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Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer who first rose to fame for her role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" and its sequels. Born on December 14, 1988, in Salinas, California, Hudgens has Filipino, Irish, and Native American ancestry. Her career started in musical theater before she made the transition to films and television shows.
After the success of "High School Musical," Hudgens pursued a music career, releasing her debut album "V" in 2006, which was certified gold. She released her second album, "Identified," in 2008. Hudgens has also starred in a variety of films across different genres, including "Bandslam" (2009), "Beastly" (2011), "Sucker Punch" (2011), and "Spring Breakers" (2012). She received critical acclaim for her role in "Gimme Shelter" (2013), where she played a pregnant teenager fleeing her abusive mother.
Beyond acting and singing, Hudgens has worked in theater, starring in the title role of the Broadway musical "Gigi" in 2015 and participating in the live television productions of "Grease" (as Rizzo) in 2016 and "Rent: Live" (as Maureen Johnson) in 2019.
Hudgens has also made appearances on television shows and has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including supporting cancer research and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She continues to act in films and television, maintaining a presence in the entertainment industry with a diverse career that spans acting, singing, and dancing.
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