Vanessa Hudgens starred in High School Musical 3 in 2008, and went on tour in support of her Identified album. In 2009, Hudgens will star in the comedy Bandslam, a movie about teenagers drawn together by their love of music.
She became the spokesperson for Neutrogena in ’08, and also presented at the MTV VMAs, which makes us think we’ll be seeing even more of this fresh-faced beauty throughout ’09.
Before rising to fame as Gabrielle Montez in the High School Musical series, Vanessa Hudgens made appearances in films like Thirteen and Thunderbirds, as well as on TV shows like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. After becoming a star, she pursued a music career, and has released two albums -- V and Identified -- on Hollywood Records, though neither album sold particularly well. However, her undeniable cuteness and sweet demeanor continue to make her a hot commodity.