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No, I'm not a casting director. I just play one on Matchflick.com
Rachel Bilson
I'm not just picking Rachel because I'm a big fan of The O.C. R.I.P. This girl has got it going on. I haven't said that since the 5th grade, but she's earned it! She's perky, funny, full of life, and gorgeous. I think she would be perfect in a romantic comedy with a light script. While she's very comical and good at handling comedy, she can also handle the dramatic scenes. If you don't believe me, you should check out The Last Kiss from 2006. It's an underrated flick. Honestly, she's not just another pretty face. She can do it all! Now that The O.C. is no longer on Fox, she should pursue her acting career to the fullest. I mean, Hollywood is always looking for fresh faces, right? She's perfect for any role. I'm not quite sure why she hasn't been getting more film roles lately. Nonetheless, casting directors should pick her up before it's too late. It won't be long before she's the next big thing in the movies. You heard it here first.
Becki Newton
This girl is FUNNY. If you haven't seen Ugly Betty yet, you owe it to yourself to check it out. She's a riot on the show as Amanda, the superficial bitch with a heart of gold. Whenever things don't go her way, she pouts and eats like there's no tomorrow. She does it all at a frantic pace and with a lot of comical facial expressions. I don't know how she doesn't strain all the muscles in her face! This girl is just fearless. She puts her heart and soul into this role. I'll never forget when I first saw her on Ugly Betty, and she said to Betty, "Are you the before?" I was in love from day one. As far as the movie business, I think she would be 
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great as the bitchy girlfriend or a villain. Not only that, she has a vulnerable side. She just wants to be loved and appreciated. If you tear away her fancy clothes and heelish personality, she's not a bad person. She's a likable villain with a lot of baggage. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her.
Nicollette Sheridan
Please don't mention her role in Code Name: The Cleaner. It doesn't count! I'm serious. Okay. Let's move on. Nicollette Sheridan knows how to say the most obscene lines with a straight face. I honestly don't know how she does it. I mean, she's not even aware of what comes out of her mouth. She truly lives in her own world, and I admire her for that. I've really grown to appreciation her talents after watching Desperate Housewives. On Desperate Housewives, she'll do anything to make the audience laugh. I mean, ANYTHING. I know Hollywood is youth-obsessed right now, but she deserves more work. It's really hard to find comedians like Nicollette Sheridan. She's as funny as she is gorgeous. That's a killer combination, by god! Now that's she been killed off on Desperate Housewives, Hollywood should look her up again. She's one funny lady, to say the least. She can dead-pan with the best of them. I've always been a big fan of her battles with Terri Hatcher on Desperate Housewives. She refuses to back down from anyone!
Ashley Leggat
The only reason I watch Life with Derek is to see Ashley Leggat. This girl can act. She's quite possibly one of the most likable characters on any TV show today. I'm serious. She's warm, engaging, and very, very sweet. When you watch Life with Derek, you really feel bad for her, because she has to put up with Derek 
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and his nonsense. Still, she's very plucky and very optimistic. She's the good girl. I think we need more good girls in the world today, ya know? I mean, she's a role model for young girls to look up to in Hollywood. Did I mention that her favorite TV show is Desperate Housewives? She's my kind of woman! Her hobbies, according to IMDB, are: "Hanging out with her friends and family, dancing, renting movies, and sleeping." Who doesn't love renting movies and sleeping? She's practically perfect. Okay. Sorry. As far as her acting, I think she should capitalize on the popularity of Life with Derek and pursue more movie roles. Her last major film role was in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen with Lindsay Lohan. She actually had blond hair in the movie. I prefer the dark hair, if you ask me. But you didn't ask me, did you?
Ashley Tisdale
I have saved the best for last. A. Tisdale rocks in numerous ways. She's gorgeous, energetic, and a free spirit. She never, ever goes through the motions. On The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, she's as sweet as pie. In High School Musical, she's far from sweet. She's jealous, angry, and bitter. I admire her range. Truthfully, she has enough talent to take on juicer roles if she wants to. At the moment, she seems content on the Disney Channel. Why mess with a good thing, right? That said, the sky is the limit for Ashley Tisdale. It's up to her to decide what she wants to do next with her career. She's also a pretty talented musician. What can't Ashley Tisdale do? She's wearing many hats these days. I'd like to see her wear the hat of a serious actress. Come on, Ashley. It's not impossible to do both. I think it's time to branch out and do something different.
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