Shirtless male celebrities heat up the screen. Not only are female viewers’ center of attention, they are also the trump cards of many Hollywood productions labels to ascertain a box office hit and skyrocketing ratings. Their perfect bodies become the source of many women’s fantasies.

Here are the top shirtless male celebrities that got the attention of the world.

Robert Pattinson

His role as Edward Cullen in the movie Twilight made his career reach the stratosphere. Dubbed as the top hunk of 2008, Robert Pattinson has made himself the very epitome of masculinity. Aside from his appealing looks, this English actor also boasts of an amazing acting talent. He got into the craft at early age of 15 when he joined the Barnes Theater Company and acted in some amateur stage plays. From amateur stage plays to big silver screen roles, the 22-year-old actor first graced Hollywood in the movie Ring of the Nibelungs playing the role Giselher. This acting gig led to a part in Vanity Fair as Rawdy Crawley. The role that really got his name carved in history was Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Since then, the young actor from London instantly became a household name.

Robert Pattinson has proven himself as a talented actor in his performance in the movies Little Ashes and How to Be which would be shown this 2009. Even before their official release, words about these films are already spreading like wildfire. Critics’ reviews are also full of praises for his upcoming films.

Zac Efron

After doing TV for quite some time, Zac Efron finally hit the big screen with his role as Troy Bolton in the hit movie High School Musical. His career as a singer and an actor went to great heights. This earned him the title, “The King of Tweens”. He is soon to star in more projects this 2009 in movies like 17 Again and the remake of the 80’s hit, Footloose.

Chace Crawford

Gossip Boy Chace Crawford has stunned female fans of the CW teen show Gossip Girl because of his amazing performance as Manhattan Upper East Sider Nate Archibald and of course, his rocking abs.

The 23-year old actor took a degree in broadcast journalism, but decided to pursue acting. When he finally did the plunge, he earned instant nod from directors, costars and fans. Now, he is enjoying a life of superstardom.

Ben McKenzie

He is best known as the bad-boy-turned-good-guy, Ryan Atwood, in the hit teen series The OC. Since then, he has become a constant A-lister when it comes to the hottest shirtless male celebrities.

Ben McKenzie is a rare one; He’s the total package. He is obviously good-looking, very talented and to top it all off, this star is also very smart. Nothing is sexier than a guy who has a handsome head on his shoulders.