Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens is a Filipina-American actress and singer who became a star after playing Gabriella in High School Musical! She loves singing, acting, and exploring her Filipino heritage.

Birthplace: Salinas, California, USA   
Birth Date: December 14, 1988   
Field: Film & Music

Star of Disney’s High School Musical trilogy

Actress in The Princess Switch movies

Performs at concerts and global events

Role model for creativity and kindness

Vanessa inspires kids to dream big and be proud of who they are.

She visits the Philippines to learn more about her mom’s homeland.