Heroes star soaking up the limelight
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As care nurse Peter Petrelli in futuristic TV drama Heroes, he was persuaded he needed to "save the cheerleader" to protect the future of the planet.
The show has gained critical acclaim - and a Bafta Television Award in London on Sunday - for its portrayal of a group of people with special powers, giving them the chance to fly, time-travel or vanish, for instance.
Ventimiglia's character is a little different from the rest, however, as initially he has no powers of his own. His talent is to absorb others' abilities by standing beside them, and the first series saw Peter Petrelli coming to terms with the havoc this could cause.
The end of series one brought the conclusion of his mission involving cheerleader Claire Bennet, played by Hayden Panettiere...
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Source: BBC NEWS