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Vanessa Hudgens' Teen Idol?

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High School Musical star and special Young Hollywood correspondent, KayCee Stroh, talks with her friend and co-star, Vanessa Hudgens, at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards. The awards, hosted by Miley Cyrus, were held at Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California. Vanessa shares with YoungHollywood.com her busy schedule, and who she idolizes. Hosted by KayCee Stroh.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Younghollywood. com. How are you late?

Vanessa Hudgens

I'm good.

Young Hollywood

Today I'm being a celebrity correspondent for TV guide and Young Hollywood. You look gorgeous. Now, you're on your tour right now. Did you just fly back?

Vanessa Hudgens

Yes, I did. I actually flew back this morning. I had a very complicated flight. I missed my connecting flight. It was a mess, but I'm here now, so I'm happy.

Young Hollywood

That's great. Who are you most excited to see today?

Vanessa Hudgens

Um, I don't know, you know, I there's a whole bunch of people here. I'm just really excited for Miley because she's hosting tonight.

Young Hollywood

Yay, our girl Miley. We love her. Now, who was your teen idol growing up, babe?

Vanessa Hudgens

Oh, well, my favorite person to watch when I was growing up was Natalie Wood. I loved musicals and she was just beautiful and amazing and poised in everything she did.

Young Hollywood

And I know that you have always dreamed of playing that role, right?

Vanessa Hudgens

I did. Westside story. It will happen. It will happen.

Young Hollywood

Now, who are you wearing, babe?

Vanessa Hudgens

I'm wearing Catherine Malin, you know. She's always gorgeous. My BFF forever.

Young Hollywood

Vanessa, love you, babe. Hi. You look amazing.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Vanessa Hudgens

    Featured guest and interviewee

  • Miley Cyrus

    Host of the 2008 Teen Choice Awards

  • KayCee Stroh

    Interviewer and Young Hollywood correspondent

  • Natalie Wood

    Vanessa Hudgens' teen idol

  • Catherine Malandrino

    Designer Vanessa Hudgens is wearing

FAQ

Who interviewed Vanessa Hudgens at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards?+
Vanessa Hudgens was interviewed by her friend and co-star, KayCee Stroh, who was a special Young Hollywood correspondent.
Who was Vanessa Hudgens' teen idol growing up?+
Vanessa Hudgens' favorite person to watch when she was growing up was Natalie Wood, whom she admired for her beauty, poise, and work in musicals.
Who hosted the 2008 Teen Choice Awards?+
The 2008 Teen Choice Awards, where Vanessa Hudgens was interviewed, were hosted by Miley Cyrus.
What designer was Vanessa Hudgens wearing at the event?+
Vanessa Hudgens stated she was wearing Catherine Malandrino at the event.
What role does Vanessa Hudgens dream of playing?+
Vanessa Hudgens dreams of playing a role in West Side Story, inspired by Natalie Wood.
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