Things are admittedly quiet with Tricia right now. Keep in mind, however, that things will definitely turn around this upcoming January, with Tricia’s regular appearances on Sci Fi’s Battlestar Galactica and USA Network’s Burn Notice. Here’s a little something to keep you warm whilst awaiting the upcoming seasons of both series respectively: Maxim magazine has named Tricia Helfer’s sexy and manipulative humanoid Cylon Number Six on the aforementioned acclaimed Sci Fi series as one of their “Hottest Women of Fall TV ‘08″. From Maxim.com:

The Hottest Women of Fall TV ‘08
As fall turns to winter, the temperature outside seems to drop in direct correlation to the rising hotness of the woman appearing on our TV screens. It’s science.

Number Six (Tricia Helfer), Battlestar Galactica
Tricia Helfer’s got those eye-popping curves and golden locks that harken back to simpler days, when any leading lady gracing the screen had to be a flat-out sexpot. And as an ageless “Cylon” on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, Helfer proves once again that, yes, our therapist was right, we have a robot sex fetish.

The 2008 Gemini Awards winners have been announced, and unfortunately Tricia is not among them. Tricia was nominated for Hottest Canadian Female Star among many other Canadian celebrities, and visitors were allowed to vote on their favorites on the Gemini Awards website (i.e. Viewers’ Choice Award). The award, however, went to MuchMusic VJ Leah Miller. Check out all the winners at GeminiAwards.ca!

The first photos from the event have already surfaced online, and unfortunately Tricia is not among those photographed, which leads us to assume she did not attend the event. What a shame!

Great news! Tricia is nominated for Hottest Canadian Female TV Star at this year’s Gemini Awards! The competition she is up against includes Shenae Grimes, Natasha Henstridge, Kim Cattrall, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Mia Kirshner, Trish Stratus, as well as Tricia’s Battlestar Galactica co-star Grace “Sharon” Park. Go vote now! From GeminiAwards.ca:

Come back November 17 when the Top 5 Females & Top 5 Males are determined, and keep supporting your favourite! Don’t forget to watch the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards Friday, November 28th, 2008 on E! Everything Entertainment & Showcase, when your picks for the Hottest Canadian Female TV Star & Hottest Canadian Male TV Star will be announced!

Tricia’s previous appearance at the annual Gemini Awards is dated November 4 2006. Perhaps if she wins she’ll be attending this year, too = new photos! So go. Vote. Now.

Unfortunately, despite our high hopes, Tricia was evidently not present at yesterday’s 2008 Spike TV Scream Awards in Los Angeles, California. The first photos of celebrities attending the event have already surfaced online, and unfortunately Tricia is not among them. Sorry, guys!

Furthermore, Tricia was nominated for the Best Actress (Science Fiction) Scream Award for her portrayal of humanoid Cylon Number Six on Sci Fi’s Battlestar Galactica. The award, however, went to actress-model Milla Jovovich for Resident Evil: Extinction. Battlestar Galactica was regrettably unsuccessful in the other two categories the series was nominated in as well; while the award for Best TV Show went to Showtime’s Dexter, the Best Actor (Science Fiction) award for which Edward James “Admiral Adama” Olmos was nominated went to Iron Man-star Robert Downey Jr.

Just a friendly reminder to everyone that the 2008 (i.e. the 3rd Annual) Spike TV Scream Awards will be taping today, October 18 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. The taped event will premiere on Tuesday, October 21 at 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on Spike TV. Although we have no official confirmation on whether Tricia will be attending the event or not, her Scream Award nomination and the fact that she also showed up at the 2006 and 2007 Scream Awards does inspire hope. Stay tuned for updates!

Tricia, co-star Edward James Olmos and Battlestar Galactica are nominated for Best Actress (Science Fiction), Best Actor (Science Fiction) and Best TV Show respectively. Voting has unfortunately closed as of yesterday; fingers crossed the Battlestar Galactica team is among the winners!

Yayness! According to Spike.com, Sci Fi’s Battlestar Galactica — Tricia included — has received three nominations at this year’s 2008 Spike TV Scream Awards! Please go to Spike.com to cast your vote for Tricia and Battlestar Galactica. These are the categories the show is nominated in:

• Best Actor in a Science Fiction Movie or TV Show: BSG; Edward James Olmos
• Best Actress in a Science Fiction Movie or TV Show: BSG; Tricia Helfer
• Best TV Show: Battlestar Galactica

Congratulations to the entire Battlestar Galactica team for the noms! The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 21. Let’s hope Tricia is planning to attend the event!

PR-USA.net reports Tricia will be co-hosting Animal Radio with The Office-star Jenna Fischer on September 20, (presumably) to discuss animal rights with Fischer, a fellow supporter of the L.A. based Kitten Rescue. From PR-USA.net:

The extremely charismatic Jenna Fischer (NBC’s The Office, The Promotion) holds no-bars when talking about her cat of 16 years. The Emmy nominated actress guest-hosts on this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. — Joining Fischer is Tricia Helfer (CSI, Burn Notice, Battlestar Galactica). And she’s crazy about her kitties too. We’re uncovering the world of animal-scams that want your money.

Hear this special Animal Radio® broadcast on XM Satellite Radio ch. 158 (America’s Talk) Saturday September 20th at noon EST and again Sunday at 9 am EST, or on any of the 90+ AM/FM radio affiliates, including KOST 103.5 Los Angeles. See more listening options at AnimalRadio.com.

Don’t forget Tricia and Fischer will both be present at tomorrow’s Kitten Rescue fundraiser in Los Angeles, CA. Please read our earlier update on the event for details!

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recently revealed their 10 semi-finalists for the award for Best Drama Series — and, unfortunately (and rather bafflingly, to me), Battlestar Galactica is not among them. Here are the Top 10 candidates for the award, courtesy of E!Online:

Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Grey’s Anatomy, House, Lost, Mad Men, The Tudors, The Wire.

Personally, I can’t say I agree with even half of these choices (and certainly not over Battlestar Galactica), but oh well…

The winners of the 34th Annual Saturn Awards have been announced, and unfortunately Battlestar Galactica is not among them. The series was nominated for Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Presentation on Television (for Battlestar Galactica: Razor) and Best Actor in a Television Series (for Edward James Olmos). The awards, however, went to Dexter, Family Guy: Blue Harvest and Matthew Fox (Lost) respectively.

Don’t forget to vote Tricia and Battlestar Galactica to victory at the 2008 SyFy Genre Awards! Voting is ongoing at the SyFy Portal — you can vote once a day per email address until July 25, 2008. Battlestar Galactica recently hauled in an impressive 11 nominations, including a Best Supporting Actress nom for Tricia. Go vote now!