Zac: We shot High School Musical in eight weeks. I spent longer rehearsing for Hairspray than filming High School Musical.
Zac: Working out is my biggest hobby. It's my Zen hour. I just zone out.
Zac: Jesse (McCartney) is one of the nicest people around. I hate when I hear bad things about him, because anyone who knows him would agree that he's a good guy and really humble.
Zac: I was influenced when I was younger by the cartoon movies that Disney put out, like Cinderella and what not. I watched those movies over and over when I was younger and the music is ingrained into my head. Nowadays, I'm still humming the tunes. It taught me the fundamentals.
Zac: I'm very competitive by nature. And I like to be the underdog - It's the best way to win. To come from behind and win is a great feeling!
Zac: Ashley and I are very good friends, but at this point we are not dating. But, who knows about the future?
Zac: Personally, I was never the cool kid. I was always sort of a bookworm. I would just like to be more like Troy, because he's so cool.
Zac:(when asked about his on-screen chemistry with Vanessa Hudgens in HSM): At callbacks, it was a mix-and-match session. We were stuck together through the entire process. But at the time, we didn't know if it was chemistry or just they didn't like us or what was going on. I guess we noticed it from the beginning. I still don't know what it is...I think it's just...I don't know...she's fun.
Zac:(about living on his own) I wake up every mourning and make myself breakfast. I do the dishes and the laundry, and clean up the place.
Zac: I love the discussions online, They can pick out things in the movie that you’d never dreamed people would find out. I don’t go that often. I try not to because it can either give you a big head or tear you down.
Zac recently appeared on Punk'd with his High School Musical co-star, Ashley Tisdale. Ashley was an accomplice and knew that Zac was being Punk'd.
Zac and Queen Latifah presented the Favorite Movie award at the 20th Annual Kid's Choice Awards.
Zac appeared in Vanessa Hudgen's music video for Say OK as her love interest.
According to Vanessa Hudgens, Zac is very flirtatious guy.
Zac thinks London is the coolest city ever.
Zac appeared on the third season of Dancing with the Stars alongside Ashley Tisdale. He was in the audience supporting his fellow High School Musical castmate, Monique Coleman.
Zac attended the World Cup in Germany with Corbin Bleu.
In Teen Vogue, Zac called High School Musical "the coolest experience of my entire life."
Zac has been on the cover of every major American teen girl magazine. He has been on the covers of BOP, Tigerbeat, M, Popstar, AstroGirl, J-14, Quizfest, Teen Dream, and Twist.
The dogtag necklace that Zac wears a lot was a gift from his friend and crush, Paula Abdul and it is from her line of jewelry. It says "Reach for the Stars" on the front and "You might just become one!" on the back.
Zac says in school he was a bookworm and a nerd. However, some of his teachers say he was also a joker and Zac agrees.
Out of movies, television, or theater Zac likes doing theater the best!
To warm up before singing Zac drinks lemon water and sings the word bumblebee in different notes.
Zac has 7 best friends! Their names are Taylor, Shane, Conner, Chris, Bubba, Bryce, and Jorn. Zac says "I've hung out with them all the way from diapers to this day".
When asked by Bop what was the weirdest dream he's ever had Zac said he could think of two. In one Zac was underwater. He could breathe and talk to fish. The fish talked back and said "Hey Zac, What's up?". In the other one Zac was in Super Mario Brothers for Super Nintendo and won!
When Zac is at home he has to get up at 6:30 in the mourning to do chores! One of his chores is he has to walk his dog!
In the October 2006 issue of BOP, Zac revealed his pet peeve which is cigarettes. He hates being around other smokers and smelling smoke.
Here are 5 hints to help you snag Zac! 1. Ask him to volunteer for your favorite cause! He loves helping people! 2. He loves movies! So ask him about his favorite movie and tell him about yours! 3. Sport an odd outfit! He digs girls who are off-beat and unique! 4. Be gutsy and call him on the phone! He wants someone he can talk to for hours! 5. Invite him to hang out with you and your buds! He loves meeting new people!
According to his mom Zac's room looks like a hurricane hit it! You can barely walk through it!
Zac's role model is Peter Parker from Spiderman.
Zac's most prized possession is his Gibson Guitar.
Zac likes confident girls! He has crushes on Nicole from the Pussycat Dolls, Paula Abdul, and Lori Loughlin! However his dream lady is Jessica Alba!
Zac was the captain of the Red Team who came in third place behind the Green Team and then the Blue Team in the first ever Disney Channel Games.
You might be able to find Zac in his driveway shooting hoops or playing hacky sack.
After the Emmys Zac and the High School Musical cast attended the California Governor's Ball!
Zac attended the 58th Annual Emmy Awards.
The High School Musical Jr. novel was on the New York Times Best Seller List!
High School Musical has been televised in over 100 countries worldwide!
High School Musical has broken the records for best ratings on Disney Channel in the United States, Australia and southeast Asia!
Zac attended Fox's 2006 Teen Choice Awards.
Zac had to cut and dye his hair jet black for his role of Link Larkin in Hairspray. He also had to gain 15 pounds of muscle.
When asked by Popstar! Magazine which castmates would make the cutest couple, Zac answered Ashley and Chris Warren.
Zac won Popstar's 5th annual Poptastic award for male hottie.
Something about Zac that most people don't know is that he is always humming or singing something.
Zac's favorite book is Busting Vegas by Ben Mezrich.
Zac likes to wear sandals.
When Zac was in high school he did his best to attend class while having an acting career. When he was on set he did his work over the phone and online.
Zac did most of his singing in High School Musical however Zac has said in interviews that some times his voice was blended with singer Andrew Seeley's. Zac said this about doing his own singing in Hairspray: "Hairspray, will allow me to regain some of my vocal dignity... I'm pretty stoked."
Zac enjoys reading.
Zac says he can't start the day right without a morning jog (which he does shirtless most of the time).
Zac is a big fan of American Idol! He is a frequent audience member and loves to see the show when ever he is in town and has the free time! He has met and spoken with both Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul several times.
High School Musical was nominated for 6 Emmy Awards in 5 different categories! They are Outstanding Casting For A miniseries, Movie Or A Special, Outstanding Children's Program, Outstanding Music And Lyrics For Breaking Free, Outstanding Music And Lyrics For Get'cha Head In The Game, Outstanding Choreography, and Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special. It won Outstanding Children's Program and Outstanding Choreography!
If Zac could choose to be any animal he would be a kangaroo.
Breaking Free holds the record fastest climb in the history of the Billboard charts. It went from #86 to #4 in two weeks.
Zac's dream job would be to work with Christian Bale in Batman 2.
Zac has said if he could work with any actress he wanted to it would be either Reese Witherspoon or Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Zac has said his first priority is to establish himself as an actor. He is not looking for a record label and has said he may do an album in the future however he would write the songs himself.
Zac owns an autographed baseball collection. "I've got almost every player from the Giants for the past 10 years, except Barry Bonds! I'm working on that." Zac about his baseball collection
Zac and Vanessa Anne Hudgens won Best TV Chemistry at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards.
Zac won the award for Choice TV Breakout Star at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards.
Zac will play Link in the upcoming movie Hairspray.
Zac's most famous quote is: "The fans make the person a star."
Zac's personal motto is: Great advice comes from people that have been around a lot longer than you.
Zac says school is always first to him.
After High School Musical Zac's home phone number got leaked onto the internet. Zac once said this about the situation "We were getting calls really early in the morning."
Once when Zac was surfing he got hammered by a wave and was held underwater for ten seconds!
Zac says that the CD he listens to when he is down would have to be The Postal Service.
Zac's grandfather gave him three cars: a '90s Oldsmobile Alero, which he currently drives, an orange red '65 Mustang and this silver DeLorean that he's restoring.
Zac wants to stay single for now and focus on his acting career. He says that he loves being single!
Zac was offered a record deal by Simon Cowell but he declined saying "acting is my main priority".
Zac is addicted to wheat thins.
Zac's favorite musicians are The Postal Service, The Shins, The Gorillaz, and John Mayer.
Even some one as talented as Zac makes mistakes. "I had a close up shot and I messed up a line in the middle of it" Zac blushes, "So I started singing into the camera my costars Corbin, Chris, and Ryan jumped in and we started singing Afternoon Delight.
Zac has had supporting roles in several television pilots such as Triple Play and The Big, Wide World Of Carl Laemke. However neither show was picked up! Zac's most recent pilot was a show titled If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Now. Zac played the role of Cody, a teenager who moves to LA with his mother, a stripper who doesn't want her son to know what she does. However the show was not picked up by Fox and the pilot might not even air!
Zac attended the 2006 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards.
Zac has met his favorite basketball player, Kobe Bryant.
Send Zac's Fanmail to this address: Zac Efron Gold/Liedtke & Associates Talent 3500 West Olive Ave,Ste. 1400 Burbank, CA. 91505 USA
To prepare for the singing and dancing in the Disney Channel movie High School Musical Zac and his costars had intense dancing, singing, acting, and basketball rehearsals. They woke up at 6 in the morning and worked until 6 at night!
Zac is right handed.
Zac likes to karaoke to Man I Feel Like A Woman by Shania Twain.
When Zac was a kid he played in both basketball and baseball leagues. However, he was bad at both.
After Zac landed the role of Cameron on Summerland he got a wetsuit and a surfboard for Christmas.
Zac was his Summerland costar, Kay Panabaker's very first kiss! She has said "Then I told him it was my first kiss ever. He said, 'Really? I hope I didn't ruin it for you.' And he didn't!"
Zac subscribes to these magazines: M&F, GQ, Cargo, and Popstar!.
Zac says that his first financial splurge was when he was in the sixth grade. He bought and electric scooter. It bankrupted him.
Zac says his coolest article of clothing is his Gucci Aviators.
Zac's favorite cereals are kashi, granola, honey nut cheerios, and quaker oats.
Zac has contacts but he never wears them.
Zac is friends with Jesse McCartney. However, since they both have to travel for work they don't see each other often.
Zac does not have an e-mail address or any messenger screen names that he uses to talk to fans.
Zac says that he would date a fan if he felt a real connection.
He auditioned for High School Musical with the song Let Me Love You by Mario.
Zac is very health conscious. He works out often, has never smoked, and never done drugs.
Zac starred in the Disney Channel original movie High School Musical as Troy Bolton.
Zac's astrological sign is a Libra.
Zac has a younger brother named Dylan who is 4 years younger then him but Zac likes to treat Dylan his age or as his dad says "stoop to his level".
Zac's favorite sports are surfing, golf, skiing, rock climbing and snowboarding.
At the age of 11, Zac's parents noticed his singing ability. He then took singing lessons and started acting in plays.
Zac was born in San Luis Obispo, California.
Zac has been seen in public many times with Shelley Buckner who played Amber on Summerland.
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