Vanessa Hudgens in GQ

Vanessa Hudgens appears in GQ May 2008 issue.

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. 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.In regards to her ethnic background, Vanessa was quoted: "Pretty much I'm Filipino and Caucasian, but within that, I'm Spanish, Chinese, American Indian, Irish."Hudgens' largest role among teenage audiences has been starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical, which premiered in January 2006. Hudgens stars as shy, intelligent Gabriella Montez. And her partner in High School Musical is Zac Efron known as Troy.