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==Early life==
==Early life==
Hudgens was born in [[Salinas, California]], the daughter of Gina ([[married and maiden names|née]] Guangco) and Greg Hudgens.<ref name=inquirer>{{cite web |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=81617 |title=Vanessa Hudgens: 'I love being a Filipina '|accessdate=2007-09-18|author=Ruben V. Nepales|date=August 9, 2007|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref> She has a sister, Stella Teodora Hudgens (born November 13, 1995, [[San Diego County, California|San Diego]]).<ref>[http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461 California Births 1905-1995]</ref> Hudgens's father is an American of [[Irish American|Irish]] and [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] descent, and her mother, who grew up in [[Manila]], is of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent.<ref name="TeenHollywood">{{cite web | author=Lynn Barker |publisher=TeenHollywood | date=May 17, 2006 |title=Interview: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens: High School Musical | url=http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=123403&c=1038&p=10 | accessdate=2007-01-06 |quote=Vanessa: Gosh, I'm everything. Pretty much I'm Filipino and Caucasian but within that, I'm Spanish, Chinese, American Indian, Irish.}}</ref><ref name=inquirer/> Hudgens has been home-schooled since after her seventh-grade year at the [[Orange County High School of the Arts]].
Hudgens was born in [[Salinas, California]], the daughter of Gina ([[married and maiden names|née]] Guangco) and Greg Hudgens.<ref name=inquirer>{{cite web |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=81617 |title=Vanessa Hudgens: 'I love being a Filipina '|accessdate=2007-09-18|author=Ruben V. Nepales|date=August 9, 2007|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref> She has a sister, Stella Teodora Hudgens (born November 13, 1995, [[San Diego County, California|San Diego]]).<ref>[http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461 California Births 1905-1995]</ref> Hudgens's father is an American of [[Irish American|Irish]] and [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] descent, and her mother is [[Filipina]], who grew up in [[Manila]], with Spanish, and Chinese descent.<ref name="TeenHollywood">{{cite web | author=Lynn Barker |publisher=TeenHollywood | date=May 17, 2006 |title=Interview: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens: High School Musical | url=http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=123403&c=1038&p=10 | accessdate=2007-01-06 |quote=Vanessa: Gosh, I'm everything. Pretty much I'm Filipino and Caucasian but within that, I'm Spanish, Chinese, American Indian, Irish.}}</ref><ref name=inquirer/> Hudgens has been home-schooled since after her seventh-grade year at the [[Orange County High School of the Arts]].


Starting at the age of eight, Hudgens performed in musical theater as a singer, and appeared in local productions of ''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'', ''[[The Wizard of Oz (adaptations)|The Wizard of Oz]]'', ''[[The King and I]]'', ''[[The Music Man]]'', and ''[[Cinderella]]'', among others.<ref name="Vanessa Hudgens Official MySpace">{{cite web | title=myspace.com/vanessahudgens | work=Vanessa Hudgens Official Myspace (biography) | url=http://www.myspace.com/vanessahudgens | accessdate=2007-06-20}}</ref> She made her feature film debut in [[Thirteen (film)|Thirteen]] as ''Noel'' and appeared in the 2004 film [[Thunderbirds (film)|Thunderbirds]] as Tintin,<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/thunderbirds-2004http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/thunderbirds-2004 Thunderbirds] (2004) Retrieved February 7, 2009</ref> appearing alongside [[Brady Corbet]] in both. Her [television] appearances include guest roles on ''[[Quintuplets]]'', ''[[Still Standing (TV series)|Still Standing]]'', ''[[The Brothers García]]'', ''[[Drake & Josh]]'' and ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''.
Starting at the age of eight, Hudgens performed in musical theater as a singer, and appeared in local productions of ''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'', ''[[The Wizard of Oz (adaptations)|The Wizard of Oz]]'', ''[[The King and I]]'', ''[[The Music Man]]'', and ''[[Cinderella]]'', among others.<ref name="Vanessa Hudgens Official MySpace">{{cite web | title=myspace.com/vanessahudgens | work=Vanessa Hudgens Official Myspace (biography) | url=http://www.myspace.com/vanessahudgens | accessdate=2007-06-20}}</ref> She made her feature film debut in [[Thirteen (film)|Thirteen]] as ''Noel'' and appeared in the 2004 film [[Thunderbirds (film)|Thunderbirds]] as Tintin,<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/thunderbirds-2004http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/thunderbirds-2004 Thunderbirds] (2004) Retrieved February 7, 2009</ref> appearing alongside [[Brady Corbet]] in both. Her [television] appearances include guest roles on ''[[Quintuplets]]'', ''[[Still Standing (TV series)|Still Standing]]'', ''[[The Brothers García]]'', ''[[Drake & Josh]]'' and ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''.

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Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is mostly known for her role as Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series.[1] She pursued a solo music career and released her debut album V on September 26, 2006. The album debuted at number twenty four in the U.S.[2] and was later certified Gold. She reprised her role as Gabriella Montez in High School Musical 2 and High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Hudgens had released her second album, Identified in July 1, 2008 in the U.S.[3] She will be portraying the role of Sam in the film Bandslam, in theaters August 14, 2009.[4] As of 2009, she has two upcoming films this 2010, namely, Beastly and 2011 Sucker Punch!.[5]

Early life

Hudgens was born in Salinas, California, the daughter of Gina (née Guangco) and Greg Hudgens.[6] She has a sister, Stella Teodora Hudgens (born November 13, 1995, San Diego).[7] Hudgens's father is an American of Irish and Native American descent, and her mother is Filipina, who grew up in Manila, with Spanish, and Chinese descent.[8][6] Hudgens has been home-schooled since after her seventh-grade year at the Orange County High School of the Arts.

Starting at the age of eight, 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.[9] She made her feature film debut in Thirteen as Noel and appeared in the 2004 film Thunderbirds as Tintin,[10] appearing alongside Brady Corbet in both. Her [television] appearances include guest roles on Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Brothers García, Drake & Josh and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Career

2005-2007: High School Musical and debut album

Hudgens at the High School Musical: The Concert Tour.

Hudgens's breakout role has been playing Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel movie series High School Musical. Hudgens and Efron won the 2006 "Best Chemistry" award at the Teen Choice Awards for their roles.[11]. In 2006 based on her work in HSM and the associated sountrack, Hudgens launched her solo music career by signing a record deal with Hollywood Records after her cover of "Colors Of The Wind" for Disneymania 5.

Hudgens cites Celine Dion and Alicia Keys as her musical influences.[12]

Hudgens' debut album, entitled V, was released in late September 2006. V debuted on the Billboard 200 in early October 2006 at number twenty-four on the chart, with 34,000 copies sold that week.[13] Hudgens described V as a 'wide mix of things.' The first single was "Come Back to Me", while the second and final single was "Say OK". Hudgens was the opening act for The Cheetah Girls during their The Party's Just Begun Tour.[11] V was certified Gold on February 27, 2007.[14] Hudgens was named Female Breakout Singer of the year at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.[15]

Hudgens performing at the High School Musical: The Concert Tour.

Hudgens participated in the nationwide High School Musical:The Concert tour in fall 2006, performing the songs from the soundtrack album as well as the three singles from her debut album.[16] A performance of the concert was released in 2007 in DVD and album form. She sang the duet "Still There For Me" with Corbin Bleu for his debut album. Hudgens also appeared on the High School Musical 2 soundtrack.

2008-present: Identified and future projects

Her sophomore album, Identified, was released on July 1, 2008,[17] selling more than 22,000 copies during its first week. The first single from this album was "Sneakernight". At the same time, she went on the "Identified Summer Tour," to promote her albums in the U.S. and Mexico.

On January 11, 2008, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Hudgens would star in the comedy, Bandslam. Hudgens plays 15-year-old Sam, explained as an awkward outsider;[18] the film will have a mid-summer 2009 release.[19][20] Hudgens reprised her role as Gabriella in 2008's High School Musical 3: Senior Year and appeared on the movie's soundtrack. She also performed at the 81st Academy Awards in a musical number with other young actors involving the theme of Young Hollywood.[21] Hudgens' upcoming projects include starring roles in Sucker Punch, which will release in 2011, where she plays the role of Blondie, which she explains as the "tough one"[22][23] and the movie adaptation of Beastly release in 2010[24] where she will be joined by Alex Pettyfer, as Linda and Kyle, respectively.[25] Hudgens told Brazilian's Caras Magazine that she is planning to write songs on her new album based on her experiences. [26]

Endorsements

In 2007, Hudgens endorsed Mark Ecko's Eckō footwear line, including a tie-in with Sneakernight. [27] She was also featured in Sears' 2008 back-to-school campaign, along with Neutrogena currently, both on television and in print.[28]

Public image and personal life

Hudgens confirmed, in an October 2007 interview with Teen magazine, that she is dating her High School Musical series co-star Zac Efron and had been since the filming of High School Musical. [29] She bought her own house in 2008 which costs $2.75 million[30] In 2008, she was ranked as FHM's 62nd Sexiest Woman[31] and Maxim' lists.[32][33] She was included in People's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" 2008 and 2009 lists and has been the cover girl for several mainstream magazines, including CosmoGirl, Lucky and Self. [34]

On December 12, 2008, Hudgens was ranked #20 in the list of Forbes "High Earners Under 30".[35] Hudgens also graced the Hollywood's Top 11 Most Wanted Babe, at number 10.[36]

Controversies

Nude photo scandal

On September 6, 2007, controversy erupted after provocative photos of Hudgens surfaced online. Two showed her posing in suggestive lingerie, and another showed her nude. A statement from her publicist claims that the photo was taken privately and it was "unfortunate" that they were released on the Internet.[37] Hudgens later apologized, saying that she was "embarrassed over the situation" and regretted having "taken [those] photos."[38] Disney Channel spokeswoman Patti McTeague indicated that Disney will still be working with Hudgens, stating, "Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment. We hope she's learned a valuable lesson."[39]

Lawsuits

Hudgens was sued by music producer Johnny Vieira, who claims she reneged on a deal to share her earnings with him after he helped make her a star. In the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Vieira accuses Hudgens and father, Greg Hudgens, of breach of contract and fraud, seeking more than $27 million in damages.[40] According to the suit, they subsequently reached a settlement under which Hudgens agreed to pay Vieira a percentage of her earnings from her first three albums under her solo recording contract with Hollywood Records.[41] Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Malcolm Mackey also ordered the 20-year-old singer/actress to pay Johnny Vieira's attorneys $1,500 in attorneys' fees for having to go to court and get the order.[42] The case was settled on May 2, 2009 out of court on unreleased terms, nine days before trial.[43][44]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Other notes
2003 Thirteen Noel
2004 Thunderbirds Tintin
2006 High School Musical Gabriella Montez DCOM
2007 High School Musical 2 DCOM
2008 High School Musical 3: Senior Year Theatrical film
2009 Bandslam Sam
2010 Beastly Linda Lead star in project
2011 Sucker Punch Blondie in pre-production

TV appearances

Year Title Role Episode
2002 Still Standing Tiffany "Still Rocking"
The Brothers Garcia Lindsey/Tall Girl 2 episodes
Robbery Homicide Division Nicole at 10 "Had"
2005 Drake & Josh Rebbecca "Little Sibling"
Quintuplets Carmen "Coconut Kapow"
2006 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Corrie 4 episodes

Discography

Main article: Vanessa Hudgens discography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2006 Imagen Foundation Awards "Best Actress - Television" Nominated[45]
Teen Choice Awards "Choice TV Chemistry" (shared with Zac Efron) Won[46]
2007 "Choice Music: Breakout Artist - Female" Won[47]
Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress Nominated[48]
2008 Teen Choice Awards "Choice Hottie" Won[49]
2009 Kids Choice Awards "Favorite Female Movie Star" Won[50]
MTV Movie Awards "Breakthrough Female Performance" Nominated[51]
MTV Movie Awards "Best Kiss" (shared with Zac Efron) Nominated[52]

References

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  2. ^ Hasty, Katie (October 4, 2006). "Ludacris Scores Third No. 1 With 'Release Therapy'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-07-24. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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  4. ^ Borys Kit (The Hollywood Reporter) (January 11, 2008). "'Musical' star fills 'Will' bill". Retrieved 2008-01-11.
  5. ^ Zack Snyder adds two to 'Sucker Punch!' (April 20, 2009)
  6. ^ a b Ruben V. Nepales (August 9, 2007). "Vanessa Hudgens: 'I love being a Filipina '". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2007-09-18.
  7. ^ California Births 1905-1995
  8. ^ Lynn Barker (May 17, 2006). "Interview: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens: High School Musical". TeenHollywood. Retrieved 2007-01-06. Vanessa: Gosh, I'm everything. Pretty much I'm Filipino and Caucasian but within that, I'm Spanish, Chinese, American Indian, Irish.
  9. ^ "myspace.com/vanessahudgens". Vanessa Hudgens Official Myspace (biography). Retrieved 2007-06-20.
  10. ^ Thunderbirds (2004) Retrieved February 7, 2009
  11. ^ a b "Businesswire.com". Vanessa Hudgens will tour with the Cheetah Girls. Retrieved July 28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
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  13. ^ Katie Hasty (October 4, 2006). "Ludacris Scores Third No. 1 With 'Release Therapy'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  14. ^ V RIAA Certification (February 27, 2007). Retrieved November 2, 2008.
  15. ^ Cidoni, Michael (August 27, 2007). "'Pirates,' Sophia Bush Top Teen Awards". Associated Press. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  16. ^ Disney. "High School Musical The Concert". Disney. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
  17. ^ Vanessa Hudgens' New Song Leaked! The Insider Retrieved January 3, 2009
  18. ^ Graff's 'Bandslam' teens are wise beyond their years LaTimes.com (May 3, 2009)
  19. ^ Bandslam on Comingsoon.net
  20. ^ "Musical star fills 'Will' bill". Hollywood Reporter. January 11, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
  21. ^ Zac and Vanessa to perform at the Oscars(2009) February 20, 2009
  22. ^ Vanessa Hudgens on Sucker Punch "It's Set In A Brothel"
  23. ^ [1] Sucker Punch > Coming Soon
  24. ^ Vanessa Hudgens Gets 'Beastly'
  25. ^ Vanessa Hudgens getting 'Beastly' with British Boy
  26. ^ http://www.sponkit.com/vanessa-hudgens-does-brazils-caras-magazine/
  27. ^ "Vanessa Hudgens: Marc Ecko Incredible". Eckō.
  28. ^ "New Neutrogena Spokesperson:Vanessa Hudgens". Neutrogena.
  29. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20208685,00.html
  30. ^ 'High School Musical's' Vanessa Hudgens buys Studio City home for $2.75 million
  31. ^ List of 2008's sexiest women in the world Retrieved July 11, 2008.
  32. ^ Vanessa Hudgens got on Maxim's Hot 100 List Retrieved July 12, 2008.
  33. ^ Young Hot Hollywood Retrieved May 11, 2009.
  34. ^ Vanessa Hudgens Lucky Magazine Cover Retrieved October 12, 2008.
  35. ^ "High Earners Under 30". (December 12, 2008) Forbes. Retrieved 2008-1213.
  36. ^ Top 11 Most Wanted Babe (May 2, 2009)
  37. ^ Vanessa Hudgens Nude Photo: "It Is Unfortunate This Has Become Public". (September 6, 2007) USMagazine.com. Accessed 2008-09-09.
  38. ^ Vanessa Hudgens 'Embarrassed,' Apologizes for Nude Photo. (September 8, 2007) People.com. Accessed 2008-09-09.
  39. ^ Gina Keating and Sue Zeidler (September 7, 2007). Disney backs star after her apology for nude photo Reuters.com. Accessed 2008-09-09.
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  47. ^ Jennifer McDonnell (July 31, 2007). 2007 Teen Choice Awards Winners. Montreal Gazette. Accessed 2008-09-23.
  48. ^ 28th Annual Young Artist Awards (2007). Accessed 2008-09-23.
  49. ^ Teen |Choice (2008). Accessed 2008-09-23.
  50. ^ Kids Choice (2009). Accessed 2009-02-07.
  51. ^ [2]
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