Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. After making her feature film debut in Thirteen (2003), Hudgens rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), which brought her significant mainstream success.
The success of the first film led to Hudgens' acquiring a recording contract with Hollywood Records, with whom she released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified (2008).
Vanessa Hudgens Jokes 'High School Musical' Will Never Die Thanks to Fans (Exclusive)
etonline.comVanessa Hudgens will always be synonymous with. It's been nearly 15 years since the sequel hit theaters and fans can't stop singing some of the film's best hits, and the 33-year-old's reminded it of that every day.Hudgens spoke to ET's Lauren Zima ahead of her hosting gig at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards and she revealed being blown away how time has flown by since premiered in August 2007.
Hudgens, who played the lovable Gabriella Montez, said that part of her life feels like a lifetime ago but there's a new generation keeping that part of her life vividly alive.«The fact is kids are still watching it,» Hudgens tells ET. «Kids are still being introduced to it.
I just saw 'Gotta Go My Own Way' is trending on TikTok.» As she finished that sentence, Hudgens looked into the camera and said, «It never dies, thanks to you guys!»«Gotta Go On My Own» is her collaboration with Zac Efron for the sequel.
All joking aside, Hudgens understands the significance of the franchise for the younger generation. And she understands because the 1961 classic proved instrumental in shaping her life and, ultimately, her career.«The fact is I would not have been into musical theater if it wasn't for Natalie Wood in ,» she explained. «She will always be Maria to me.
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