TOP BREAKOUT STARS FOR 2000

TOP BREAKOUT STARS FOR 2000

LOS ANGELES (Wireless Flash) -- If you're not familiar with actors Shane West or Hilary Swank, you will be by this time next year. "E! Online" has picked West, a cast member on "Once And Again," and Swank, who is getting Oscar buzz for the indie flick, "Boys Don't Cry," as the actors most likely to break out big this year. "E! Online" editor Lew Harris predicts West could become a star soon because he's good-looking and his TV show is getting positive reviews. As for Swank, Harris says her critical acclaim for "Boys Don't Cry" could set her up for Gwyneth Paltrow-like superstardom if she gets an Oscar nomination. Other actors and actresses who could make it big include James Caan's son, Scott, who starred in "Varsity Blues;" "Felicity" cast member Amy Smart and R&B star-turned-actor Usher.