Born on December 14, 1988, the 18 year old actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens hails from Salinas, California, U.S.A and is known for her performances in High School Musical and Thirteen and Thunderbirds.

Vanessa is the daughter of Greg Hudgens and Gina Guangco. Her younger sister Stella Hudgens is also an actress. Vanessa's first performance was at the age of eight in a musical theater as a singer. She also appeared in the local productions of Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, The King and I, The Music Man. This was followed by a successful auditioning for a commercial which took the entire Hudgens family to Los Angeles.

Hudgens didn't wait much for the offers. She soon scored some good roles in shows such as Quintuplets, Cover Me and Still Standing. Hudgens made her first feature debut as Noel in Thirteen, a 2003 film co-written by Catherine Hardwicke and Nikki Reed. The following year she was seen playing the character of Tintin in Thunderbirds. On the small screen Hudgens is known her roles in Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Drake & Josh. But the best was ye to come. In 2006 Hudgens appeared as a teenage girl in the Disney Channel movie named High School Musical which brought her immense name and fame. According to the BBC News, the film's success turned Hudgens into a "household name" in North America. Hudgens and Efron also won the "Best Chemsitry" award at the Teen Choice Awards for their superb performances.

Hudgens early achievements fetched her, a big contract from Old Navy to appear in several commercial of the company. Prior to this, in 2005, Hudgens had also appeared in a swimwear commercial for the same company. She was seen as a teenage daughter in a Blockbuster commercial for no late fees. As of now (2007) Hudgens is the chosen face of Neutrogena appearing both in film and print ads. Hudgens is also promoting the Ecko line. She is also a part of the Disney Channel Games 2006 which aired two months later.

Hudgens has garnered popularity in the field of music too. Her debut album entitled V, was released in early September 2006 after which she signed with Hollywood Records, a Disney owned record label. In August 2007 Hudgens was named the Choice Breakout Singer- Female at the Teen Choice Awards. She won against some fairly famous American Idol contestants namely Katharine McPhee, Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae and Lily Allen.

In her personal life, Hudgens confirmed the Teen magazine that she is currently dating her High School Musical and High School Musical 2 co-star Zac Efron.

Recently Hudgens was involved in a photo scandal in which her nude picture was put up online. According to Hudgen publicist the picture was private and "unfortunately" got released on the internet. However Hudgens apologized for this and regretted taking such photos.

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The 19 year old High School Musical hottie, Vanessa Hudgens is poses for the UK Instyle magazine April 2009 issue. She ahs also graced the covers of Lucky magazine in 2008.

Wishing to change her HSM image, Nessa tells, "I'd like to do an action film where I could kick someone's ass. I want to be strong and empowered. I want to shock everybody." Hudgens was also to have starred in Prom Night but turned down the propose to concentrate on her music.

Vanessa Hudgens was last spotted at the 6th Annual Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party at the Los Angele County Museum of Art in Los Angele, California.

Full of joie de vivre yesterday (April 16) Zac Efron was spotted busy out and about all over Los Angeles.

The "High School Musical" hunk seemed glad and good-looking as he ascended at the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show, flanked by his beautiful girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens.

Giving paparazzi a thumbs-up, Efron headed inside, clad in a leather jacket and grey v-neck shirt coupled with jeans with sneakers.

Prior in the day, Zac tended to his incredible physique with a trip to the gym while, his hottest movie "17 Again" hits theaters today!

Much engaged in supporting her beau’s latest venture at the big Los Angeles premiere of “17 Again” last night, Vanessa Hudgens reveals a few things most people don’t know about her in a latest interview.

The “High School Musical” cutie informs Self magazine that she’s utterly-concerned about her own security, thus she carries a Taser always. “I keep it for self-defense. I’m moving into a house by myself and it’s scary.”

Speaking about her next role, Miss Hudgens wishes for a different approach from the norm. “I’d like to do an action film where I could kick someone’s a**. I want to be strong and empowered.”

And when it comes to looking flawless Vanessa tells at times she chooses to go with no primping. “Sometimes I feel prettier without makeup. [I] take it off and [I’m] like, ‘Oh, there I am!’” She adds, “I also have a big, big, big toe. I call it my goat toe.”

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron Rocks SNL Afterparty

Cherishing every moment in each-other's company in the Big Apple, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens stopped by the Heartland Brewery in New York City on Saturday April 11.

The "High School Musical" star couple hit the town for the mega afterparty subsequent to Zac's "Saturday Night Live" concert prior in the evening.

In the related news, Zac freshly informed that he and Nessa believe that "007" hunk Daniel Draig is the explicit Hollywood hottie.

Efron says, "Vanessa thinks Daniel Craig is the hot Hollywood hunk. But I also have a man-crush on Daniel Craig - he's just so cool. So I'll let her have that one. She's also hot for Ryan Gosling. She has a list."

Out for a retail therapy, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted out on a shopping spree at the trendy Fornarina boutique on Tuesday (April 7).

The “High School Musical” cutie so they say spent about half an hour trying on outfits and later requested to be handed a lid of a carton that she may use to hide her face from the following paparazzi.

Ostensibly in high state of mind, Nessa was seen beaming with a mischievous smile as she peeped from the box to glance at the photogs taking snap shots.

As reported by a paparazzo source around, “After being given a bag of items she exited the store with a smile and walked slowly to her car with a couple of the store employees. She got into her car and stopped off at a gas station before making her way home.”

Busy bee Vanessa Hudgens was seen making her rounds to promote new movie of beau Zac overseas, in West Hollywood on Wednesday (March 25).

The "High School Musical" hottie headed to a script reading, then letting-off the pressure with a retail romp at the Gucci store on Rodeo Drive.

In the interim, a judge recently ruled out earlier today that Miss Hudgens, "must answer questions about her endorsement deals from lawyers for a man suing her, claiming she owes him $5 million."

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Malcolm Mackey also ordered that along with answering queries, the 20-year-old brunette beauty to "pay Johnny Vieira’s attorneys $1,500 in attorneys’ fees for having to go to court and get the order."

The cameras will soon start rolling as High School Musical 4 is set to hit the floor in 2010, with all new faces and ditching the customary “Wildcats.”

Although the fresh cast list has not been declared as yet; Vanessa, Zac, Ashley and Corbin have been sidelined with the new crew in the town.

The production plans to get active later this year and the movie schemes a love story that revolve around the cross-town enmity amid the East High Wildcats and the West High Knights.

The “High School Musical” stud was spotted traveling through the Hollywood avenues on a pleasant Southern California Sunday afternoon, March 1; leaving behind his fancy Audi for an extra modest sort of transport.

Zac glanced at paparazzi ahead of heading on the road forward and did his finest to stay under the radar by driving a Toyota minivan.

In the meantime, it was lately declared that HSM heartthrob, Efron will be honored as the breakthrough artist of the year at the ShoWest cinema owners’ convention in Las Vegas on 2nd April.

Mitch Neuhauser , managing director of ShoWest informed press,“When Zac Efron made his debut with the cast of Hairspray at ShoWest 2007, many in attendance took notice of this young actor’s incredible talent. His undeniable onscreen presence and charm have connected with fans around the world.”

With the conformation of the oh-so-exiting news of the duo's performance at this year's Oscars; Zac-Vanessa fans are ecstatic!

The hot "High School Musical" pair, Vanessa Hudgens and beau Zac Efron is both positioned to set the stage on fire with their performance at the Academy Awards! As reported by E! News, the HSM starlet couple will be partaking in a song and dance portion together with the host Hugh Jackman, Mamma Mia!'s Amanda Seyfried and Beyonce!

While practices instigated moments ago the very last night in Hollywood, Miss Seyfried's co-star boyfriend Dominic Cooper was also spotted mingling in the enjoyment.

Vanessa Hudgens caused a panorama as she was flooded with paparazzi on arriving for lunch in Santa Monica on Thursday afternoon of February 12.

The Disney starlet, hopping out of her ride made her way inside for a binge. She looked stunning with a pristine smooth white scarf and carried a fringed handbag.

A deluxe edition of Miss Hudgen's smash hit movie "High School Musical 3" releases on DVD this coming Tuesday, February 17 that also features all types of extras.

Discussing faux pas moments, Vanessa informs press, "I'm so clumsy. It's terrible! I managed to hit Ashley several times by accident on set - and I felt awful about it. At one point, I hit her in the eye and she had to put ice on it. Another time, I whacked her in the face with my elbow. I was always bashing her - but it was completely by accident. Oops!"

Nessa adjoins, "One of the funniest bloopers happened during Can I Have This Dance. A helicopter kept flying overhead and when that happens, you lose the sound so you can't continue a scene. The helicopter wouldn't go away, so in the end Zac just looked at me and said, 'That's actually my helicopter. Do you want to go for a ride?' We both ran to the edge of the building and pretended to jump off the balcony, but we were only joking. It was like Mission Impossible and we couldn't stop laughing at the crew who thought we were being serious!"

The "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" lovebirds- Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were observed returning home, earlier today, after celebrating their triumph a idealistic getaway in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

The hot couple smiled their way to the airport through the swarm of passionate aficionado, to return to United States.

Vanessa and Zac were also seen sailing aboard for a photo session for Brazil's popular iconic magazine- Caras. They moved, towards isle of Angra dos Reis for some exotic tropical snapshots, encircled with firm security.the duo had an amusing and ritzy afternoon with fruity snacks and drinks from the close at hand Jango's Bar.

Take pleasure in the snapshots of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Brazil departure on February 8, and aforementioned cruise voyage.

Zac and Vanessa spotted at LAX airport on last Friday while on their return from Tokyo after attending the Tokyo premier of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” were seen attending and meeting queries of the press persons. After “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” Vanessa can be seen in the comedy “Bandslam” acting with Lisa Kudrow and Alyson Michalka. On the other side Zac is acting in 80s classic “Footloose” as well as “Me and Orson Welles” with Claire Danes.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens on Promotional Campaign in Tokyo!

Vanessa Hudgens clad in all her chic attire teamed with her brunette looks was spotted retreating from about four hours of recording at Westwood on December 18, Thursday.

This star of "High School Musical" strides out towards her awaiting ride, busy on her cell phone, sporting an astonishing look.

After enjoying all applaud and success of "High School Musical", Vanessa sets her eyes high up on her latest venture "Bandslam," that is scheduled to hit the box office on July 31.

"Bandslam" revolves around a trendy gal who shares her music interest with a high school outcast's band and results in assembling a rock group that bring triumph for their school in forthcoming Band's competition!!

The "High School Musical" sweethearts looked delightful together checking out stores while holidaying with festive mood at Barneys New York in Los Angeles on December 22.

Zac Efron donned an unfussy plaid button-up and jeans whilst the brunette beauty completed the look with knee-high boots teamed with jeans and a beige top.

The "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" lead pair checked out the stores with excellent star company of Lindsay Lohan, Samantha Ronson, Kelly Osbourne and Juliette Lewis with following paparazz!!.

According to the reliable sources "High School Musical" hottie Vanessa is scheduled to visit Japan in January; doing up last promotional rounds for her movie!!

Seems Vanessa Hudgens got a long shopping list for Christmas celebrations as the "High School Musical" star was glimpsed at Friends Beauty Supply Company in Los Angeles grabbing some gifts on Christmas Eve on Wednesday (December 24).

Taking care of everything on her gifts list for her dear ones; Vanessa went on shopping binge with her sister Stella Hudgens to the fore of the Christmas Eve festivities.

The reel and real life couple; Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were also spotted together at the trendy Barneys department store in New York, selecting gifts for nears and dears!

High School Musical 3 is doing extremely well at box office and still going strong. According to the trusted sources, eleven tracks from High School Musical 3 were eligible for the category of year's best original song Oscar !

While the organizers of the ceremony confirmed that two songs from High School Musical 3: Senior Year can make the final shortlist; including the title track Can I Have This Dance, The Boys are Back and Just Getting Started.

Other big names in contention, among the 49 entitled tracks include-

Gran Turino, Clint Eastwood's self-penned, Golden Globe (the title track),

Another Way to Die, the theme tune from James Bond film Quantum of Solace,

Bruce Springsteen, for his title track to The Wrestler, Beyonce Knowles, for a number from her movie Cadillac Records,

John Travolta, for I Thought I Lost You, a duet with pop star Miley Cyrus (the soundtrack is skinned on the animated film Bolt.)

Mom, Market and Mattress on Monday for Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens, the "High School Musical" star was dappled in a market on a shopping spree with her mother, Gina, in Glendale on Monday, 15th December. The modish gal was sporting a chic pair of Christian Dior Boots and was checking out latest mattress selection. Vanessa had romantic 20th birthday merriment with HSM co-star boyfriend Zac Efron on Sunday, 14th December. The love birds nestled for some lone time after enjoying a sumptuous meal at Stanley's.

Vanessa Hudgens Turns Twenty on December 14

With the success of 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3', there was yet another reason to celebrate on Sunday afternoon (December 14) for Vanessa Hudgens as she turns twenty! The little lady keeps the celebration simple and paparazzi free; rejoicing a romantic date with boyfriend Zac Efron.

Loaded with a coy smile, beautiful bouquet of flowers and a big gift under his arm while Zac arrived as the Disney starlet- Vanessa opened the door! The lovely couple headed for a lavish meal at Stanley's- Los Angeles eatery and the duo entered arm in arm ahead of being seated.

This Disney star couple sneaked out the back door to carry on with the birthday celebration in private at Hudgens' abode, after about two hours at Stanley's.

Vanessa Hudgens failed to dine at Katsu-Ya

After avoiding paparazzi Vanessa Hudgens, the 19 year old "High School Musical" stars efforts to have dinner at Katsu-Ya sushi restaurat in Studio City on Saturday night failed as she did not get a table due to busy weekend night at the popular Japanese eating joint. So she went back to home anyhow goofing paparazzi and ordering the delivery, to have a delicious meal.

Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens, The"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" co-stars were spotted shopping Los Angeles mall where they met with a VIP treatment.

Despite of parking there car in 'No Parking' zone the security of the mall endured there safe entry and exit from the mall. They made a purchase from Bloomindales. Ashley procured a black sweater/black trousers combo while Miss Hudgens had the heart on a plaid shirt and black jeans.  And after the shopping they both went back Miss Tisdale's LA-area home.

Vanessa was seen visiting Ashley Tisdale's house on Friday afternoon as to enjoy well deserved holiday. She was looking amazing in plaid buttondown shirt with jeans and bright red lipstick while her way to her Disney co-star gal pal's home. Before that Vanessa and her mother Gina paid a visit to the "Dancing with the Stars" set to cheer on her backup dancer Nolan.

Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale all worked very hard to bring great success to their hit movie "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" at its Melbourne, Australia, Premier.

And there was great gathering of nearly 1500 fans at 'HSM3' premier at Village Jam Factory in Melbourne on the premier of the movie. Vanessa herself is very much impressed by the success of HSM movies as she told press in Melbourne, "It's very overwhelming. It's incredible though, the fans are so amazing."

On the premier Zac too expressed his opinion in following words, "I love being a part of High School Musical. I wish I could do it forever, but everyone's got to grow up. I'd love to try it all. I'll see where the wind takes me."

It was the gala time for all related to HSM3 including exceptional Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron who were live presented at the premier "High School Musical 3" at the Greater Union George Street Cinemas in Sydney, Australia on November 10th 2008.

At Sydney premier, the stars were also attended by director Kenny Ortega and Barry Rosenbush, accepting greeting from their funs. On the earlier part of the same day trio attended a big photo call at the Sydney Opera House before proper premiere of the movie. A day before the premier all the stars of the movie had a great day while their trip and tour of Australian capital.

Vanessa has come across very long way in her career of High School Musical as she was center of attraction for paparazzi in Los Angeles at the premier of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."

At the premier, she was surrounded by her fans and looking gorgeous in sleeved white thigh-length dress with heels and a Celtic across around her neck. Where HSM series has helped Miss Hudgens in getting fame, Tom Cruise helped her to sustain and manage celebrity pressure. Who know it better how to deal with such type of stress.

Vanessa told press, "Tom was so sweet and such a nice guy… Just telling me there isn't much that you can do [about being in the limelight]. It's just part of your life now, so you have to accept it. He is an amazing guy and I look up to him."

At the press event of the much awaited premier of "High School Musical 3" Senior year in Paris; Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu, along with the film's director Kenny Ortega and French singer Amel Bent were all present.

The stars of "High School Musical" went to check out a screening of their forthcoming film in Paris direct from the event at the Virgin Megastore on September 30, Tuesday.

In the upcoming week, the starcast of HSM3 will be winding up events at UK for the grand European premiere of the same; that is also scheduled for October 16th at Los Angeles.
European press tour, after stoppage on the "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" at France, will soon be headed off to visit Spain and Germany with the cast.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens' had good leisure time out of busy schedule of High School Musical 3 and without losing any time they exhibited their love for each other when they smooched at NBA court. They, on this Sunday, were watching Los Angeles Lakers play the Utah Jazz at NBA playoffs. They while sitting at the front row were cheering the game that ended with Jazz leveling the series defeating Lakers, 123-115.

And as it is obvious they both will once again be busy for the scheduled October 24, 2008 release date of the HSM3.

Vanessa Hudgens is one of the front runner actress of present generation and one always get him well attired and fashionable with exclusive style statements and gorgeous looks.

The "High School Musical" star recently told to media, who she is influenced from in terms of styles and are influence in arranging her wardrobe, "Mary-Kate Olsen, Victoria Beckham, and Nicole Richie. They have fun with fashion."

And she is no exception from other women of her generation and is equally declined with inclination towards a good pair of Shoes. She always seemed eager to loose her purse to procure right type of gear matching her attitude. According to her, "If something's cool and funky and I like it, it doesn't matter how much it costs," and makes her feel "feminine and sexy- just how a girl should!"

To get itself relieved of the hectic filming and acting schedule the cast of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" was a bit busy with the promotion and participating in start-of-production press conference at East High School in Salt Lake City on 2nd Friday.

Among the coterie presented at the press conference were Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman, along with director Kenny Ortega.

Ashley was excited with the activities as the principal photography stage of production was about to commence and she referred it to be the end on an era, She earlier told media,
"I'm excited. But it's going to be sad. It seems like it will be graduation and I'll be crying while we're filming."

Meanwhile Director Kenny Ortega was pleased with the cast of the high school musical, he commented on the cast, "I am the luckiest guy in the world and I know it. This will be our last time together and I love working with these kids so much. It's going to be great.