[115] Hudgens later commented on the photos' impact on her career in the October issue of Allure, stating, "Whenever anybody asks me, would I do nudity in a film, if I say that it's something I'm not comfortable with, they're like, 'Bullshit, you've already done it.' Partner: Austin Butler (2011– present) Siblings: Sister Stella Hudgens(age 24) Upcoming Movies: Bad Boys for Life. Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born on December 14, 1988, in Salinas, California, to secretary Gina Guangco and firefighter Greg Hudgens. Vanessa Hudgens. [142] In early May 2009, the case was settled. She End… Kad, Other Works Biography. 45 in The Times' predicted "50 Biggest Movies of 2010". She began a relationship with co-star Zac Efron in 2005, and they ended the relationship in December 2010. She has a younger sister, Stella Hudgens, who is also an actress.Her mother, Gina Hudgens (née Guangco), an office worker, is from the Philippines. [139], Brian Schall sued Hudgens in 2007 for an alleged "breach of contract"; according to the suit, Schall claims he advanced costs and expenses on Hudgens' behalf for her songwriting and recording career. Her family moved to San Diego, California, while she was still a toddler. I hope all my fans can learn from my mistake and make smart decisions. Her father, Gregory Hudgens, was a firefighter. It is not clear if this is accurate. [16] USA Today called Thirteen the most "powerful of all recent wayward-youth sagas". Recalling her early life, Vanessa was born in Salinas, California in the year 1988. She started homeschooling, so she missed out on the high school experience, and she finally landed her breakthrough role in High School Musical (2006). Which is … Was chosen to be a member of the blue team in DC games held in the summer of 2006. [94] She will also star in and executive produce the upcoming 2020 sequel The Princess Switch: Switched Again, portraying an additional third role. It was very traumatic, and I am extremely upset it happened. [61][62] The consensus from Rotten Tomatoes is: "Aggressively unambitious, Journey 2 might thrill teen viewers, but most others will find it too intense for young audiences and too cartoonishly dull for adults". Sucker Punch received a nomination at the 2011 Scream Awards for Best F/X, and its stunt work was nominated for a Taurus Award. 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[20] It was Disney Channel's most watched film that year with 7.7 million viewers in its premiere broadcast in the US, until August's premiere of The Cheetah Girls 2, which achieved 8.1 million viewers. Publicity Listings I want to continue to grow and just be better at what I do, and the only way to do that is to keep stepping outside of your comfort zone. She's thirty, flirty, and throwing a Lord of The Rings party. In 1998, Hudgens performed in musical theater as a singer, and appeared in local productions of Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, The … The first one was from the High School Musical: The Concert Tour. Ranked #12 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2008 list. Stars Who Drew Backlash for Their Controversial Views on Coronavirus: Vanessa Hudgens, Evangeline Lilly and More She was born on December 14, 1988 in Salinas, California. [24] As of August 2009, the album has sold 570,000 copies in the US. [57] The film earned $325 million worldwide during its theatrical run,[58] which outperformed its predecessor. [137] Hudgens is also featured in A Very Special Christmas Vol.7 disc which benefits the Special Olympics. She attends the Los Angeles affiliate church of Hillsong Church. [9], Starting in 1998, Hudgens performed in musical theater as a singer, and appeared in local productions of Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, The King and I, The Music Man, and Cinderella, among others. [83] It was cancelled after one season. Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, California. [121] On December 12, 2008, Hudgens was ranked No. [citation needed] Hudgens again reprised her role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year, the first film from the franchise to be released theatrically. Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an American actor and singer, best known for playing ‘Gabriella Montez’ in the popular 'High School Musical' trilogy. [28] The film was generally well received by critics. She weighs around 55 Kg or 121 lbs. Best known for portraying the role of Gabriella Montez in. Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress, singer and producer. 20 in the list of Forbes "High Earners Under 30", having reported to have an estimated earnings of $3 million in 2008. She has a toy poodle named Shadow, three turtles, and some fish. Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer best known for her work in High School Musical and for taking nude pictures of herself. She got her first gig when her friend could not go to an audition for a commercial and asked if Vanessa could go. Vanessa Hudgens age 30: The actress's best looks and birthday wish. She has appeared in the films Bandslam (2009), Beastly, Sucker Punch (both 2011), Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Spring Breakers (both 2012), The Princess Switch, Second Act (both 2018), and Bad Boys for Life (2020). [101][102][103], In May 2016, Hudgens paid $1,000 in restitution for damage of U.S. Forest Service property by carving initials within a heart on a rock in the Coconino National Forest and displaying it on her personal Instagram feed. [43] Hudgens made a return to theater productions and starred in the musical Rent as Mimi. [22] Following the success of the film, Hudgens released her debut studio album, V, on September 26, 2006. It sold 22,000 copies in its first week, 12,000 less than V.[33] Despite the drop in sales, the album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200, one spot higher than V.[34] The album was preceded by one single, "Sneakernight", which peaked at number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100. )", "Vanessa Hudgens Tries to Break From Disney", Weekend Report: 'Wimpy Kid' Blindsides 'Sucker Punch', "Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Wins Weak Weekend", "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic", "Rachel Korine (Yes, Harmony's Wife) Joins 'Spring Breakers, "Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, 'Spring Breakers' Role Draws Controversy, Rave Reviews | Video – ABC News", "WATCH: "Spring Breakers" Uncensored Trailer Shows Vanessa Hudgens Threesome", "Vanessa Hudgens' 'Spring Breakers'-Inspired Song "$$$ex" is a Hot Mess | Celebrity News", "Vanessa Hudgens Talks About Sex Scene With James Franco and Ashley Benson", "Vanessa Hudgens on 'Spring Breakers' sex scene: 'Never again'Spring Breakers star says she is determined not to conform to Hollywood's standards", "Vanessa Hudgens Will Get Pregnant In Upcoming Indie Gimme Shelter", "Vanessa Hudgens, Brendan Fraser to Star in Indie Drama 'Gimme Shelter' (Exclusive)", "Toronto: Vanessa Hudgens Set For 'Frozen Ground, "Vanessa Hudgens and 'Gigi' to Open on Broadway in April", "Vanessa Hudgens' Broadway musical "Gigi" will close June 21", "Vanessa Hudgens to Star in DC Comics Comedy Pilot 'Powerless' at NBC", "Vanessa Hudgens Cozies Up to a New Man in 'Reminding Me' Music Video,", "Vanessa Hudgens Added To Cast Of Ken Marino's 'Dog Days, "Phantoms and Vanessa Hudgens Bring Total 'High School Musical' Vibes in 'Lay With Me' Video: Watch", "To make Netflix's 'The Princess Switch,' just combine these 7 movie cliches", "Vanessa Hudgens & Annaleigh Ashford Board Jennifer Lopez-Starring Film 'Second Act, "Tinashe, Kiersey Clemons Among Cast for Fox's Live Version of 'Rent, "Netflix Is Giving Us So Many New Holiday Movies and Shows", "Vanessa Hudgens To Star & Executive Produce 'The Knight Before Christmas' For Netflix". Vanessa Hudgens opened up about missing the 'people I love' after splitting from boyfriend, Austin Butler, during her appearance on 'Live With Kelly and Ryan' on Friday, January 17 — … Was considered one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon magazine's Young Hollywood Issue. She also played the title role in the Broadway musical Gigi (2015), and had roles in two of Fox’s live musical productions: Rizzo in Grease: Live (2016), and Maureen Johnson in Rent: Live (2019). Vanessa Hudgens, Actress: High School Musical 3: Senior Year. [65][66] The film featured mature themes such as drug use, sexual escapades, and violence. Favorite horror movies are The Ring (2002) and The Grudge (2004). She has been home-schooled since the seventh grade. Ranked #20 on Forbes magazine's list of "High Earners Under 30" on December 12, 2008. [91][92] She appeared in the third entry in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys for Life, in January 2020[93] and was grossed over $424 million worldwide. [37] She played a supporting role in a musical comedy Bandslam, which was released theatrically on August 14, 2009. [56], Hudgens joined the cast of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), the sequel to the 2008 film Journey to the Center of the Earth, alongside Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson, playing Hutcherson's love interest. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. [86] She collaborated with electronic dance music duo Phantoms on the single "Lay With Me", released in September 2018. Recorded her self-entitled album "V" in just under two months. [99][100], Hudgens was raised Catholic, but since has grown away from that branch of Christianity and now identifies as a non-denominational Christian. I love and really respect strong women. [126] She was included in People's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" 2008 and 2009 lists. At least some people are learning from my mistake. If anything, it makes it more embarrassing, because that was a private thing. Her first television credit — a guest role on Still Standing — dates back to 2002. Her song "Whatever Will Be" is really a song that reflects on her motto. [117], Hudgens was represented by William Morris Agency[118] but signed on to Creative Artists Agency in 2011. 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Her first job was acting in a local production of "The Wizard of Oz," in which she played a Munchkin and was paid $50. [12][13], Hudgens had her first acting role in an episode of the sitcom Still Standing,[14] in which she portrayed Tiffany. Both singles received promotion on Disney Channel, with the music videos for both premiering on the channel. Vanessa Anne Hudgens (Salinas, California; December 14, 1988) is an American actress, singer, model, composer and designer.. Hudgens rose to international fame for her character as Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical series, a role that earned her multiple Teen Choice Awards, Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards and Emmy nominations. The face for the clothing brand Ecko Boys & Girls in Brazil. [106], On September 6, 2007, stolen photos of Hudgens were leaked online, one showing her posing in lingerie and another showing her nude. Her favorite kind of music is rock music. magazine speculated that Hudgens would be dropped from High School Musical 3 as a result of the images,[109] but The Walt Disney Company denied this, saying, "Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment. [87] She starred in the Netflix film The Princess Switch in November 2018, in which she portrayed both a European duchess and a pastry chef from Chicago, who temporarily switch roles. And she was very committed and seemed great. [46] She played one of the main characters, Linda Taylor, and described her as, "...the 'beauty' of the story but not the stereotypical beauty everyone thinks of. Vanessa's father was also said to have had Native American ancestry. Hudgens argued that she was a 16-year-old minor when she signed the contract in October 2005, and therefore too young to do so. The film was a commercial failure and was strongly criticized for "abandoning the original concepts".[18]. [32], Her second studio album, Identified, was released on July 1, 2008. Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, California. "Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus Join Andrew Garfield in Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'tick, tick...BOOM! [38][39] Hudgens plays "Sa5m", a 15-year-old awkward freshman with untapped talents. She started singing at the young age of 8 so she pretty much focused on her career. [35] The film finished with $252 million worldwide, which exceeded Disney's expectations. The stage production ran from August 6–8, 2010, at the Hollywood Bowl. for the biggest opening by a musical. [75][76] Later that year, Hudgens played Cindy Paulson in The Frozen Ground, a film based on the Robert Hansen case wherein she plays his only victim who escaped. The world premiere of the opening number "What Time Is It" was on Radio Disney May 25, 2007,[27] and similarly "You Are The Music In Me" premiered on July 13, 2007. [104], In March 2020, Hudgens made a video in which she said it is "inevitable" that people will die from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hudgens reprised her role as Gabriella in High School Musical 2, released on August 17, 2007. Hudgens portrayed the character of Tin-tin. The story followed four college-aged girls who decide to rob a fast food restaurant in order to pay for their spring break. 30 years old Vanessa was born on December 14th, 1988 in Sallinas, California however her family shifted to San Diego while she was a baby of 12 to 36 months. Ranked #42 in the 2010 FHM UK list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World". Ranked #28 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2014 list. Her astrological sign is Sagittarius. [80], On January 31, 2016, Hudgens starred in the role of Rizzo in Grease: Live, Fox's live broadcast based on the original Broadway musical. 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