "Er... Mom, not quite the reason, but I get your point..."
9) Ray Stevenson
I confess I've never seen Ray other than his portrayal of Titus Pullo in Rome, one of my favorite historical fiction series. I've heard people say the heart and soul of the show is Pullo and Vorenus, two brothers in arms who are forced to give their allegiance to opposing sides while maintaining their loyalty to each other, and I couldn't have agreed more. Ray's co-star Kevin McKidd who played Lucius Vorenus didn't make my ten-list, but he would certainly make the "honorable mentions" if I ever get off my lazy butt and put that together.
8) Johnny Depp
Back in the days when I first saw Johnny in 21 Jump Street, I was enamored with his good looks. Little did I know that he would progress into an eccentric. And that's exactly what I love about Johnny -- his eccentricity and his seemingly careless disregard to his appearance. In my opinion, it takes character to get away with appearing in whichever way he pleases in public, and that's Johnny!
7) Ralph Fiennes
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Ever since English Patient, I've fallen more and more in love with the type of characters Ralph often portrays on silver screens. In my opinion, he excels at playing those angst driven intellectual types. So much so that he was in my head the perfect candidate to play Robert Langdon in the adaptations of Dan Brown's novels. Thus to this day, I cannot bear to watch Da vinci Code nor Angels and Demons regardless what a famous actor Tom Hanks is.
6) James Callis
Here's another Battlestar Galactica alum. I think few would argue that James played superbly a smarmy, vain, yet oddly sympathetic and redeemable scientist who betrayed humanity unwittingly. My favorite Gaius Baltar scenes are when his conscience finally catches up with him. I love James' subtle depiction of Baltar when he realized his presidency at New Caprica is nothing but a puppetry and he was betraying humanity a second time. Also I was awed by James' layered portrayal in Cross Roads II just before and after Baltar was handed the verdict by the court.
5) Roy Dupuis
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Again, I've only seen Roy as Michael in Le Femme Nikita (1997-2001). I'm not exaggerating in saying Michael was the main reason I watched that show. Roy gave much needed credence and depth to the character. I literally cannot imagine Michael in any other form, physically or character wise. Too bad the show was canceled in 2001 because its network felt back then (pre 9/11), a show centered on anti-terrorism lacked audience. I'm not surprised Nikita gets a remake given spy shows are a dime a dozen these days (who says networks are a creative lot). However the new Nikita is nowhere comparable to the old one, and given it's on CW, I resolutely swear off the new show from now on.
4) Jared Padalecki
While I sometimes find Jared's character Sam Winchester on Supernatural problematic, there's no denying Jared is easily among the hottest looking guys in Hollywood. He not only has a sweetheart shaped face with adorable dimples to boot, framed by longish silky tresses; Jared also has an impressive physique to complete the package. And as if that's not enough, his acting skill has matured over the years starring opposite his on-screen brother Jensen Ackles. It's no secret that Jared's chemistry with Jensen is what made these Winchester boys' relationship intense but believable and oh so engaging.
3) Simon Baker
I became a fan of Simon since his turn at depicting Nick Fallin on CBS's The Guardian. I started watching the show because I happened to catch the end of an episode ("Feeding Frenzy") while channel surfing. The scene had Nick finally going to an AA meeting. The last frame of the scene was a head shot of him standing at the threshold of the doorway while his face displayed a myriad of emotions: reluctance, displeasure, guilt, and not the least of all, contrition. I didn't even know what the story was about, I was already intrigued by this complex character. From there on, I became obsessed with the show. To this day, Simon is the only actor who was able to sell an entire show to me from a less-than-a-minute scene. Of course, his blond hair, blue eyes, and killer smile didn't hurt either.
2) Jamie Bamber
Oh boy, I'm totally objectifying Jamie here. This is an outtake from 2006 People Magazine's Sexiest Men issue (where Jamie was listed as the sexiest man over the internet). Looking at him, it's quite obvious why he was placed on that list. But what's not obvious from this picture is Jamie's sexiness also comes from his brain. Graduated from Cambridge University and went on to study for some time at LAMDA (The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts), Jamie's smart comes through his keen grasp at not only the character he plays, but also the "big picture" his character is a part of. I really enjoy listening to or reading Jamie's interviews. He is articulate at expressing his perspectives and summarizing the essence of the story he's trying to tell. Jamie's aptitude at presenting his point of views caused his BSG co-star Tricia Helfer once called him dialectic. And speaking of "speaking", Jamie is so skillful at disguising his accent that when I first heard his interview after I started watching BSG, I was utterly surprised at hearing Jamie speak his native British tongue. It's only fitting then that the character Jamie helped to create, Lee "Apollo" Adama from Battlestar Galactica, for all his humanly strength and flaws, is a fictional character I most admired in recent years!
1) Jensen Ackles
Ta da! Here's my #1. I actually had a hard time deciding which picture to use for Jensen. Not that it was hard to find a good picture of him, my problem was there were too many! The one I ended up using here is a fanart made from the December 13-19, 2010 TV Guide Cover. Too bad I don't know who the artist is. If anyone knows, please let me know so I can properly credit. It's ironic that Jensen's appearance was once a reason I held back from watching Supernatural. Back then when I only saw his pictures in promotional spreads, I thought no way a guy looking that good would possibly know how to act. Boy, was I taught a lesson on not judging a person by the look! True, Jensen has all the features of classic beauty: large anime-like eyes, straight nose, pouty lips framed by high patrician cheekbones and a perfect jawline. But more importantly, he also possesses a rare talent in his chosen profession. Seldom do I see a young actor who can nail light comedic scenes with the same knack as he does heavy emotional ones. And speaking of those dramatic scenes, Jensen always lends so much gravitas and nuance to his character. I love the fact that I never see him over or under act a scene, a feat I notice is hard to come by among most young actors. Therefore, it's no surprise that comparable to Lee Adama, Dean Winchester, Jensen's multi-faceted alter ego, captured my heart and is my most beloved fictional character of all time!
10) Tahmoh Penikett
Tahmoh played Karl "Helo" Agathon on Battlestar Galactica. While Helo probably is my second least favorite character on the show, Tahmoh definitely is a hunk. And I'm not alone in holding this opinion. Awhile back my mom came to visit me. She never could understand my obsession with the series before, so one night, I was watching the show (I still remember the episode was "The Hub") and my mom walked by. There was a close up shot of Helo on my 52" screen, and my mom went: "Whoa! He's handsome! Now I understand why you can't stop talking about the show!" *facepalm* "Er... Mom, not quite the reason, but I get your point..."
9) Ray Stevenson
I confess I've never seen Ray other than his portrayal of Titus Pullo in Rome, one of my favorite historical fiction series. I've heard people say the heart and soul of the show is Pullo and Vorenus, two brothers in arms who are forced to give their allegiance to opposing sides while maintaining their loyalty to each other, and I couldn't have agreed more. Ray's co-star Kevin McKidd who played Lucius Vorenus didn't make my ten-list, but he would certainly make the "honorable mentions" if I ever get off my lazy butt and put that together.
8) Johnny Depp
Back in the days when I first saw Johnny in 21 Jump Street, I was enamored with his good looks. Little did I know that he would progress into an eccentric. And that's exactly what I love about Johnny -- his eccentricity and his seemingly careless disregard to his appearance. In my opinion, it takes character to get away with appearing in whichever way he pleases in public, and that's Johnny!
7) Ralph Fiennes
Credit: found on ecardmedia.eu
Ever since English Patient, I've fallen more and more in love with the type of characters Ralph often portrays on silver screens. In my opinion, he excels at playing those angst driven intellectual types. So much so that he was in my head the perfect candidate to play Robert Langdon in the adaptations of Dan Brown's novels. Thus to this day, I cannot bear to watch Da vinci Code nor Angels and Demons regardless what a famous actor Tom Hanks is.
6) James Callis
Here's another Battlestar Galactica alum. I think few would argue that James played superbly a smarmy, vain, yet oddly sympathetic and redeemable scientist who betrayed humanity unwittingly. My favorite Gaius Baltar scenes are when his conscience finally catches up with him. I love James' subtle depiction of Baltar when he realized his presidency at New Caprica is nothing but a puppetry and he was betraying humanity a second time. Also I was awed by James' layered portrayal in Cross Roads II just before and after Baltar was handed the verdict by the court.
5) Roy Dupuis
Credit: found on fanpop
Again, I've only seen Roy as Michael in Le Femme Nikita (1997-2001). I'm not exaggerating in saying Michael was the main reason I watched that show. Roy gave much needed credence and depth to the character. I literally cannot imagine Michael in any other form, physically or character wise. Too bad the show was canceled in 2001 because its network felt back then (pre 9/11), a show centered on anti-terrorism lacked audience. I'm not surprised Nikita gets a remake given spy shows are a dime a dozen these days (who says networks are a creative lot). However the new Nikita is nowhere comparable to the old one, and given it's on CW, I resolutely swear off the new show from now on.
4) Jared Padalecki
While I sometimes find Jared's character Sam Winchester on Supernatural problematic, there's no denying Jared is easily among the hottest looking guys in Hollywood. He not only has a sweetheart shaped face with adorable dimples to boot, framed by longish silky tresses; Jared also has an impressive physique to complete the package. And as if that's not enough, his acting skill has matured over the years starring opposite his on-screen brother Jensen Ackles. It's no secret that Jared's chemistry with Jensen is what made these Winchester boys' relationship intense but believable and oh so engaging.
3) Simon Baker
I became a fan of Simon since his turn at depicting Nick Fallin on CBS's The Guardian. I started watching the show because I happened to catch the end of an episode ("Feeding Frenzy") while channel surfing. The scene had Nick finally going to an AA meeting. The last frame of the scene was a head shot of him standing at the threshold of the doorway while his face displayed a myriad of emotions: reluctance, displeasure, guilt, and not the least of all, contrition. I didn't even know what the story was about, I was already intrigued by this complex character. From there on, I became obsessed with the show. To this day, Simon is the only actor who was able to sell an entire show to me from a less-than-a-minute scene. Of course, his blond hair, blue eyes, and killer smile didn't hurt either.
2) Jamie Bamber
Oh boy, I'm totally objectifying Jamie here. This is an outtake from 2006 People Magazine's Sexiest Men issue (where Jamie was listed as the sexiest man over the internet). Looking at him, it's quite obvious why he was placed on that list. But what's not obvious from this picture is Jamie's sexiness also comes from his brain. Graduated from Cambridge University and went on to study for some time at LAMDA (The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts), Jamie's smart comes through his keen grasp at not only the character he plays, but also the "big picture" his character is a part of. I really enjoy listening to or reading Jamie's interviews. He is articulate at expressing his perspectives and summarizing the essence of the story he's trying to tell. Jamie's aptitude at presenting his point of views caused his BSG co-star Tricia Helfer once called him dialectic. And speaking of "speaking", Jamie is so skillful at disguising his accent that when I first heard his interview after I started watching BSG, I was utterly surprised at hearing Jamie speak his native British tongue. It's only fitting then that the character Jamie helped to create, Lee "Apollo" Adama from Battlestar Galactica, for all his humanly strength and flaws, is a fictional character I most admired in recent years!
1) Jensen Ackles
Ta da! Here's my #1. I actually had a hard time deciding which picture to use for Jensen. Not that it was hard to find a good picture of him, my problem was there were too many! The one I ended up using here is a fanart made from the December 13-19, 2010 TV Guide Cover. Too bad I don't know who the artist is. If anyone knows, please let me know so I can properly credit. It's ironic that Jensen's appearance was once a reason I held back from watching Supernatural. Back then when I only saw his pictures in promotional spreads, I thought no way a guy looking that good would possibly know how to act. Boy, was I taught a lesson on not judging a person by the look! True, Jensen has all the features of classic beauty: large anime-like eyes, straight nose, pouty lips framed by high patrician cheekbones and a perfect jawline. But more importantly, he also possesses a rare talent in his chosen profession. Seldom do I see a young actor who can nail light comedic scenes with the same knack as he does heavy emotional ones. And speaking of those dramatic scenes, Jensen always lends so much gravitas and nuance to his character. I love the fact that I never see him over or under act a scene, a feat I notice is hard to come by among most young actors. Therefore, it's no surprise that comparable to Lee Adama, Dean Winchester, Jensen's multi-faceted alter ego, captured my heart and is my most beloved fictional character of all time!
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Ooh, but Simon Baker!!! \o/ I always think he's going to be great playing side by side with Jensen. In fact, I thought I could love Castiel character if it were played by him. :D
And of course. Jensen. *sighs quietly*
Thank you for the wonderful list and the engaging descriptions. :D
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*sigh* Simon Baker! Too bad SPN is too small a pond to attract him, AND it's very likely CW would think he's too old for their network *snickers*. But man, I just love his screen presence.
Speaking of Simon, have you checked out "The Mentalist"? I confess I like TM far less than TG, but TM is very popular here.
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What can I say? I definitely second #10, 4 and 2-1 :)))))
Actually, I would've fathomed there might be a tie between # 2 and 1. But given Jensen's Dean is still a work in progress and there's still *more* goodness to come (angst-, drama- and comedy-wise) your distribution totally makes sense, methinks.
Btw, when tentatively exposed to BSG by yours truly, my mom was also all about Helo. Maybe, that's a 'mom' thing? *g*
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I confess my adoration for #1 and #2 are pretty comparable, although with slightly emphasis on different aspects. In my opinion, both men are quite good looking (and neither are flawless, thank God), but I think Jensen is more classically "pretty". Gosh, both of them are so talented in their own ways. In some sense, I see their actings are on the opposite side of the spectrum: for Jamie, I see him as the "intelligent" actor. He approaches his character analytically almost, making very conscious and smart decisions on how to enact the role. Whereas Jensen, I see him as the "intuitive" actor. I think he has an innate sensibility about the character he plays. I almost feel he doesn't think about how to play the role, he becomes the role that he plays while in front of the camera.
LOL about our moms. Hmmm, that's really funny! ♥
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I completely agree with your take on Jamie's and Jensen's respective acting styles - intellectual vs. intuitive. Which are viable in their own right and oh my, doest it provide for some incredible results! My inner fangirl is still harboring sekrit hopes to see the play against each other someday. They do badass, emotion and angst differently yet oh so beautifully.
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This. Totally agree on that. IMHO Baltar is so unapologetically amoral, and operates entirely on his unabashed self-interest (albeit survival instinct) that despite the occasional flaring of conscience, I don't consider him redeemed until the very last. But then again, I'm also having a lot of problem with how the end played out (at this moment of my life), so I'm still not quite 100% clear he is after all.
Heh, believe me, you are not the only one who holds that sekrit hope! *points downward at Mick's comment* You see, we all share that wish. ;p
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The other list - LOL - David Boreanaz as number 1. What can I say!
Also, I can't possibly imagine that anyone thinks that the guy who plays Stefan on VP is hotter than Jensen. That is just so wrong! I find him so unhot that the basic premise of the show, that Elana is into him, makes negative sense to me. (Except of course the poster thinks that David Boreanaz is no. 1, so yeah, his taste is consistent!)
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LOL, I understand. FWIW one of my girl friends and my mom both looked at me askance when I told them I really liked "Apollo" from BSG (on separate occasions).
IKR?! David Boreanaz as number 1?!? I had to double check the listing to make sure the order wasn't reversed. Heh, I also think that Stefan dude has nothing on Jensen nor Jared. Last season I watched a little bit of VD when it was shown before SPN, and I just couldn't get into it AT ALL. Not only I didn't think the leads were good looking, I thought their acting were only so-so at best.
So aside from Jamie Bamber, our tastes run pretty closely, it seems. ;)
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Tahmoh--he never really did anything for me on BSG, but meeting him in person...he's a hottie!
I totally forgot about Michael from USA's (I think that was the channel) "Nikita." I would watch the show with my dad, but I have to admit watching it for Michael.
That's a tough choice between Jamie and Jensen. I do agree with what you said above about how Jamie is more intellectual with his roles and Jensen in more intuitive. Either way, I think they both make their characters feel "real," and I enjoy both of their performances. I was also shocked the first time that I heard Jamie in his British accent.
Could you imagine Jamie and Jensen on screen together??? I think the hotness would melt my TV!!!!!
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IKR?!? Hee, 21 Jump Street. Back then, I was still struggling with learning English, but oh boy, how I loved that show. *g*
OMG! I didn't know you've met Tahmoh in person! Was it at Dragon*Con? How different or alike was he compared to Jamie? I still remember how Bradley Thompson and his wife kept talking about how smart Tahmoh is because he reads so much. I wonder if he's as articulate as Jamie? Gosh, I wish I could be a fly on the wall to listen to these BSG costars carry a discussion!
Hehe, re Jamie and Jensen on screen together: *points to comment above* You are not alone! And of course you know how I feel about that in particular. ;p
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OT as far as your list, but who I really liked was Michael Hogan!!! Talking to him was like talking to an old friend! We got up to him, and he started having a conversation with us about the hot weather! He didn't even seem to notice the line of people behind us (by "us" I mean the hubby and me)! He just seemed to really be enjoying himself and enjoyed meeting the fans.
I've heard alot of the actors say in different interviews that BSG was a once in a lifetime kind of experience for them, but I think the same could be said for the fans as well. Of course, I've only ever been to D*C (and one in Florida where I first met JB and MMD), so I don't have anything to compare it to. Plus, I got to meet some wonderful people (like you)!
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*sigh* Of course, I'm still jealous at Smallvile for landing him as their guest star. Nothing against Supernatural's stellar guest stars (hello, Julian Richings and Mitch Pileggi), but I would love love love it if Michael Hogan would make an appearance too!
I agree with BSG being once in a lifetime, even for the viewers. Although I'm so exasperated with its season 4.5, I still think the show is phenomenal.
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Yeah, I didn't care for the last season of BSG , but I still think it was one of the best written and acted shows in recent history.
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Gosh, just imagine MH and Jensen in a scene together can make me all excited. Both of them IMO are nuanced actors who can make a simple scene full of drama.
By the way, it's a bit OT, but you've got to watch "Appointment in Samarra". If nothing else, watch it for the scene between Death and Dean. These two actors were extraordinary in it.
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Rob Estes was the reason I watched Silk Stockings (pretty damn faithfully). I quit the show the minute he left!
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I kind of watched it after he left, but it just wasn't the same.
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Sorry I missed this post earlier. So much pretty! Though I'd probably bump up #2. ;-)
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Hehe, thanks! They are rather pretty, aren't they? You are not the only one who thought #1 and #2 should be a tie, as you can see from the comments here. Like I said earlier, my love for these two actors are pretty comparable, but emphasize on different aspects. ;)
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Homogenous you say? Interesting. Would you care to elaborate? I should think mere repetition does not lead to obsession, but I suppose one's taste tends to veer toward certain direction. ;)
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Top of my list, though, is George Clooney (I know, I know). Somewhere in there, I'll also add Ethan Hawke, in his role as Jesse in Before Sunset. Egad, I feel old :(
How come I don't see G on your list? ;)
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If I think I understand who you meant by G, he's neither appeared on small nor big screen, so he's not eligible! ;)
Hey girl, I wanna ask you something, but I wanna talk to you in person. So plan a heart-to-heart when we see each other.
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Add me to the list of people who watched Silk Stockings back in the day!
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Hehe, I'm shocked at finding out how many have seen and remembered "Silk Stalkings"! ;p
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