Vanessa Hudgens or Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an American who is a popular actress, producer, and singer. She is in the industry since 1998, works with the genres pop and R&B, and plays vocals.
She has worked in several famous movies like ‘Bad Boys for Life’, ‘The Princess Switch: Second Act’, ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Spring Breakers, ‘Beastly, Sucker Punch’, and ‘Bandslam’.
Vanessa Hudgens Wiki/Biography
Born on 14 December 1988, Vanessa’s age is 32 years as of March 2021. She was born in a well-to-do family from Salinas, California, the United States. She was raised on West Coast from Oregon to Southern California. She is known to hold an American nationality and has her belief in the non-denominational Christian religion.
Vanessa Hudgens Childhood Photo
She completed her early schooling at the Guajome Park Academy, California, the United States.
Later, she enrolled herself at the Orange County School of the Arts. She, from the very beginning of her school days, was more interested In acting and singing rather than in studying. She participates in a lot of competitions and has worked hard.
| Full Name | Vanessa Hudgens (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) |
| Net Worth | $16 Million |
| Date of Birth | 14 December 1988 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Salinas, California, United States |
| Profession | Actress, Producer and Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Salinas, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| School | Guajome Park Academy, California, United States Orange County School of the Arts, California, United States |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Family, Boyfriend & Relationships
Her father’s name was Mr. Gregory Hudgens, who was a firefighter by profession, while her mother’s name is Mrs. Gina Guangco, who had a succession of many jobs by profession.
Vanessa Hudgens Father
Vanessa Hudgens Mother
She also has one younger sibling, her sister’s name is Stella Hudgens who is also a famous actress by profession.
Vanessa Hudgens Sister
Vanessa Hudgens Family
Vanessa’s marital status is unmarried. In her past, she has dated Zac Efron, Josh Hutcherson, and Austin Butler.
| Father Name | Gregory Hudgens |
| Mother Name | Gina Guangco |
| Sister Name | Stella Hudgens |
| Boyfriend | Zac Efron, Josh Hutcherson and Austin Butler |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Physical Appearance
Vanessa Hudgens is a beautiful-looking hot and gorgeous actress in the industry. She is known for her charming and attractive personality. She has a cute smile, adorable looks, and a slim body.
She owns a slim figure, with her figure measurements measuring 34-24-34 inches approximately. She is 5 feet and 1 inch in height, and her body weight is around 50 Kg. She has beautiful and silky black hair and also has beautiful mesmerizing dark brown colored eyes.
Career
Vanessa Hudgens started her career by performing as a singer in musical theatre. In the year 1998, she worked in the stage show titled “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” as Cindy-Lou Who in the Old Globe Theater, and the stage show titled ‘The King and I’.
In the year 1999, she worked in the stage shows titled ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as Dorothy Gale and ‘Damn Yankees’.
In the year 2000, she worked in the stage show titled ‘Cinderella as Cinderella, and ‘The Little Mermaid’ as Sebastian.
In the year 2001, she worked in the stage shows titled “Charlotte’s Web” as Fern Arable and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ as Quasimodo.
In the year 2002, she also starred in an episode of each of the TV series titled ‘Still Standing’ as Tiffany and ‘Robbery Homicide Division’ as Nicole. The same year she also worked in the stage shows titled ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘Carousel’.
In the year 2003, she starred in the film titled ‘Thirteen’ as Noel. The same year she also starred in an episode of the TV series titled ‘The Brothers Gracia’ as Lindsay. The same year she also worked in the stage shows titled ‘Evita’, and ‘The Music Man.
In the year 2004, she starred in the film titled ‘Thunderbirds’ as Tin-Tin Kyrano.
In the year 2005, she starred in an unaired pilot episode of the TV series titled ‘Keke and Jamal’ as Camille, and in an episode of the TV series titled ‘Quintuplets’.
In the year 2006, she starred in an episode of each of the TV series titled ‘Drake & Josh’ as Rebecca, ‘High School Musical’ as Gabriella Montez, and in 4 episodes of ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ as Corrie. This year she also released her studio album titled ‘V’. This year she also released her soundtrack album titled ‘High School Musical’. This year she has also sung singles as a lead artist titled ‘Breaking Free’ and ‘Come Back to Me’.
This year she has also sung a song as a featured artist titled “We’re All in this Together. This year she has also sung some charted songs titled ‘Start of Something New’, “What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)’, and ‘When There was me and You’. This year she also went on the High School Musical: The Concert tour and also did an opening act at “The Party’s Just Begun Tour”, with the Cheetah Girls.
In the year 2007, she starred in the TV film titled ‘High School Musical 2′ as Gabriella Montez’. This year she also released her soundtrack album titled ‘High School Musical 2’. This year she has also sung singles as a lead artist titled ‘Say OK’, ‘You are the Music in Me’, and ‘Gotta Go My Own Way. This year she has also sung a song as a featured artist titled ‘What Time is it?’ This year she also sung a promotional single titled “Let’s Dance”. This year she also sung some charted songs titled ‘Work this Out’, ‘Everyday’, and ‘All for One. This year she made appearances at the songs titled ‘Colors of the Wind’ and Still There for ME’.
In the year 2008, she starred in the film titled ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ as Gabriella Montez. This year she also released her studio album titled ‘Identified’. This year she also released her soundtrack album titled ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’. This year she has also sung singles as a lead artist titled ‘Sneakernight’ and ‘Right Here, Right Now. This year she also sings as a featured artist titled ‘Now or Never and ‘A Night to Remember. This year she also sung some charted songs titled ‘Identified’, ‘Can I Have This Dance?’, ‘Just Wanna Be With You’, and ‘High School Musical. This year she also went on the ‘Identified summer Tour’.
In the year 2009, she starred in the film titled ‘Bandslam as Sa5m, and the documentary titled ‘The Ultimate Idol’ as herself. This year she also voiced in the voice of Lara Lor-Van / Butterbear / Erin Esurance in an episode of the TV series titled ‘Robot Chicken’. This year she made appearances at the songs titled ‘Everything I Own’ and ‘Winter Wonderland.
In the year 2010, she worked in the stage show titled ‘Rent’ as Mimi Marquez at the Hollywood Bowl. In the year 2011, she starred in the films titled ‘Beastly’ as Lindy Tailor and ‘Sucker Punch as Blonde.
In the year 2012, she starred in the films titled ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ as Kailani Laguatan and ‘Spring Breakers’ as Candy. The same year she also starred In an episode of the TV series titled “Punk’D” as herself. The same year she also worked in the stage show titled ‘The 24 Hours Play’ as Vanessa at Broadway.
In the year 2013, she starred in the films titled ‘The Frozen Ground’ as Cindy Paulson, ‘Machete Kills’ as Cereza Desdemona, ‘Gimme Shelter’ as Agnes’ Apple’ Bailey, and in the short film titled ‘Choose You’ as Ex-girlfriend. The same year she starred in the TV documentary titled ‘Inner Circle’ as herself. This year she also sung a promotional single titled ‘$$$ex’.
In the year 2015, she starred in the film titled ‘Freaks of Nature’ as Lorelei. The same year she also worked in the stage show titled ‘Gigi’ as Gigi at the Kennedy Center / Broadway. This year she also released her soundtrack album titled ‘Gigi (New Broadway Cast Recording)’.
In the year 2016, she starred in the TV specials titled ‘High School Musical: 10th Anniversary’ as herself and ‘Grease: Live’ as Betty Rizzo. This year she also released her soundtrack album titled ‘Grease: Live – Music from the Television Event’.
In the year 2017, she starred in the lead role of Emily Locke in the TV series titled ‘Powerless’, and in an episode of each of the TV series titled ‘Running Wild With Bear Grylls’, and ‘Drop the Mic’ both as herself. From the year 2017 to 2018, she starred in 2 seasons of the TV show titled ‘So You Think You Can Dance. This year she also sang a song titled ‘Reminding Me.
Net Worth
As of 2021, Vanessa Hudgens’s net worth is $16 Million approximately. She majorly earns through her various filming and singing projects.
Controversies
In the year 2016, Vanessa craved her initials within a heart in a rock at ‘Coconino National Forest’. She uploaded this on her [personal Instagram feed. She was made to pay $ 1,000 for the damage to the US Forest Service.
In the year 2020, she made a video titled ‘Ineveitable’ that she posted on social media. This video said that people would die from the COVID 19 pandemic. In this video, she minimized the impact of the disease and indirectly said no to preventive measures. She later had to apologize for her insensitive remarks.
Awards
So far, Vanessa Hudgens has been nominated for 53 awards, out of which she has won 16. She has won awards from Radio Disney Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Kids’ Choice Awards, ShoWest, Australian Kids’ Choice Awards, Young Hollywood Awards, Broadway.com Audio Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Broadway World Washington DC Awards, and Napa Valley Film Festival.
Apart from these, she has been nominated for Imagen Foundation Awards, Young Artists Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards.
Facts and Information
All the grandparents of Vanessa were musicians. In 2016, her father died due to cancer, and he was of French, Irish, and Native American descent, while his mother is a Filipino from Manila, Philippines.
She has claimed that she likes eating chocolate and sushi. She also said that she hates carrots. She said that carrots made her gag.
