Tom Welling (Clark Kent) Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang) Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) Jensen Ackles (Jason Teague) Allison Mack (Chloe Sullivan) John Glover (Lionel Luthor) Annette O'Toole (Martha Kent) John Schneider (Jonathan Kent) Erica Durance (Lois Lane) Samuel Jones (Pete Ross) Eric Johnson (Whitney Fordman)

Kristin Kreuk stars as Clark Kent's star-crossed love Lana Lang in Smallville. Next up for Kreuk is the mini-series Earthsea, with Isabella Rossellini and Danny Glover.

Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kreuk began acting in high school plays, but focused more on her schoolwork than the stage. Fate came calling at the beginning of her senior year, when a casting director looking for new talent for the television series Edgemont tapped Kreuk for a starring role. It was her first professional audition.

Kreuk starred on Edgemont for four seasons. Currently, Kreuk is one of the faces of Neutrogena.

Kreuk currently lives in Vancouver and, when not working, enjoys reading and spending time with friends.

Growing up in Canada, the last thing Kristin Kreuk expected to become was famous. With a starring role on the new WB show Smallville, all of that is about to change. Here, Kristin dishes about what it feels like to be the new girl in town.

The WB: Give us the scoop on Smallville...
Kristin: Well, the story is inspired by Superman, but it's about Clark Kent and what it's like for him growing up in this small town and what happens to him when he starts to discover he has certain powers.

The WB: And you're the lucky girl he chooses as his love interest?
Kristin: In a way. Clark really likes Lana (my character) but they've never really had a chance to get to know one another, until now.

The WB: What's Lana like?
Kristin: When the show starts off, Lana is the popular girl at school. She's smart and she's the cheerleader type. But, there's a lot more to her than that. She lost her parents when she was really young so there's a lot of loneliness to deal with too.

The WB: How does it feel to have your first really big acting job?
Kristin: I can't believe how lucky I am to have this opportunity. I'm just so happy. I also think I'm still in shock. This whole thing kind of fell into my lap.

The WB: So you're not the type who was born wanting to be an actress?
Kristin: I grew up in Canada and I took theater classes through out high school. I enjoyed it, but my real plan was to attend University.

The WB: Were you discovered by accident?
Kristin: Kind of. One day some producers called my school. They were looking to cast a teen soap and my teacher suggested I go to the audition. I wound up getting the part and everything has just fallen in to place since then.

The WB: Does that mean you're putting college on hold?
Kristin: For the time being yes. When I first started doing professional acting I really didn't think I had the talent for it. I was planning on using the money I made from the soap to pay for school.

The WB: What were you planning to study?
Kristin: I wanted to be a forensic scientist for a long time. I thought it was the most interesting thing ever in the 6th and 7th grade - just to be able to try and figure out how a crime happened. It's like putting the pieces of a puzzle together. Solving mysteries seemed like it would be fun, scary and exciting all at the same time.

The WB: And now?
Kristin: Obviously forensics will have to wait. I love this job. I am working with the most talented group of people and I'm doing things I never thought were possible. It's also scary because I am a shy person and now all of a sudden I'm in this totally new place. I'm not that great at meeting new people and having to, well, talk. I'm not good at small talk, conversations with strangers. The most amazing thing is that I never thought I could do this as a career and here I am. So for now I'm just going to ride it out. When the train stops... I'll get off and go to university.

Date-line: "Right now I don't have any one special person in my life. It's not that easy to find someone I can relate too. I'm tough to crack because I'm shy.

Name That Tune: "I'm really into hip hop music right now. That and rap. Basically I listen to just about everything except heavy metal."

Street Wise: "I'd rather walk than drive a car. In Vancouver, where I am from, you can get to just about anywhere you need to go on foot. Even if it's raining I'll go out for a stroll. I just love that.

Brazil Nut: "Someday I'd like to do some real traveling. I'm obsessed with Brazil and I've always had this dream of backpacking through South America."

Hidden Talent: "I did gymnastics when I was growing up and to this day I can still do the splits."

Wonder Woman: "I wish Lana would become more independent! Sure, she's tough in some ways, but she's also a wimp."

Seeing Red: "Clark is a different guy now thanks to his exploits on red kryptonite. I think Lana kind of likes that side of Clark. She also has an incredible dislike for the guy 'cause he can be so flat-out mean to her."

In The Cut: "I'm not allowed to do anything new with my hair. I'd get shot. This season it's a little shorter and there are curls but, that's it."

The Naked Truth: "I think Tom is officially used to (showing skin) now. I don't know how shy he is about it. Michael and Sam have no problem in that department. They're not shy! This season, I think we are already prepared for more of the clothes-taking-off stuff."

Not So Blind Dates: "In real life, I could go out with any of the guys on Smallville. Clark would be a great boyfriend because he is so loyal and generous. Lex is very sexy. You know, that dark, evil thing is always attractive. And Pete is just plain funny. A lot of girls, including me, like funny."

Face Off: Lana vs. Chloe

WB Diva and Tadpole are two of our most opinionated, devoted and yes, obsessive fans. We've decided to get them off of their couches and into the ring to battle it out on the question of the week. Check back soon to see what they take on next.

Who's the best girl for Clark: Lana or Chloe?

Tadpole: Oh, that's a no-brainer! Obviously, Chloe is the perfect match for Clark. She's smart, sassy and totally self-confident. She's also mature enough to understand that love based on friendship is the only way to go.

WB Diva: I see what you're getting at, but Clark and Lana just have that spark, you know? That thing that makes them want to melt every time they look at each other. Lana may be dealing with that whole I-have-to-remain-loyal-to-my-boyfriend thing, but when it comes down to it, there is some intense heat there.

Tadpole: Well, thanks for sharing, Cinderella. I'm all for white knights, but fairy-tale romance is so junior high school. And yeah, it's obvious that there's chemistry between Clark and Lana, but he is way too deep for a girl who revels in dating Mr. Slick, Hip and Sporty. Chloe and Clark have much more in common. They believe in saving the world.

WB Diva: I admit Lana may be a bit of a people-pleaser, but isn't that what every hero deserves? Besides, as much as Chloe may like Clark, her journalistic side will always get the better of her. There's no way he could ever be safe dating someone who's hungry for headlines.

Tadpole: Please, you've got to give the girl some credit. Yes, Chloe's an awesome reporter, but she would never blow Clark's cover for a story. The point is, she has a life. She has goals and ambitions, and she brings a lot more to the table than Lana. I'd rather see Clark with someone who can help him deal with his destiny rather than someone who's really good with pom-poms.

WB Diva: Chloe and Clark may make sense on paper, but when it comes down to it, there will always be Lana. As much as Clark may think he can move on, he will always wonder what would have happened if he had dated Lana. Chloe would always wonder if she was first in Clark's heart. That's why Lana and Clark have to be together.