Vanessa Hudgens Biography

Vanessa Hudgens, Actress
Occup.Actress
FromUSA
BornDecember 14, 1988
Age35 years
Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born on December 14, 1988, in Salinas, California, USA. She is an American actress and vocalist that gained around the world acknowledgment for her efficiency as Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical franchise business, a collection of TV films generated by the Disney Channel. The motion pictures transformed her as well as her co-stars, including Zac Efron as well as Ashley Tisdale, right into global experiences.

Early Life and Career Beginnings
Growing up in a multiethnic household, Vanessa Hudgens has Chinese, Irish, Native American, Filipino, and also Spanish ancestry. Her family walked around a fair bit throughout her childhood, as her father, Greg Hudgens, was a firefighter that moved frequently for his work. Vanessa's mother, Gina Hudgens, held a selection of workplace jobs to sustain the family members. Vanessa has a younger sis, Stella Hudgens, who is also an actress.

Vanessa's very early love for performing arts influenced her parents to sustain her passions. At the age of eight, she started appearing in local musical theater as well as auditioning for television commercials. She got her very first luck at age 13 when she was cast as a sustaining personality in the 2002 episode of the TV collection "Still Standing". She then appeared in an episode of "Robbery Homicide Division" the exact same year.

High School Musical Series as well as Music Career
In 2006, Vanessa Hudgens's profession skyrocketed when she was cast as Gabriella Montez in Disney Channel's "High School Musical" together with Zac Efron as well as Ashley Tisdale. The film's tremendous popularity propelled the cast right into the international spotlight. Vanessa and also her co-stars repeated their functions in 2 successful follows up: "High School Musical 2" (2007) as well as "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" (2008).

The High School Musical collection additionally released Vanessa's songs job. She released her debut album, "V", in 2006, which included hits such as "Come Back To Me" and "Say OK". Her follow-up album, "Identified", was launched in 2008. Both cds got a warm feedback from critics, but accomplished commercial success. Vanessa toured with fellow Disney stars, including Corbin Bleu and also Aly & AJ, as part of the "High School Musical: The Concert" excursion.

Post-High School Musical Career
Vanessa went on to delve into more mature functions to separate herself from her "Disney lady" picture. She starred in various motion pictures to display her acting adaptability, including "Bandslam" (2009), "Beastly" (2011), "Sucker Punch" (2011), as well as "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" (2012). She got critical acclaim for her efficiency in the indie drama "Gim me Shelter" (2013) and was applauded for her role in the dark funny "Spring Breakers" (2012) along with Selena Gomez as well as James Franco.

In addition to movies, Vanessa also ventured into movie theater, reaching new elevations with her seriously applauded efficiency as the title character in the 2015 Broadway production of "Gigi". She then played Rizzo in the 2016 Fox televised production of "Grease: Live!"

Personal Life
Vanessa Hudgens dated her High School Musical co-star Zac Efron from 2005 to 2010, capturing the hearts of their followers. After their split, Vanessa began dating star Austin Butler in 2011. The couple finished their connection in early 2020.

Philanthropy as well as Activism
Vanessa is recognized for her kind work, as she supports different charitable causes such as Stand Up To Cancer, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and No Kid Hungry. In 2017, she joined the judging panel of the dance competition reveal "So You Think You Can Dance" and utilized her platform to promote dancing and arts education and learning.

From her childhood years starts in cinema to her transition from Disney sweetie to accomplished actress and vocalist, Vanessa Hudgens has actually proven herself as a functional as well as devoted musician. Her performances throughout movie, television, and theater continue to mesmerize target markets worldwide.

Our collection contains 32 quotes who is written / told by Vanessa, under the main topics: Dating - Diet - Teen.

Related authors: Selena Gomez (Actress), Ashley Tisdale (Actress), James Franco (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Lucas Grabeel (Actor), Zac Efron (Actor), Monique Coleman (Actress), Corbin Bleu (Actor)

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32 Famous quotes by Vanessa Hudgens

Small: Do not just look at your boyfriend as just a boyfriend. Look at him as a friend, too
"Do not just look at your boyfriend as just a boyfriend. Look at him as a friend, too"
Small: Ghost stories really scare me. I have such a big imagination that after I watch a horror movie like The
"Ghost stories really scare me. I have such a big imagination that after I watch a horror movie like 'The Grudge', I look in the corners of my room for the next two days"
Small: The sweetest thing a guy said is that I look pretty with or without makeup
"The sweetest thing a guy said is that I look pretty with or without makeup"
Small: Ive always wanted to play Maria in West Side Story. My idol is Natalie Wood, and I love the movie, so I
"I've always wanted to play Maria in West Side Story. My idol is Natalie Wood, and I love the movie, so I think a modern-day twist on it would be really neat"
Small: Im really an outdoorsy girl. People think I cant go anywhere without getting all primped up, but I love
"I'm really an outdoorsy girl. People think I can't go anywhere without getting all primped up, but I love to go camping, and I'm totally fine with not doing my hair or makeup, not taking a shower and just hiking"
Small: I want to let my fans get to know a little about me. Im very thankful for everything theyve done for me
"I want to let my fans get to know a little about me. I'm very thankful for everything they've done for me so, of course, I'm going to let them into my world a bit. But I really am a very private person, and I love kepping my life to myself - that's how I've always been"
Small: Guys act strange around me. I swear I dont know why!
"Guys act strange around me. I swear I don't know why!"
Small: The Lion King always makes me cry, especially when Simbas father gets trampled
"The Lion King always makes me cry, especially when Simba's father gets trampled"
Small: Right now, I do not like kids at all. I mean, I love my fans and everything, but when you have kids fol
"Right now, I do not like kids at all. I mean, I love my fans and everything, but when you have kids following you around all day, it's like, "Ugh, kids!" Maybe that will change when I get older"
Small: If people dont like me for whatever I do, for being me, then thats too bad. I dont want to change to be
"If people don't like me for whatever I do, for being me, then that's too bad. I don't want to change to be something that I'm not for other people to like me"
Small: If you have your eye set on somebody, dont beat around the bush
"If you have your eye set on somebody, don't beat around the bush"
Small: I may have had a crush on Zac, but we are like brother and sister, so nothing would ever happen
"I may have had a crush on Zac, but we are like brother and sister, so nothing would ever happen"
Small: I just lip gloss! It doesnt matter if its 2 or 30
"I just lip gloss! It doesn't matter if it's $2 or $30"
Small: This is going to sound really funny. I have a poster of Zac Efron on my wall! I think every girl has a
"This is going to sound really funny. I have a poster of Zac Efron on my wall! I think every girl has a poster of him in their room so, why not join the club!"
Small: My advice to kids is give it your all! Give it 110% and dont give up!
"My advice to kids is give it your all! Give it 110% and don't give up!"
Small: Id like to win an Oscar
"I'd like to win an Oscar"
Small: Im not very experienced with boys or the whole dating thingy
"I'm not very experienced with boys or the whole dating thingy"
Small: I think Id make a pretty good girlfriend
"I think I'd make a pretty good girlfriend"
Small: I love funky styles. Not preppy or rock, just funky!
"I love funky styles. Not preppy or rock, just funky!"
Small: I like someone whos not afraid to be a kid!
"I like someone who's not afraid to be a kid!"
Small: I like friends who are honest and loyal. They also shouldnt be afraid to be a kid. I like having fun
"I like friends who are honest and loyal. They also shouldn't be afraid to be a kid. I like having fun"
Small: My first real kiss came when I was 10, and it was in an acting class. I had to do a scene from a movie
"My first real kiss came when I was 10, and it was in an acting class. I had to do a scene from a movie where someone gets kissed under a tree, and I did not want to do it! But my acting partner wanted me to feel comfortable, so he bought a picnic basket with all these snacks. He made such an effort - and it was cute"
Small: Ive always had problems with guys!
"I've always had problems with guys!"
Small: My passion is doing movies, so as long as I keep doing that I will be happy
"My passion is doing movies, so as long as I keep doing that I will be happy"
Small: My passion is doing movies, and as long as I keep doing that, Ill be happy. I want to do movies, fun ro
"My passion is doing movies, and as long as I keep doing that, I'll be happy. I want to do movies, fun roles and dramatic ones. I love all of it"
Small: Lipgloss is my calling!
"Lipgloss is my calling!"
Small: I have three closets in my bedroom
"I have three closets in my bedroom"
Small: Confidence is key. Sometimes, you need to look like youre confident even when youre not
"Confidence is key. Sometimes, you need to look like you're confident even when you're not"
Small: So many people try to grow up too fast, and its not fun! You should stay a kid as long as possible!
"So many people try to grow up too fast, and it's not fun! You should stay a kid as long as possible!"
Small: Ive had many nicknames over the years: V, Nessa, Nessy Poo, Nessy Bear and Van. Only my parents call me
"I've had many nicknames over the years: V, Nessa, Nessy Poo, Nessy Bear and Van. Only my parents call me Van, though, and I hate it. I get embarrassed"
Small: Being cool is being your own self, not doing something that someone else is telling you to do
"Being cool is being your own self, not doing something that someone else is telling you to do"
Small: I dont go long without eating. I never starve myself: I grab a healthy snack
"I don't go long without eating. I never starve myself: I grab a healthy snack"