Profile
| Vanessa Hudgens Claim to Fame | |
| Famous as | Actress, singer |
| Popular for | As Gabriella Montez in TV movie "High School Musical" (2006) |
| Vanessa Hudgens Personal Fact | |
| Birth Name | Vanessa Anne Hudgens |
| Birth Date | December 14, 1988 |
| Birth Place | Salinas, California, USA |
| Height | 5` 3" |
| Nationality | American |
| Vanessa Hudgens Family | |
| Father | Greg Hudgens |
| Mother | Gina Guangco |
| Sister | Stella Hudgens (actress, b. 13-Nov-95) |
| Relation | Zac Efron (actor) |
Trivia
Has nicknames of Nessa, V, and Van.
Her musical theater performances include those in "Evita", "Carousel", "The King & I" "The Wizard of Oz", and "The Music Man."
Got her start in show business after replacing her friend to audition for a commercial.
Is a big fan of horror flicks.
Admires Natalie Wood.
Good friends with Alexa Nikolas, Ashley Tisdale, Matthew Underwood, Zac Efron, and Erin Annis.
Her most favorite TV show is "Degrassi: The Next Generation."
Keeps a dog called Shadow, three turtles, some fish, and a bunny.
Sang Jessica Simpson`s "Angels" when auditioned for "High School Musical."
Dislikes carrots.
Her single of "Come Back to Me" sampled the memorable hook of Player`s "Baby Come Back."
Cannot whistle.
Loves wearing Frankie B jeans.
Considers Alicia Keys and Celine Dion as her favorite singers.
"Come Back to Me" music video featured her own sister Stella Hudgens.
Appeared in a swimwear commercial for Old Navy in 2005.
Tapped as the new spokesmodel for "Red by Marc Ecko," a contemporary young women`s apparel and footwear collection, being featured in the fall and holiday 2007 and spring 2008 ad campaigns.
Took part in the Disney Channel Games 2006 as Blue Team`s member alongside Brenda Song, Corbin Bleu, Cole Sprouse, Monique Coleman, and Jason Earles.
Picked as one of Seventeen Magazine`s "Style Stars" for its December/January issue (November 2007).
Ranked 7th on Forbes magazine`s Hollywood`s Top Earning Stars Under 21 list in 2007, with $2 million earning during the year 2006.
Her musical theater performances include those in "Evita", "Carousel", "The King & I" "The Wizard of Oz", and "The Music Man."
Got her start in show business after replacing her friend to audition for a commercial.
Is a big fan of horror flicks.
Admires Natalie Wood.
Good friends with Alexa Nikolas, Ashley Tisdale, Matthew Underwood, Zac Efron, and Erin Annis.
Her most favorite TV show is "Degrassi: The Next Generation."
Keeps a dog called Shadow, three turtles, some fish, and a bunny.
Sang Jessica Simpson`s "Angels" when auditioned for "High School Musical."
Dislikes carrots.
Her single of "Come Back to Me" sampled the memorable hook of Player`s "Baby Come Back."
Cannot whistle.
Loves wearing Frankie B jeans.
Considers Alicia Keys and Celine Dion as her favorite singers.
"Come Back to Me" music video featured her own sister Stella Hudgens.
Appeared in a swimwear commercial for Old Navy in 2005.
Tapped as the new spokesmodel for "Red by Marc Ecko," a contemporary young women`s apparel and footwear collection, being featured in the fall and holiday 2007 and spring 2008 ad campaigns.
Took part in the Disney Channel Games 2006 as Blue Team`s member alongside Brenda Song, Corbin Bleu, Cole Sprouse, Monique Coleman, and Jason Earles.
Picked as one of Seventeen Magazine`s "Style Stars" for its December/January issue (November 2007).
Ranked 7th on Forbes magazine`s Hollywood`s Top Earning Stars Under 21 list in 2007, with $2 million earning during the year 2006.
Filmography
Will (2009) (2009)
stars as Sam
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
stars as Gabriella Montez
High School Musical 2 (2007) - TM
stars as Gabriella Montez
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2006) - TV aka TSL (USA: informal short title)
stars as Corrie
High School Musical (2006) - TM
stars as Gabriella Montez
Thunderbirds (2004)
stars as Tintin
Thirteen (2003)
stars as Noel
stars as Sam
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
stars as Gabriella Montez
High School Musical 2 (2007) - TM
stars as Gabriella Montez
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2006) - TV aka TSL (USA: informal short title)
stars as Corrie
High School Musical (2006) - TM
stars as Gabriella Montez
Thunderbirds (2004)
stars as Tintin
Thirteen (2003)
stars as Noel
Discography
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Awards
[2 award(s)]
[3 nomination(s)]
2007 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice Music: Breakout Artist - Female
2006 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice TV Chemistry
for High School Musical (2006) (TV)
shared with Zac Efron
