Vanessa Hudgens

Birth Name:

Vanessa Anne Hudgens

Birth Place:

Salinas, California, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Her debut album "V" was certified gold by the RIAA in 2007
Ranked #20 in the Forbes list of "High Earners Under 30" in 2008
Was honored at the 2012 Variety Power of Youth Awards for her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Got her start in acting in local theatre productions of musicals, such as "Evita" and "Carousel․"
Quote: "[On her acting] "I'm such a kid at heart and when I get to be a kid, that's when I'm happiest, and I think that's when I get to shine the brightest․""
Originated the role of Gigi in the 2015 Broadway production "Gigi․"
Well known for her role in the Disney movie franchise "High School Musical․"

2006Imagen Award - Best Actress - Television:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Breakout Star:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Chemistry:Winner
2007Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress:Nominated
2009Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Winner
2009MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
2009MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Performance Female:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Music/Dance:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Liplock:Nominated
2011Golden Schmoes - Best T&A of the Year:Nominated
2011Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Liplock:Nominated
2012Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy:Nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award - Actress Most in Need of a New Agent:Nominated
2013Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
2014Pioneering Spirit Award - Pioneering Spirit Rising Star:Winner
2014MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
2020People's Choice Award - Favorite Female Movie Star:Nominated
2020People's Choice Award - Favorite Action Movie Star:Nominated
2021Kids' Choice Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Musical Moment:Nominated

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