The Vanessa Hudgens Handbook - Everything you need to know about Vanessa Hudgens

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Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer, who is best known for her portrayal of the character Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical series. She also earned critical acclaim for her role in the 2009 film Bandslam.

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In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about her Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Vanessa Hudgens, Thirteen (film), Thunderbirds (film), High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Bandslam, Beastly (film), Sucker Punch (film), Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Gimme Shelter (2012 film), The Frozen Ground, High School Musical, High School Musical 2, Robot Chicken.

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Articles Vanessa Hudgens Thirteen (film) Thunderbirds (film) High School Musical 3: Senior Year Bandslam Beastly (film) Sucker Punch (film) Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Gimme Shelter (2012 film) The Frozen Ground High School Musical High School Musical 2 Robot Chicken

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Vanessa Hudgens

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Vanessa Hudgens at the My Habit launch at Skylight West Studios in May 2011

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Background information

Vanessa Anne Hudgens

December 14, 1988 Salinas, California, United States

[1] Pop, dance

Actress, singer

2002–present

Hollywood

[2] VanessaHudgensOfficial.com

[3] [4] Vanessa Anne Hudgens(born December is an American actress and singer, who is best known for14, 1988) [5] her portrayal of the character Gabriella Montez in theHigh School Musicalseries. She also earned critical acclaim [6] for her role in the 2009 filmBandslam. As an actress, Hudgens has appeared in several television programs includingQuintuplets,Still Standing,The Brothers Garca,Drake & Josh, andThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She made her screen debut in the 2003 drama Thirteenas Noel. She got her first starring role in the 2004 science-fiction-adventureThunderbirdsas Tintin. Hudgens' debut albumV was released on September 26, 2006. The album entered theBillboard200 at number [7] twenty four, and was later certified Gold. Hudgens released her second album,Identified, on July 1, 2008 in the U.S. Hudgens' fame has also been marked by scandal caused by the release of private, self-taken nude photographs on the Internet without her permission.

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Early life Hudgens was born in Salinas, California, and has lived with her parents throughout the West Coast from Oregon to Southern California. Her mother Gina (nae Guangco), held a succession of office jobs, and her father Gregory [3] [4] [8] Hudgens was a firefighter. She has a younger sister, Stella Hudgens, who is also an actress. She was raised as [9] a Roman Catholic Hudgens is of mixed cultural background, as her father is of Irish and Native American descent, [4] [10] and her mother, a native of Manila Philippines, is of Chinese-Filipino-Spanish descent. All of her grandparents [11] were musicians. Starting at the age of eight, Hudgens performed in musical theater as a singer, and appeared in local productions of [12] Carousel,The Wizard of Oz,The King and I,The Music Man, andCinderella, among others. Two years after her career in stage plays and musicals, she started auditioning for commercials and television shows, and her family [11] [13] moved to Los Angeles after she won a role in a television commercial. Her acting career started at the age of [14] [15] 15, and she briefly attended Orange County High School of the Arts, followed by homeschooling with tutors.

Acting career In 2003, Hudgens played a minor role in the independent drama filmThirteen, in which she played Noel, a friend of a lead character Tracy, (played by Evan Rachel Wood). The film was critically successful, receiving generally favorable reviews, and its receipts surpassed its $4 million budget. Hudgens subsequently landed a role in the 2004 science fiction-adventure filmThunderbirdsas Tintin. This film was commercially and critically unsuccessful, and received heavy criticism throughout the Internet prior to its release. In late 2005 Hudgens appeared in television shows such asQuintuplets,Still Standing,The Brothers Garc a,Drake & Josh, andThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody. In late 2005 she landed her breakout role of shy and meek Gabriella [16] Montez inHigh School MusicalHer, opposite to Zac Efron. [17] [18] performance received numerous nominations and awards. With the success of the film, theBBCthat Hudgens would be a predicted [19] "household name" in the US.

Hudgens on November 12, 2008, at the Melbourne premiere ofHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year, which was both critically and commercially successful

In 2007, Hudgens reprised her role as Gabriella Montez in the sequel [20] ofHigh School Musical,High School Musical 2. Virginia Heffernan ofTV Reviewdescribed Hudgens performance as "matte," as she [21] "glows like a proper inganue".

Hudgens reprised her role as Gabriella Montez inHigh School [22] Musical 3: Senior Year. Her performance in the film prompted her [23] win for "Favorite Movie Actress" in the 2009 Kids Choice Awards.

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AfterHigh School Musical, Hudgens remarked that she will focus on acting and [24] films while "taking a break" from her music career as a solo artist. She played a supporting role in a musical comedyBandslam, which was released theatrically [25] [26] on August 14, 2009. Hudgens plays "Sa5m", a 15-year-old awkward [27] freshman with untapped talents. AlthoughBandslamwas commercially [28] unsuccessful, Hudgens's performance received praise from critics. David Waddington of theNorth Wales Pioneernoted that Hudgens "outshines the rest of the cast, failing to fit in with the outcast narrative and making the inevitable [29] climactic ending all the more expected," and Philip French ofThe Guardian [30] compared her acting to Thandie Newton and Dorothy Parker.

Hudgens performed a musical number with other artists during the 81st Academy [31] Hudgens at the premiere of Awards. Hudgens later provided voice roles in an episode of Robot Chicken. Bandslam, August 6, 2009. Her Hudgens' involvement inBeastly, a film based on Alex Flinn's novel of the same portrayal of Sa5m garnered her [32] name, was announced in early 2009. She played one of the main characters in critical acclaim. the film, Linda Taylor. Hudgens described her as, "...the "beauty" of the story but [33] not the stereotypical beauty everyone thinks of." Along withBeastlyco-star, Alex Pettyfer, Hudgens was [34] recognized asShoWestHudgens was later cast in an action film,stars of Tomorrow. Sucker Punch,directed by [35] Zack Snyder. She played Blondie, an institutionalized girl in an asylum. The film was released in March 2011.

After so many years, Hudgens returned to theater productions and starred in the musicalRentMimi. The stage as [36] production ran from August–Hollywood Bowl. 68, 2010 at the Her involvement in the production drew negative comments, but director Neil Patrick Harris defended his decision with casting Hudgens by saying, "Vanessa [Hudgens] is awesome. She's a friend. I asked her to come in and sing to make sure she had the chops for it. And she [37] was very committed and seemed great."

In October 2010, it was announced that Hudgens will be joining the sequel to the 2008 filmJourney to the Center of [38] the Earthalongside Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson, playing Hutcherson's love interest. In April 2011, it was reported that she would star in an indie film,Gimme Shelterwith Brendan Fraser, written and directed by Ron [39] Krauss. Hudgens will also play Cindy Paulson inThe Frozen Ground, a film based on the Robert Hansen case [40] wherein she plays as his only victim who escaped. She co-stars with John Cusack and Nicolas Cage. In November 2011, Hudgens announced on her official website that she will be starring with Selena Gomez, James [41] Franco and Emma Roberts inSpring Breakers.

Music career [42] Hudgens received a recording contract with Hollywood Records. On September 2006 her debut album entitledVwas released. It charted [7] on theBillboard200 at number twenty-four, and was certified Gold [43] on February 27, 2007. Her first single, "Come Back to Me" became her highest-charting single. Her second single was "Say OK". [44] Billboardreaders chose "V" as the seventh best album of the year. Hudgens was named Female Breakout Singer of the year at the 2007 [45] Teen Choice Awards.

Hudgens also participated in the nationwideHigh School Musical: The Concerttour in fall 2006, performing the songs from the soundtrack [46] album as well as the three songs from her debut album. She sang the duet "Still There For Me" with Corbin Bleu for his debut album.

Hudgens with Drew Seeley at theHigh School Musical: The Concert3, 2007tour, January

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In December 2007, she sang to George Bush, who was then the president of the U.S., and his family, at The National [47] Building Museum in Washington, D.C. with other singers at a Christmas event. [48] Her second album,Identified,which received generally favorable reviews, was released on July 1, 2008, debuting [49] at #23 on theBillboardalbum's lead single was "Sneakernight", which was a moderate commercial200. The [50] [51] success, peaking at #88 on theBillboardand #94 on the Australian Singles Chart. Hudgens'sHot 100 [52] Identified Summer Tourbegan on August 1, 2008 and ended on September 9 of the same year.

Image and personal life [53] Her height is 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m).Us Weeklysaid Hudgens and herHigh School Musicalseries co-star Zac Efron "met in 2005 while making the firstHigh [54] School MusicalTheflick, and became a romantic item about two years later." two were paired together during the audition process and got the part because of [55] [54] their chemistry. The two ended their relationship in December 2010. [56] In 2006, Hudgens's earnings were estimated to be $2 million. Hudgens was included inForbesrichest list in early 2007, and theForbesarticle noted that she [57] was included inYoung Hollywood's Top Earning-StarsDecember 12,. On 2008, Hudgens was ranked #20 in the list ofForbes30",Earners Under  "High [58] [59] having reported to have an estimated earnings of $3 million in 2008. She was number 62 atFHM's Sexiest Women in the World of 2008 and number 42 in [60] [61] [62] the 2009 list. Hudgens is also featured inMaxim's lists. She was [63] Hudgens at the LG Mobile Phone included inPeople's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" 2008 and 2009 lists. Touch event in May 2010 [64]

[65] [66] Hudgens was represented by William Morris Agency but she signed on to Creative Artists Agency in 2011. [67] [68] Hudgens also promotes Neutrogena and was the 2008 featured celebrity for Sears' back-to school campaign. [69] She was a spokesperson for Mark Ecko products. But in late 2009, she ended the 2-year contract with Ecko [70] products. Hudgens regularly volunteers for charitable activities, including those for Best Buddies [71] [72] [73] [74] International, Lollipop Theater Network, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the VH1 Save The [75] Music Foundation. Hudgens is also featured inA Very Special Christmas Vol.7disc which benefits the Special [76] Olympics. Hudgens is also part of the "Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C): Change The Odds" along with other [77] Hollywood stars including Zac Efron, Dakota Fanning, Kristen Bell, and others. On September 6, 2007, photos of Hudgens appeared online, one showing her posing in lingerie and another showing 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. Hudgens later apologized, saying that she was "embarrassed over the situation" and [78] regretted having "taken [those] photos." Hudgens subsequently released a statement indicating that she declined [79] to comment further on the scandal.OK!magazine speculated that Hudgens would be dropped fromHigh School [80] Musical 3as a result of the images. The Walt Disney Company denied the reports, saying, "Vanessa has [81] [82] [83] apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment. We hope she's learned a valuable lesson." In August 2009, another set of pictures showing Hudgens topless emerged on the Internet. Hudgens's representatives [84] [85] did not comment, though her lawyers requested the removal of the pictures from the Internet. In late 2009, Hudgens sued "www.moejackson.com" for posting nude 'self-portrait photographs' of her taken on a mobile phone in [86] a private home. Hudgens later commented on the photos' impact on her career in the October issue ofAllurewith, "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.' If anything, it makes it more embarrassing, because that was a private thing. It's screwed up that someone screwed me over like that. At least some people are learning from my

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Apple

Kailani

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Gabriella Montez

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Gimme Shelter

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High School Musical 2

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Beastly

[87] [88] mistake." According toUs Weekly, further pictures were released on the internet March as well as a15, 2011 nude video. Brian Schall sued Hudgens in 2007 for an alleged "breach of contract"; according to the suit, Schall claims he [89] advanced costs and expenses on Hudgens's behalf for her songwriting and recording career. Schall claims Hudgens owed him $150,000 after helping her earn more than $5 million for her music career. Hudgens argues that she was underage to sign her contract in October 2005 as she was just 16 then. She subsequently disaffirmed it on October 9, 2008. Papers filed in court by her lawyer say California's Family Code "provides that the contract of a [90] minor is voidable and may be disaffirmed before (age 18) or within a reasonable time afterward." In 2008, Hudgens was sued by Johnny Vieira, who claims he was owed a share of Hudgens' advances, royalties and merchandising revenue in exchange for his management services. Vieira accuses Hudgens of abandoning her talent [91] team as soon as she became a commercial name in theHigh School Musicalearly May 2009, the case wasera. In [92] settled.

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Vanessa Hudgens

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Lindy Taylor

Sa5m

Gabriella Montez

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Tintin

Thunderbirds

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The Frozen Ground

Noel

2012

2012

2012

Bandslam

Sucker Punch

2011

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Post-Production

Lead role, Disney Channel Original Movie

Blondie

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Tiffany

Rebecca

Theatre [93] bRent–Mimi Marquez (Hollywood Bowl, 2010)

"Choice Hottie"

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"Best Actress–Television"

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"Choice Movie Actress: Music/Dance"

"Choice Music: Breakout Artist–Female"

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Teen Choice Awards

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Teen Choice Awards

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Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special (Comedy or Drama)–Leading Young Actress

"Choice TV Chemistry" (shared with Zac Efron)

"New Tunes" (Season 4: Episode 37)

"Choice Movie: Liplock" (shared with Zac Efron)

"Favorite Movie Actress"

Corrie

"Especially the Animal Keith Crofford" (Season 4: Episode 19)

"Had" (Season 1: Episode 10)

Television

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Quintuplets

"Choice Hottie"

2006

"Breakthrough Female Performance"

The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Still Standing

"Best Kiss" (shared with Zac Efron)

Vanessa Hudgens

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2009

MTV Movie Awards

Awards and nominations

2008

2006

[94]

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Won

[95]

Teen Choice Awards

Nominated

"Choice TV Breakout Star"

Nominated

Teen Choice Awards

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Imagen Foundation Awards

Teen Choice Awards

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Nominated

Award

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Discography bV(2006) bIdentified(2008)

Robot Chicken

Lara Lor-Van/Butterbear/Erin Esurance

Link

Nicole

Lindsay

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Carmen

2007

2007

2009

Kids Choice Awards

2009

Nominated

MTV Movie Awards

Won

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"Still Rocking" (Season 1: Episode 4)

The Brothers Garcia

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2006

2003

Drake & Josh

2005

Young Artist Award

Robbery Homicide Division

Title

Teen Choice Awards

Season 2 Recurring role

"Little Sibling" (Season 3: Episode 13)

"The Coconut Kapow" (Season 1: Episode 22)

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2006

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Vanessa Hudgens

2010

2011

2011

2011

ShoWest

People's Choice Awards

Teen Choice Awards

Teen Choice Awards

References

"Female Star Of Tomorrow"

"Favorite Movie Star Under 25"

"Red Carpet Fashion Icon - Female"

"Choice Movie: Liplock" (shared with Alex Pettyfer)

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