American actress and singer, born on December 15, 1988 in Salinas County, California. She is of Irish, Filipino, and American descent. She debuted through working in commercials and television programs, after which she got a role in the TV series Still Standing, to be chosen for the role of Ashley in the musical parts of the movie High School Musical, which was her real launch. Vanessa released her first album in 2006, and she entered the Billboard 200 chart through it, ranking number 24. Hudgens is best known for her roles in the movies Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), and Bad Boys for Life (2020).