Vanessa Hudgen, star of the hit Disney franchise High School Musical, is a proud Filipino. Known for her role in the hit movie series as Gabriella and the significant other of teen heartthrob Zac Efron, she has proudly proclaimed her heritage.
Her mother is Gina Guangco, a native Filipino from Manila, and her father is Greg Hudgens of Irish and Native American descent.
In an interview with the Inquirer (a Filipino publication), Ms. Hudgens states the following:
I am so proud of my heritage. I love being a Filipina. There aren’t very many Filipino girls in the industry. So being able to stand up and be that girl makes me proud. My mother is so proud. She grew up in Manila. I don’t even think she knows it’s doing that well over there. I’d love to make it over there sometime. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to visit.
To read more of her interview, visit the Inquirer.net here.
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