Trivia

Was first to be cast on Smallville (2001).

Growing up she did gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, and theater (in high school).

Has a purple belt in karate.

Her younger sister's name is Justine. Her father, Peter Kreuk, is of Dutch ancestry and her mother, Deanna Che, is of Chinese ancestry but born in Indonesia; both are landscape architects.

Was officially "introduced" to the big screen when she played the titular role in 'Snow White the fairest of them all'.

Her surname "kreuk" is Dutch for a "wrinkle" or "fold" in a material (textiles in particular).

Has her own Lana Lang action figure.

Was initally planning to go to university for psychology or environmental studies.

Her hobbies include movies with friends, reading, writing, dancing, knitting, and gymnastics.

Has appeared in TV projects with no less than five actors who have portrayed Superman. The first, obviously is her Smallville (2001) co-star Tom Welling. Christopher Reeve, who played the Man of Steel in Superman (1978) and its three sequels, also made two guest appearances on the show. On Chuck (2007) she has appeared with Brandon Routh, who took over the role in Superman Returns (2006) and Adam Baldwin who voiced the character in Superman: Doomsday (2007). She also worked on "Chuck" with Ryan McPartlin, who was a contender for the role in "Superman Returns," and last: Dean Cain who portrayed Clark Kent in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993), also guest starred on "Smallville" for one episode.

Is the latest Neutrogena model, following in Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mandy Moore's footsteps.

Actively participates in her company, "Girls By Design", which features the writings of Sima Kumar, Kailin Gow and Tammy Lelie. Allison Mack and Caitlin Crosby have been guest contributors to "Girls By Design".

Proud member of Greenpeace, Red Cross and UNICEF.

Her favorite shows are Friends (1994), Third Watch (1999), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), and ER (1994).

Formed "Girls By Design" with Smallville (2001) producer Kendra Voth, a website where teen girls can come together to explore, express, create and realize their potential together.

Had never worked professionally as an actress before Edgemont (2000) (but had done stage work).

From 2001 to 2005, she starred in both Edgemont (2000) and Smallville (2001).

Was the last member to be cast for Edgemont (2000). The Edgemont (2000) casting director sent a fax to all the high schools in British Columbia for an "exotic" looking girl to play the part of Laurel.

Admires Cate Blanchett and Jodie Foster.

She was considered for the role of Agent 99 in Get Smart (2008), but the role was given to Anne Hathaway.

Femme Fatales (January/February 2005). She is #1 on their 50 Sexiest Women of the Year list.

In both Edgemont (2000) and Smallville (2001), she played a teenage girl who decided to remain in the title location and live with friends against the wishes of her parents and/or guardian who moved to another city.

She played a character who worked in a coffee shop in both Edgemont (2000) and Smallville (2001).

Ranked #10 on Wizard magazine's "Sexiest Women of TV" list (March 2008).

Ranked #28 in the 2010 FHM UK list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

Filming Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) in Thailand. (March 2008)

Voted in at #8 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Girls of 2009 poll, UK edition.

Attended Eric Hamber Secondary School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

#18 on askmen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2005

Came in at #71 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition. (June 2002)

Named #67 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.

Voted #24 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list [2003].

Named #28 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)

Voted in at #10 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, U.K. edition. (June 2002)

Named #46 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

In Both Sides Now (2015), she beat Gloria Votsis in the final fight by giving her eleven punches in the head.