Now in Hollywood, as well as around the world, Vanessa Hudgens is becoming more and more popular. Although her filmography is not rich, it includes several really high-quality films. In addition, her popularity as a singer is also growing every year. By the way, in 2010, Vanessa received the award as "Best Actress of the Future" - the film industry gurus believe that her potential is huge.
Brief biography of the actress
The future celebrity was born December 14, 1988 in the city of Salinas, in the state of California. Her parents are Gina and Greg Hudgensons. Vanessa studied at Orange County High School. But after the seventh grade, the family decided that it was better for the girl to study at home. Therefore, she studied the high school program on her own.
It should be noted that the artistry of Vanessa was already evident in childhood. She always loved to sing and from time to time arranged excellent musical performances for parents and guests. In addition, the girl actively participated in the life of the local musical theater. Thanks to a clear and gentle voice, she managed to get the best roles. That is how Vanessa Hudgens appeared on the scene.
The growth of the actress is 160 centimeters with a weight of not more than fifty kilograms. By the way, she regularly visits the gym, SPA salons, cosmetology centers and a nutritionist’s office, as she always wants to stay in shape.
The beginning of an acting career
Over time, the Hudgens family moved to Los Angeles, where Vanessa decided to become an actress. Her career path was not easy. Nevertheless, from time to time, the girl managed to pass auditions on commercial television - she often starred in commercials.
For one of the roles in the TV series Five Twins, Vanessa Hudgens was proposed. Her filmography begins with this project.
The debut in the big movie begins with a drama called "Thirteen", which was released in 2003. This story reveals all aspects of adolescent life, including the carelessness of parents, the "street" rules of popularity and the first relationship with the opposite sex. Here Vanessa got the role of Noel. Unfortunately, this picture was not successful at the box office, so the actress did not bring much fame.
In 2004, another film with the participation of Vanessa was released. This is the "Harbingers of the Storm", where the actress got the role of Tintin. Unfortunately, this picture was also not very popular.
These films with Vanessa Hudgens did not become famous, but made it possible for the directors and producers of Hollywood to appreciate the talent of the girl.
By the way, until 2005, the actress regularly starred in an advertisement for swimwear.
On top of popularity
The turning point in the career of the actress falls on 2006. It was at this time that the family musical comedy from the Disney studio “Cool Musical” appeared on the screens (by the way, this film appeared in Russia later, in 2008). Here, the main role of Gabriella Montez is masterfully performed by Vanessa Hudgens. The filmography of the actress from this moment changes dramatically - she begins to offer roles in larger productions.
Popularity came unexpectedly, since no one had counted on such success - the next morning after the premiere, the girl woke up already famous throughout the country.
By the way, Vanessa’s success does not end there. In the same 2006, she made her debut as a singer, as she signed a contract with Hollywood Records and released her first solo album, entitled "V". Already in 2007, Vanessa received the "Teen Choice Award" and the title "Best Newcomer."
Vanessa Hudgens: filmography
The young actress plunged headlong into work. The following year 2007, the sequel to the film called Cool Musical: Vacations was shot. Vanessa also took part in the filming of the third part of the film called “Cool Musical: Graduation”, which was released in 2008.
Naturally, these are not all films with the participation of Vanessa Hudgens. In particular, in 2009, the world saw a comedy called Bandslam, where she got the role of Sam. In 2011, the picture “Terribly Beautiful” is released - a modern interpretation of the fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast”, where the actress naturally plays the beauty.
In 2012, Vanessa takes part in two projects at once: the adventure action movie Journey: The Mysterious Island and the satirical teen comedy Jumping Holidays.
In 2013, Vanessa appears on the screens in the role of Cindy Paulson in the thriller about the serial killer “Frozen Earth”. In the same year, she gets the role of Petra in the comedy horror film "Grab and Run."
The personal life of the actress
Vanessa is an extremely purposeful girl who is ready to work constantly. Over the past few years of her Hollywood career, she starred in films of various genres, thereby demonstrating her ability to transform. As for her relationship with the opposite sex, in 2007 she met with Zac Efron (partner in Classy Musical), and then with Josh Hutcherson. Since 2011, her boyfriend is
Austin Butler.In 2007, the young star caused a real scandal, as the old photos somehow got into the press, in which Vanessa poses naked. The young actress apologized to representatives of the Disney company. Despite the mass of rumors and such an unpleasant situation, the studio continues to cooperate with Vanessa.