2009 MTV Movie Awards

Nominees

Breakthrough Performance Female

  1. Directed by Kenny Ortega

    If scene-stealing, amusingly wicked Sharpay Evans, played by Ashley Tisdale, went to our high school, it would have been harder to say goodbye.

  2. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd

    Amanda Seyfried, sweet as Sophie, holds her own while playing the daughter of legendary actress Meryl Streep.

  3. Directed by Danny Boyle

    Watching the stunning Freida Pinto on screen we understand why Dev Patel was willing to compete on a game show and endure torture for her.

  4. Directed by Peter Sollett

    Kat Dennings proves she's ready to be a leading lady with her endearing portrayal of Norah as the smart, radiant girl who doesn't see how awesome she is.

  5. Directed by Peter Chelsom

    Miley Cyrus bursts onto the big screen (wigs and all) in her first movie and brings her alter egos Hannah Montana/Miley Stewart along for the ride.

  6. Directed by Kenny Ortega

    Saying goodbye to your old life is never easy, but Vanessa Hudgens does it with grace while staying in tune.