Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born on December 14, 1988, in Salinas, California. While still a toddler, Hudgens and her younger sister, Stella, were uprooted and moved to San Diego. The young actress's passion for music came early on, and undoubtedly stems from the presence of her grandparents, who were actively involved in the big-band scene in the 1930s.
There’s no denying that Vanessa Hudgens has managed to cram in a lot of credits since her first professional gig in 2002. She has carved out a niche for herself in the cutthroat world of teen entertainment, and, after being nominated for and winning multiple awards, Vanessa can now rank herself among tween queens such as the Olsen twins and Hilary Duff. Among her award credentials are a Teen Choice Award for Choice Chemistry in High School Musical and a nomination for Best Actress at the Imagen Foundation Awards, as well as a Young Artists Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie.