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ACTRESS Vanessa Hudgens is famously recognized for her portrayal of Gabriella Montez in the hit Disney film High School Musical.

Over the years, Vanessa has attributed her success to her late father, Greg, and here's all we know about him.

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Who was Vanessa Hudgens' dad, Greg Hudgens?

Greg Hudgens was a firefighter in San Diego, California.

However, his family lived near Los Angeles.

Since her rise to fame, Vanessa has been candid about her parents making sacrifices for the High School Musical star's career.

In an interview with Marie Claire, Vanessa said: "My parents gave up so much.

"He would keep driving back to the same place that he worked every time we moved.

By the end, the commute was not fun."

While Vanessa's career was at the forefront of her parent's priorities, they wanted her to focus on her education first.

"As she got more immersed, we made a pact," Greg told