Marla Sokoloff's doing 'whatever it takes' to succeed

When Marla Sokoloff joined the cast of the ABC drama, The Practice a few years ago, viewer response was not entirely positive. After all, what was a sarcastic, teenage secretary doing in the midst of a half-dozen serious, adult lawyers? But as time went on, her role as Lucy Hatcher became a central part of the show, providing comic relief and broadening the show's appeal to include a younger audience. Fan websites quickly appeared on the Internet, and now Sokoloff is starring in two upcoming major films. This 19-year-old rising star, who was tempted to give up her acting career just two short years ago, is now on her way to major Hollywood success. When I sat down to talk with her last week, I found her to be remarkably down-to-earth. Marla Sokoloff may not be a household name just yet, but success is certainly in the cards for this ambitious teenager.