娱乐英语新闻:Vampires reign at Teen Choice Awards

BEIJING, Aug. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- The vampire romance franchise "The Twilight Saga" has dominated this year's Teen Choice Awards by winning a total of 12 prizes including choice fantasy movie and villain.

Meanwhile, the horror television series "Vampire Diaries," which has been a huge hit since it started, followed in second place with seven surfboard trophies.

Katy Perry, the host of the ceremony, said that the awards should change their name to the vampire awards.

"This is what this night is all about," said Katy Perry, "Vampires."

Choice Movie Actor: Drama - Robert Pattinson.

Of Robert Pattinson's four wins, one was not for the role of Edward Cullen in "The Twilight Saga". He also won the choice drama movie actor for "Remember Me."

Pattinson said, "It's great to win something outside of 'Twilight.'"

Taylor Lautner, who plays the werewolf Jacob Black in the "Twilight" films, took awards for male hottie, red-carpet icon and choice smile.

The Teen Choice Awards gained 85 million online votes this year from teenagers in support of their favorite shows and stars in movies, television, music, sport and fashion