Vanessa Hudgens' High School Graduation

Vanessa Hudgens loves being Filipina, was home schooled and says that being in the High School Musical series of movies has allowed her to live real life school experiences that she missed growing up.

"I got to experience my prom, I got to wear a cap and gown for the very first time, graduate with people who I really love, the cast. So it's been a lot of fun."

Hudgens stars in High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Vanessa also says that she doesn't regret her nude photo scandal.

"I think that everything happens for a reason and I wouldn't take back anything that I've done. I don't like talking about it because it was something that was meant to be private and I'd still like to keep it as private as I can."

Vanessa Hudgens High School Musical 3

Vanessa Hudgens' mother is Filipina, and is making Filipinos all around the world super proud of her, and the petite actress told the Boston Herald that she gladly accepted her role as Gabriela in High School Musical 3.

“One thing that drew me to it was the fact that the character was ethnic. The leading lady wasn’t the stereotypical American girl, she had a Hispanic background. That in itself brought me into the picture.”

The success of the series also surprised her.

“Little did we know we’d be able to do something that has kind of brought musicals back. I feel like it kind of disappeared for a second. People were neglecting kids in that sense. By being on TV we have gotten to bring it back in a way that is accessible for them.”

Vanessa Hudgens Proud to Represent Filipinos

Vanessa Hudgens was interviewed by GMA7 Philippines' Showbiz Central today. Vanessa talked about her upcoming film High School Musical 3 and when asked what her message is for all the Filipinos out there, Vanessa said "I'm proud to represent Filipinos, there aren't that many of us out there, and it's such an honor to have all of your support."
Vanessa told Filipinas Magazine in November 2007: "I love being Filipina. There aren't many Filipina girls in the industry, so to stand up and be that girl makes me proud."

We'll post a video clip of Vanessa's interview here soon.

Vanessa Hudgens talks HSM3 to E! News Video

Vanessa Hudgens and the entire High School Musical 3 cast talked to E! Entertainment News yesterday about their upcoming sure-to-be blockbuster movie. Thanks to TizzyHudgens for the vid!

High School Musical 3: New Pics!

High School Musical 3 New photos and a sneak preview from Disney's upcoming movie High School Musical 3 Senior Year! With Vanessa Hudgens, Zac, Ashley Tisdale, and cast! Click on thumbnails for full sized pics from the set of High School Musical 3!

Ashley Tisdale, Jonas Brothers, Vanessa Hudgens: Total Girl Magazine, October 2008

Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens of High School Musical, and the Jonas Brothers are on the cover of Total Girl for October 2008.

Vanessa Hudgens Sexy Wallpapers

Vanessa Hudgens has revealed to Glamour magazine in it's June 2008 issue the inspiration behind her sultry new image, explaining that she dresses to look “sexy.”Download FREE Vanessa Hudgens Wallpapers

The “High School Musical” star, which admits to being “Christian Louboutin freak,” revealed that she’s prepared to splash the cash when it comes to looking good.

In the June issue of Glamour magazine, she revealed, “If something’s cool and funky and I like it, it doesn’t matter how much it costs that a great dress makes her feel “feminine and sexy - just how a girl should!”

If looking sexy is Vanessa Hudgens’ goal, then she may want to re-think her style icons, which include fashion-flop Victoria Beckham.
Vanessa Hudgens revealed that she looks up to “Mary-Kate Olsen, Victoria Beckham and Nicole Richie” because “[They] have fun with fashion.”

Ashlee Simpson produced by Chad Hugo

Ashlee Simpson's 3rd album 'Bittersweet World' is co-produced by Chad Hugo, the Filipino hit music producer from the Neptunes.

Ashlee and Chad are close friends and are often seen hanging out together at popular night clubs in L.A.

It was recently announced that Ashlee Simpson will be tying the knot with Pete Wentz of Fallout Boy.

Many Hollywood insiders refer to their upcoming marriage as a fantastic publicity stunt which seems to be working very well.
Pete Wentz with Filipina actress Vanessa Hudgens of High School Musical

Vanessa Hudgens 'Identified'

Vanessa Hudgens will be part of High School Musical 3. Her participation was called into question after nude photos of her were leaked online last year. Meanwhile, the world famous Filipina actress, seen here shopping with a friend in L.A., is working on a new album.

Vanessa hopes her new album will lead her career into a more adult direction, but she admits the album isn't a 360 turn from her Disney roots.

"It's definitely more grown-up. But not to the point where I'm singing, 'I'm so hot! I'm so hot! Boys want me. I'm so hot!'"

Charice Pempengco, Disney's future star!

Charice Pempengco, the young 15-year-old Filipina phenomenon, will be traveling to London next week to guest star on The Paul O’Grady Show (the British counterpart of the popular US TV show Ellen, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, in which Charice guested in late December last year). Then Charice and her mother are scheduled to fly to New York to meet with Disney representatives, who are interested in signing up Charice for an exclusive contract. Charice will not just do a record for Disney but also appear in Disney projects, including High School Musical 3 which stars another young Filipina actress, Vanessa Hudgens. Pinoys are succeeding in this world. Take that, and shove it up your a--, Desperate Housewives! Haha.

Vanessa Hudgens Neutrogena Commercial

Vanessa Hudgens is the new international spokesmodel for Neutrogena. The Filipina actress, who once said in an interview for Filipinas magazine,"I love being Filipina. There aren't many Filipina girls in the industry, so to stand up and be that girl makes me proud" even spoke in multiple languages for the ad, which is being shown all around the world in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Canada, Australia, and of course, the US. Here's two clips of her English commercials, and a clip of her speaking in Spanish, as she is so popular in the Latin American market that she even replaced popular actress Paola Rey (of Pasion de Amor) as the spokesmodel in the Spanish-speaking world market that spans Latin America, Spain, and the 23 million plus Spanish-language market in the USA. Neutrogena is the most important endorsement deal for any young teen actress. Past actresses who've sponsored the brand include Hollywood actresses Mandy Moore, Mischa Barton, Jennifer Garner, and Alicia Silverstone. Vanessa Hudgens makes history as the first Filipina to sponsor the important lucrative brand internationally.

Vanessa Hudgens speaking in Spanish

Vanessa Hudgens speaking in English

Now if only she would speak in Tagalog...perhaps if she gets an endorsement with a Filipino company. And I have to say, companies in the Philippines are completely insane that they're not signing her up to promote their products considering how proud Filipinos in the Philippines are of her, and are ga-ga-goo-goo over High School Musical.

Vanessa Hudgens Seventeen Cover

Vanessa Hudgens is the cover girl for the February 2008 issue of Seventeen Magazine (USA). She is also the new spokesmodel for Neutrogena in both English and Spanish-speaking markets, which basically covers the entire world as her commercial is shown all over the world. The Filipina actress even speaks in Spanish for her TV ads in Latin America, Spain, and on the Spanish-language channels in the US.
Here are some great snippets from the Filipina actress' revealing interview:

How are you feeling about the [nude picture] scandal? I’m much better now. But truthfully I don’t like talking about it. It was something that was meant to be private, and even though it isn’t anymore, I’d still like to keep it as private as I can. It was very traumatic, and I am extremely upset it happened. I hope all my fans can learn from my mistake and make smart decisions. But I wouldn’t have been able to get through it if it wasn’t for my family, friends, and fans, who supported me all along the way.

Who told you the photos had been leaked? I found out from my manager. We heard some story was going to break in the tabloids, and I was like, What?!? A few days later, the picture came out while I was on vacation in Australia. Thank God, I wasn’t home–it would have sucked if I was at home. So I got to be away from L.A. for about a millisecond. But when I came back, it got kind of crazy.

How did you explain the situation to your mom? I was just open with her, and she was just so cute. She was like, “Well, everyone can be naked if they want to.” [Laughs] My parents are very supportive of me. And they know I’m a teenager, and yes, kids do stupid things sometimes. It’s very unfortunate because with the Internet these days, you don’t have a personal life. Nothing is private: Everyone knows everything, and they can find out everything about you. You’re not as safe as you think you are, and you have to be aware of the people you’re around.

It’s great that Zac stood by you through all this. To you, what’s the best thing about him? He always makes me happy. He literally knows exactly what to do to make me laugh.

Do you ever think about the future with Zac? No. It’s fun having a boyfriend. He’s a friend and a cute friend who you like. It’s nice. But only time will tell. I’m still young, and I have my girlfriends and I have my family. I think that it’s definitely important to have balance. I think girls can be sucked into the relationship and give too much. They like to be so into their boyfriends, you know? And you can’t do that, because you get too infatuated–and then you lose contact with your friends. It happens to a lot of girls.

Vanessa Hudgens Seventeen Magazine 2008 Photoshoot

Vanessa Hudgens Seventeen Magazine 2008 Interview

Monique Lhuillier America's Most Smartest Model

Filipina designer Monique Lhuillier guest stars on America's Most Smartest Model Finale, this week on VH1.
Filipino actors on American DVD releases are in abundance this week as well: High School Musical 2 starring Vanessa Hudgens and Bring it On 3 starring Michael Copon.

Vanessa Hudgens Filipinas Cover

Filipina actress Vanessa Hudgens is on the cover of Filipinas Magazine for November 2007.

"I love being Filipina. There aren't many Filipina girls in the industry, so to stand up and be that girl makes me proud."

Read entire article.

Vanessa Hudgens HSM3 Controversy

Vanessa Hudgens' nude photos have been circulating all over the internet. But that won't stop her career as Disney has already signed Vanessa for High School Musical 3.

Vanessa Hudgens Filipino Celeb Week

That's right, this week is Filipino celebrity week on American television as Vanessa Hudgens and Cesar Montano come to the television in your living room!

First up, is Filipina actress Vanessa Hudgens' first acting role ever in the controversial movie Thirteen, about young kids having sex. Be sure to tune in to the Lifetime network on Thursday, September 27 at 9pm. Then on Sat. Sep. 29 at 3 p.m. on the Disney Channel, Vanessa guest stars on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, the show about those two annoying little blonde twins. Then catch Vanessa in the role that made her famous, as High School Musical, Sun. Sep. 30 at 6 p.m., and High School Musical 2, Sun. Sep. 30 at 8 p.m., return to your TV screens.


Then if you had not had the chance to watch Cesar Montano's American movie debut in The Great Raid about World War II in the Philippines, here's your chance to watch it this Saturday Sep. 29 and Sunday Sep. 30 at 8 p.m. and Monday Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. on AMC (American Movie Classics). The movie also stars James Franco and Julia Robert's former boyfriend, Peruvian-American actor Benjamin Bratt.

Save your money in buying the DVDs/VCDs of these great movies, and just watch and record it for free on cable TV!

I think Lifetime and AMC are carried on certain Philippine cable providers as well, and of course there's the Disney Channel. so get your Boy Bawang and RC Cola and your fill of these great Filipino celebrities and Filipino-themed movies, and enjoy!

Here's the rundown:

Vanessa Hudgens

Thur. Sept. 27	9:00 PM	LIFE	Thirteen
Sat. Sept. 29	3:00 PM	DISN	The Suite Life of Zack & Cody	Kept Man
Sun. Sept. 30	6:00 PM	DISN	High School Musical
Sun. Sept. 30	8:00 PM	DISN	High School Musical 2

Cesar Montano in The Great Raid

Sat. Sept. 29	8:00 PM	AMC
Sun. Sept. 30	8:00 PM	AMC
Mon. Oct. 1	5:00 PM	AMC