“I just love expanding my horizons and growing as an artist. The only way you get to do that is by doing something that scares you or takes you out of your comfort zone.”

American actress and singer

Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Born in 1988, she made her feature film debut in Thirteen (2003) and became widely known for playing Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical films from 2006 to 2008. She later released two albums through Hollywood Records, V in 2006 and Identified in 2008. Her work spans both acting and music, with her best-known role coming from a film series that reached a large mainstream audience.