Vanessa Anne Hudgens

Mini-bio: Vanessa Anne Hudgens, sometimes billed as Vanessa Hudgens, (born December 14, 1988 in Salinas, California) is an American actress and singer.

She made her screen debut in 2003 and appeared in the Hollywood films Thirteen and Thunderbirds, before coming to fame in the 2006 hit Disney Channel film, High School Musical.

Hudgens also began a music career and released her debut album, entitled V, in 2006.

In 2007, Hudgens became the spokesperson for Neutrogena.

Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born on December 14, 1988; her younger sister, Stella Hudgens, is also an actress. She has been home-schooled since the seventh grade. Her parents are Greg Hudgens and Gina Guangco.

Hudgens had released her sophomore album, Identified in July 1, 2008 in the US. She will be portraying the role of Sam in the film Bandslam, this July 31, 2009. She is also in talks to star in Zack Snyder's next film, Sucker Punch.

VITAL STATS Vanessa Hudgens Information: Eye color: Brown Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) Nicknames: Baby V, Nessa, Nesquick, V-nessa, Van, VHud Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Ethnicities: Filipino, Chinese, Spanish, Irish and American Indian. Talent: Singing, Acting and Dancing Resides In: Studio City, California Family Parents: Greg Hudgens and Gina Guanco Younger Sister: Stella Hudgens Pet: a toy poodle named Shadow Favorites Food: Chocolate and Sushi Color: Red Season: Summer Animal: Cheetah Time: Night Subject: Science Movie Genre: Horror Flowers: Roses and Lilies Looks Up To: Natalie Wood Celebrity Crush: Matt Damon