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Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14,
1988) is an American actress and singer, who is best known for
her portrayal of the character Gabriella Montez in the High
School Musical series. She also earned critical acclaim for
her role in the 2009 film Bandslam.
As an actress, Hudgens has appeared in several television
programs including Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Brothers
García, Drake & Josh, and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She
made her screen debut in the 2003 drama film Thirteen as Noel.
She got her first starring role in the 2004
science-fiction-adventure film Thunderbirds as Tintin.
Hudgens' debut album V was released on September 26, 2006. The
album entered the Billboard 200 at number twenty four, and was
later certified Gold. Hudgens released her second album,
Identified, on July 1, 2008 in the U.S.
Hudgens' fame has also been marked by scandal caused by the
release of private, self-taken nude photographs of herself on
the Internet without her permission on several occasions.
Since a third and anonymous release of these images, the FBI
is now investigating these leaked photos in an attempt to find
the source in connection with similar investigations regarding
such hackings around altogether about 50 Hollywood
celebrities.
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