Biography

Vanessa Anne Hudgens, was born December 14, 1988(currently 18), in Salinas California. She is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut in 2003, in Hollywood films Thirteen and Thunderbirds, before really hitting it big in 2006 on the Disney Channel’s High School Musical. She also has started a music career, and released her new album in 2006. Vanessa is now the spokesperson for Neutrogena.

Hudgens began performing at an early age, appearing in musicals starting at age eight, by taking over a friend who couldn’t go to the audition, and moved to Los Angeles after winning an audition for a commercial. She scored roles on shows such as Quintuplets, Cover Me, and Still Standing, then made her feature debut in Thirteen as Noel and appeared in the 2004 summer film, Thunderbirds, as Tintin. Her television appearances include guest roles on Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and The Brothers Garica. Hudgens also appeared on Drake and Josh playing Drake’s girlfriend, Rebecca. Vanessa was only 16 at the time.

Hudgens’ largest role among teenage audiences has been starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, which premiered in January 2006: BBC News specified that the film’s success turned Hudgens into a “household name” in North America. Hudgens and Efron had won “Best Chemistry” award at the Teen Choice Awards for their roles.

As a result of the film’s popularity, Hudgens was offered a contract by Old Navy to appear in multiple commercials for the company. Hudgens had previously appeared in a swimwear commercial for the company in 2005. She also appeared in a Blockbuster commercial for no late fees, as the teenage daughter. Also, Hudgens is set to be the new face of Neutrogena in 2007 appearing in both film and print ads. Vanessa also is the endorser of the line Ecko. Hudgens participated in the Disney Channel Games 2006 which was filmed in April 2006 and aired two months later. However, Hudgens will not be participating in the Disney Channel Games 2007.

Hudgens finished filming High School Music 2 on April 13, 2007 in St . George and Salt Lake City, Utah. In both films, Hudgens stars as shy, intelligent Gabriella Montez. The film premiered on the Disney Channel on August 17, 2007.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002	Still Standing	Tiffany	Episode: “Still Rocking”
	Robbery Homicide Division	Nicole at 10	Episode: “Had”
2003	Thirteen	Noel
	The Brothers Garcia	Lindsey	Episode: “New Tunes”
2004	Thunderbirds	Tintin
2005	Quintuplets	Carmen	Episode: “Coconut Kapow”
2006	High School Musical	Gabriella Montez	Disney Channel Original Movie
	Drake & Josh	Becca	Episode: “Little Sibling“
	The Suite Life of Zack & Cody	Corrie	Episodes: Kept Man, Neither a Borrower Nor a Speller Bee, Not So Suite 16, Forever Plaid
2007	High School Musical 2	Gabriella Montez	Disney Channel Original Movie
2008	High School Musical 3	Gabriella Montez

Music

Discography

Albums

Album information
V Released: September 26, 2006 (U.S.) December 4, 2006 (UK) October 10, 2006 (CAN) December 26, 2006 (FR), March 17, 2007 (AUS) Label: Hollywood Records Peak U.S. Billboard: #24 (U.S.) U.S. sales: 510,000+ RIAA certification: Gold Official singles: 2006: “Come Back to Me“ 2007: “Say OK“

Soundtracks

Album information
High School Musical Soundtrack Released: January 10, 2006 (U.S.) Label: Walt Disney Records Peak U.S. Billboard: #1 (U.S.) U.S. sales: 4,000,000+ RIAA certification: 4× platinum 2006: “Breaking Free“ 2006: “Start of Something New“ 2006: “We’re All in This Together“ 2006: “What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)“ 2006: “When There Was Me and You“ 2006: “I Can’t Take My Eyes off of You“
Album information
High School Musical 2 Soundtrack Released: August 14, 2007 (U.S.) Label: Walt Disney Records Peak U.S. Billboard: #1 (U.S.) U.S sales: 982,500 (as of Aug 29 07)[11] RIAA certification: 2007: “What Time Is It?“ 2007: “You Are The Music In Me“ 2007: “Gotta Go My Own Way“ 2007: “Everyday“ 2007: “All For One“ 2007: “Work This Out“ 2007: “I Don’t Dance“

Singles

Year	Title	Album	Chart positions[12][13]
			U.S.	UK	AUS	ARC	NZ	IRE	GER	FRE	SPA[14]
2006	“Breaking Free” (Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens)	High School Musical OST	4	9	13	—	1	1	46	—	3
	“Start of Something New” (Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens)		28	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	“What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)” (Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens)		67	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	“We’re All in This Together” (featuring High School Musical Cast)		34	4	86	—	1	3	—	—	—
	“Stick to the Status Quo” (featuring High School Musical Cast)		43	74	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	“When There Was Me and You”		72	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	“Come Back to Me“	V	55	—	36		6	—	58	12	17
2007	“Say OK“		61			—		TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR
	“What Time Is It?“	High School Musical 2 Soundtrack	6	20	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR
	“You Are The Music In Me” (with Zac Efron)		38	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR
	“Gotta Go My Own Way” (with Zac Efron)		60	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR
	“Everyday” (with Zac Efron)		90	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR	TBR

Other songs

• 2007: “Colors of the Wind” from DisneyMania, Vol.5
• 2007: “Still There for Me”, a duet with Corbin Bleu from Another Side, Bleu’s debut album
• 2008: “Home” (from Beauty and the Beast)