Birth name:
Vanessa Anne Hudgens
Nicknames:
Nessa
V
Van
Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
Trade mark:
Long dark hair
Trivia:
In both her first two films - Thirteen (2003) and Thunderbirds (2004) - she appeared alongside Brady Corbet.
Parents: Greg Hudgens and Gina Guangco.
Ethnicities: Filipino, Chinese, and Spanish (from her mother); Irish and American Indian (from her father).
Her musical theater roles include leads in: Evita, Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, The King & I, The Music Man, Cinderella, Damn Yankees, among others.
She's a fan of the late Natalie Wood.
She can sing, act and dance.
She got her first gig when her friend couldn't go to an audition for a commercial and asked if Vanessa could go.
She is a fan of horror movies.
Older sister of Stella Hudgens
Her good friends in the business are Alexa Nikolas, Ashley Tisdale, Matthew Underwood, and Zac Efron.
Best known for portraying the role of Gabriella Montez on High School Musical.
Finished her self-entitled album, "v",
Preparing to go on tour with The Cheetah Girls from October - November.
Her song Let Go was Featured on a episode of 'Desperate Housewives'
Favorite TV show: "Degrassi: The Next Generation" (2001).
Was named "The Heartbreaker" in Disney channel's first DC games in 2006.
Was chosen to be a member of the blue team in DC games held in the Summer of 2006.
Her favorite kind of jeans are Frankie B jeans.
Her favorite car is a Porsche Carerra GT.
Her two favorite singers are Alicia Keys_ and Céline Dion.
She sang "Angels" by Robbie Williams at her "High School Musical" audition.
She has been home-schooled since the seventh grade.
She has already graduated from high school.
At one point, she actually planned to audition for "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002).
Her favorite subject in school is science.
Her song "Whatever Will Be" is really a song that reflects on her motto.
Her favorite kind of music is rock.
Both sets of her grandparents were musicians during the Big Band era.
Is best friends with Kayslee Collins.
Her favorite scene in High School Musical (2006) (TV) is the final one in which the cast sang and danced to "We're All In This Together".
She used to reside in the state of Oregon.
In June 2006, she signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records.
Her first solo album V debuted at #24 on the US Billboard album chart with 34,000 copies sold during its first week.
The first star from High School Musical (2006) (TV) to release a solo album in the wake of the success of High School Musical (2006) (TV). The name of her debut solo album is called "V" which stands for Vanessa, but also could stand for variety since it is a mix of pop, pop rock, dance electronic, and ballads. The album was released in the United States on September 26, 2006.
Enjoys singing just as much as dancing and acting.
Recorded her first solo album, V, in just under two months.
Trained in piano, dance, and voice (opera to be specific).
Her favorite song to perform in concert is "Let's Dance" because she and her backup dancers have so much fun dancing to that song.
Sings with Corbin Bleu on his debut solo album "Another Side" on the song "Still There for Me".
Her debut album has officially sold 500,000 copies. Therefore, it was certified gold for the first time in 2007.
The highest chart position of "Say OK" on the US Billboard chart is 61.
"Let Go" was supposed to be the second single from her debut album. However, it was switched to "Say OK" at the last minute.
Her first single, "Come Back to Me", samples from the song "Baby Come Back" by 1970s rock band Player.
The second single from V, her first solo album is called "Say OK". It was released on January 12, 2007 on US radio stations. There are two versions of the video for this song. The first one was from the High School Musical: The Concert Tour. The second version was filmed at a beach in Los Angeles, California and a bowling alley.
Her first official single from her debut album V is called "Come Back to Me". The song and the video both premiered on August 25, 2006 in the United States. The highest chart position it achieved on the US Billboard charts is 55.
In 2007, she became the spokesperson for Neutrogena products.
Desires to study business when she reaches college.
Met boyfriend Zac Efron on the set of High School Musical (2006) (TV).
Is the only person in High School Musical (2006) (TV) to have a solo song on the "High School Musical" soundtrack.
Her first job was acting in a local production of "The Wizard of Oz" where she played a munchkin and was paid $50.
Once attended the Orange County High School of the Arts.
She has a toy poodle named Shadow, three turtles, and some fish.
Took piano lessons when she was younger.
She was offered a role in the remake of the movie Prom Night (1980), but turned it down to work on her music.
Her favorite dance number from High School Musical 2 (2007) (TV) is "Work This Out".
Ranked #12 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Referenced in the Gossip Girl episode "All About My Brother" for dating Zac Efron. (edit) Vanessa's sophomore album is called Identified. It was released on July 1, 2008. (edit) Vanessa has brown eyes and dark brown hair. (edit) Vanessa's song "Say OK" was used to advertise the 2nd season of ABC Family's Hit Original Series,"Lincoln Heights." (edit) Vanessa actually posed nude in private pictures, in which she apologized for her lapse of judgement. But the nude pictures were taken when she was sixteen, and meant for her boyfriend at the time, not her current boyfriend, Zac Efron. Someone, unfortunately, leaked the pictures over the internet and it became a tragic phenomenon. (edit) Vanessa won the "Choice Female Breakout star" on the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. The High School Musical cast also won "Choice TV Movie". (edit) Vanessa attended the 2007 Teen Choice Awards with co-stars Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Zac Efron, Olesya Rulin, Ryne Sanborn, Chris Warren Jr and Kaycee Stroh. (edit) Although Vanessa sang the duet Still There For Me with Corbin Bleu, she did not actually go into the the recording studio with him but instead sang it, recorded it, and then the song was given to Corbin to sing. (edit) Her debut album has sold over 500,000 copies and it was certified gold for the first time in 2007. (edit) She enjoys listening to Alicia Keys and Celine Dion. (edit) She was named "The Heartbreaker" in Disney Channel's first DC games in 2006. (edit) Her song "Whatever Will Be" is a song that reflects on her motto. (edit) Her first solo album V debuted at #24 on the US Billboard album chart with over 34,000 copies sold during it's first week. (edit) Vanessa is good friends with High School Musical co-stars, Ashley Tisdale, Zac Efron, and Corbin Bleu, along with Zoey 101's Alexa Nikolas, The Suite Life's Brenda Song, and Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus. (edit) Vanessa loves Neutrogena products and her favorite is the blush Stila Color push-up in Rose. (edit) Vanessa got her first gig when her friend couldn't go to an audition for a commercial and asked if Vanessa could go instead. (edit) Vanessa is 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 meters) tall. (edit) In 2007, Vanessa's income was $2 million. (edit) Her favorite snack is peanut butter crackers. (edit) Vanessa attended the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. (edit) Vanessa is a big fan of wearing red lipstick. (edit) Vanessa went on the HSM South America tour. (edit) The childhood games that Vanessa played include: tug-of-war, hide and seek, and hula hoop. (edit) Vanessa's old favorites as a kid are: Barney, Sesame Street, frozen yogurt, chocolate, and her Baby Cherry doll. (edit) Vanessa started dating Zac Efron after filming High School Musical on and off but mostly on. (edit) Vanessa is allergic to chlorine. (edit) Vanessa was in the Disney's High School Musical: The Concert Extreme Access Pass which will hit stores June 26 2007. (edit) Vanessa plans to study business in the future. (edit) Vanessa likes very unique clothes and funky styles. If there is something fun and funky she will buy it. (edit) Vanessa likes cereal made of whole wheat. (edit) Vanessa favorite movies are Night before Christmas and Moulin Rouge. (edit) One of Vanessa's favorite smells is cotton candy or anything that smells sweet. (edit) Her guilty pleasures are watching horror movies and chocolate. (edit) Vanessa likes mascara and takes it in her purse. (edit) Vanessa was a spokesperson for Neutrogena skin care products. (edit) Vanessa Hudgens went to Guajome Park Academy when she was in 6th grade in 2001. (edit) Vanessa's new music video for "Say OK" was shot at a bowling alley and a beach in L.A. (edit) Her High School Musical co-star, Zac Efron appeared in her music video for Say Ok. (edit) Her favourite song to perform is "Let's Dance", she says that she and her dancers have so much fun dancing to that song. (edit) Vanessa's trademark is her long dark hair. (edit) Vanessa's music video for her song "Say Ok" premiered on January 12, right after Disney Channel's new original series Cory in the House. (edit) Vanessa always tries so hard to set a good example for her sister Stella. (edit) Vanessa has a crush on Mario Lopez. (edit) Despite rumors, Vanessa's parents are not divorced. (edit) Her sister was almost smashed. Vanessa was almost in the middle of this, for she witnessed her sister almost getting killed. She tries hard to forget this. (edit) Vanessa used to have a crush on Orlando Bloom when she was young but now she has a crush on Justin Timberlake. (edit) She has three earholes on each side of her ear. She also has a belly button ring. (edit) The song, "Whatever Will Be" is actually a song that reflects on her motto. (edit) Vanessa does not like cake, but she does like ice-cream cake. (edit) Vanessa's sister, dog, and best friend are all featured in her video "Come Back To Me". (edit) Her friend Tia Hicks helped her with her vocals in her song "Baby Come Back". (edit) Her best friends are Tia Hicks from Georgia and Kayslee Collins. (edit) Vanessa's music video for her new single "Come Back To Me", premiered, right after the premiere of "The Cheetah Girls 2." (edit) Vanessa and Zac Efron won a Teen Choice Award for Best TV Choice Chemistry as Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez in High School Musical. (edit) Vanessa was in a commercial for Old Navy swimwear. (edit) Singer Chris Brown says he has a crush on Vanessa Anne Hudgens. (edit) Vanessa's favorite song from HSM is "Get Cha' Head In The Game". (edit) Vanessa's favorite TV shows are Family Guy, South Park, Degrassi, and It's a Notion. (edit) Vanessa had secretly been hoping that there will be in scene in High School Musical 2 where Troy and Gabriella kiss. (edit) Vanessa doesn't have a curfew, her mom just has to know where she is. (edit) Vanessa was voted Bop Magazine's 7th Hottest Star as "Hot Breakout Star', in 2007. (edit) Vanessa Anne Hudgens went on tour with the Cheetah Girls from October 17-November 15, 2007. (edit) Vanessa was nominated for Teen Choice Award's Choice TV Breakout Star in 2007. (edit) She once got mobbed while shopping in Hollister with Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus. They closed the store down for the three of them so they could shop. (edit) She is afraid of heights if she is in one spot up high for a long time. (edit) Her best friend Ashley Tisdale describes her as "Thoughtful, trustworthy, kind, and considerate".
Vanessa is competitive.
Vanessa's favorite sound is her mom's laugh.
Vanessa's favorite animal is the cheetah.
Vanessa says that almost everything makes her laugh.
Vanessa's favorite topic of conversation is anything.
Vanessa's favorite time of the day is night time.
Vanessa's favorite time of the year is summer.
Vanessa would like to visit the Philippines.
Vanessa's hobby is loving to act, sing, and dance.
Vanessa's favorite style of music is rock.
As a joke, Vanessa said her favorite sport is shopping and even admits to being a "shop-a-holic".
Vanessa's favorite color is red.
Vanessa beat out Diana DeGarmo, the American Idol's Season 3 runner up, for her lead in High School Musical.
Vanessa's first financial spluge was when she was in London and bought a Limited Edition Dior purse.
Her favorite cartoons are SpongeBob SquarePants and Courage the Cowardly Dog.
Vanessa wants to go sky-diving before she dies.
Vanessa's dream car is a Porsche Carrera GT.
Both sets of her grandparents were musicians during the Big Band Era.
She made a special appearance in "Disney Channel's Totally Suite New Year's Eve" as one of Ashley Tisdale's friends from High School Musical.
Vannessa's nickname is "Nessa", she says all of her friends call her that, but she also says that she is also called "Van", but that only her parents can call her that.
The name Vanessa is of Greek origin. The name Vanessa means, "Butterfly".
Vanessa prefers not to discuss her private life.
In 1999 at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, California; Vanessa played the role of Cindy Lou Who in a production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Vanessa is looking for a guy who is tons of fun, funny, sweet, and gorgeous. He should also be someone who she is comfortable with.
Vanessa wants to go to college although she is still not sure which particular college she would like to go to.
Vanessa's fashion isn't inspired by anyone. She wears what she likes.
Vanessa's favorite foods are chocolate and sushi, she only eats cereals if they are made from whole grains and she can't stand carrots, they make her gag.
Vanessa is the third star of High School Musical to guest-star in Suite Life of Zack and Cody. The first was Monique Colman and the second was Zac Efron. Ashley Tisdale stars in both.
Vanessa claims that she is unable to whistle.
Vanessa says the whole cast of High School Musical "had a blast" filming and they are "just one big happy family."
Vanessa's father, Greg Hudgens was a firefighter.
Her duet, Breaking Free with Zac Efron rapidly became #4 on the billboard charts.
Nessa sang and danced at home ever since she was a little girl.
She moved away from Oregon because the small town she lived in failed to accommodate enough opportunities for her to flourish in the entertainment industry.
She believes entertainment does not need violence or obscenity to be entertaining.
Vanessa says she differs from her brainy character Gabriella because she enjoys spending time with friends and watching movies more than reading.
Vanessa was in a small-time girl group prior to anything she has ever done as a celebrity.
Vanessa has lived in Oregon and San Diego. (edit)Vanessa enjoyed staying in “Little America” in Utah and had a blast filming High School Musical with all her co-stars.
The King and I, Evita, The Wizard of Oz, and Cinderella are just some of the musicals that Vanessa performed in.
Vanessa performs six songs on the High School Musical soundtrack: We’re All in This Together, Start of Something New, Stick to the Status Quo, Breaking Free, What I’ve Been Looking For, I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You, and When There Was Me and You.
Used to have a bunny named Churros.
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