'Twilight' haunts Teen Choice competitors

Published: Aug. 10, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Robert Pattinson attends the Teen Choice 2009 Awards in Los Angeles

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The vampire movie, "Twilight," slew the competition during the 11th annual Teen Choice award ceremonies, winning 11 trophies at the Hollywood event.

The film won for best drama, and captured acting awards for leads Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart and supporting stars Cam Gigandet, Ashley Greene and Taylor Lautner, People magazine reported Monday.

Teens picked Pattinson as Choice Male Hottie, for which he thanked the voters.

"I really appreciate it. I have to say, the hottest teens of the year are Twilight fans!" he told the crowd during the event taped Sunday for airing Monday on Fox. Choice Female Hottie went to Megan Fox, star of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."

U.S. music sensation Jonas Brothers hosted the show and won five awards, including breakout show. Singer Miley Cyrus won six of the surfboard-shaped awards, including best single for "The Climb" and acting awards for the TV and movie versions of "Hannah Montana."

Britney Spears won the Ultimate Choice Award.

"Thank you guys so much," she said. "I'm so happy to be here ... with all of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. God bless!"

TV's "Gossip Girl" took home best drama and acting awards for Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick.

Zac Efron won acting awards for his performances in the movies, "High School Musical 3" and "17 Again."

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