Vanessa Hudgens
Birth Name: Vanessa Anne Hudgens
Place of Birth: Salinas, Monterey, California, United States
Date of Birth: December 14, 1988
Ethnicity:
*father – English, some Scottish, Irish, and German
*mother – Filipino, along with Spanish and Chinese
Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer, also credited under her full name, Vanessa Anne Hudgens. Her roles include High School Musical, Bandslam, Sucker Punch, Machete Kills, and Dog Days.
Vanessa’s father, Gregory Hudgens, was of English, and some Scottish, Irish, and German, descent. He was also said to have Native American roots, although it is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented. Vanessa’s mother, Gina (Guangco), is Filipino, and has Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry. Her sister is actress Stella Hudgens.
Vanessa does not speak Tagalog. She has stated that her mother tried to teach her the language when she was younger. Vanessa has also stated that she loves Filipino food and is proud to be a Filipina.
Vanessa is married to professional baseball player Cole Tucker.
Vanessa’s paternal grandfather was John Robert Hudgens (the son of Claude Bryan Hudgens and Elsie Simpson). John was born in Illinois, and was a trumpet player during the big band era. Claude was the son of Zachariah/Zack Hudgens and Carrie Fly. Elsie was the daughter of John A. Simpson and Elizer J. White.
Vanessa’s paternal grandmother is Bonnie Lee Karnes (the daughter of Dawsey Karnes and Freda Colene Pemberton). Bonnie was born in Missouri. Dawsey was the son of Charles Herman Karnes and Emma Jane Sloan. Freda was the daughter of William Riley Pemberton and Lucy Eva Sessions.
Sources: Genealogy of Vanessa Hudgens (focusing on her father’s side) – https://famouskin.com
Genealogy of Vanessa’s father (focusing on his father’s side) – https://hudgensillinois.com
Vanessa’s paternal grandfather, John Robert Hudgens, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Vanessa’s paternal grandfather, John Robert Hudgens – https://www.newspapers.com
Genealogies of Vanessa’s paternal great-grandparents, Dawsey Karnes and Freda Colene Pemberton – https://www.findagrave.com
She looks part negrito black native from the philippines my dad is filipino and he is pare negrito many people thought she was a mulatta half blaack half white and i don’t think she is pretty.
You people are being silly. I think Vanessa is pretty. Not the prettiest girl in the world, but not ugly. Stop fighting! And don’t harrass Twilight, Taylor Swift or Disney fans, Mike, because you’ll never be as famous as Twilight, Taylor Swift, or Disney.
I do agree, she looks kind of Spanish, but when I first saw her I thought she was Asian and white, with maybe a hint of Spanish ethnicity. I don’t know.
If she was one race and looked like that, its would have been a whole lot better! ;)
in a interview she said she was causian too.
err why are you children getting so UPSET because one single person thinks she isn’t attractive (which she isn’t honestly, Selena is the only remotely attractive and classy Disney actor left, I’m very sad to say)? It’s like talking to Twilight fans… ugh…. just irrational insane childish behavior where you go LALALALALALACANTHEARYOUYOURJEALOUSANDUGLYIMRIGHTYOURWRONGLALALALALA. Honestly! Grow up!
Why does it BOTHER you so MUCH? Good Heavens, it’s just the INTERNET and an OPINION.
dont bother with disney freaks… they can’t process what they don’t want to hear.
and yeah i totally get what you mean about Twilight fans, not as bad as Taylor Swift fans though lol
emily, make that 2 people who think shes attractive,i usually like them white but she is pretty sexy,although i wouldnt call her beautiful she is absolutely sexy