From rekindling her love life with Colorado Rockies shortstop, Cole Tucker, and saying yes to his proposal, to hosting the prestigious 95th Academy Awards ceremony, Vanessa Hudgens has been quite busy the past few months. She’s also back on the big screen alongside Will Smith in the Bad Boys franchise. 

But that’s not all. The multi-talented actress is now embarking on a new adventure as a star of a travel documentary. This time, she’ll be exploring her Filipino heritage by taking her very first trip to her mother’s homeland. The documentary will display her close-knit relationship with her loved ones, as well as her journey as an American-born, half-Filipino woman who has won the hearts of her fans through her captivating aura. 

Hudgens prepares to embark on a journey to her homeland 

The cameras are about to roll as Vanessa Hudgens prepares to embark on a journey to her homeland. Together with her mother, Gina Guangco, and her sister, Stella Hudgens, the actress will explore the vibrant island province of Palawan and the bustling capital city of Manila in the Philippines. 

For Hudgens, this documentary is a personal journey of discovery, a chance to connect with her Filipino heritage and pay homage to her mother’s birthplace. Her mom left the country at 25, and Hudgens’s admiration for her mother’s story and culture is apparent. 

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Director Paul Soriano couldn’t be more thrilled to have Hudgens on board. According to hollywoodreporter.com, the director said, “We are honored to work with Vanessa for this film project. It’s inspiring to note that with everything she has achieved in life, she wants to discover her Filipino roots and pay homage to her mother’s country.” He also believes this documentary could be just the beginning of many future collaborations to come. What vision will they bring to life? It certainly will be interesting to see. 

Vanessa Hudgens has always been inspired by her mother’s incredible journey 

Gina Guangco Hudgens, a talented producer, and an actress herself moved to the US when she was just 25 years old. Leaving behind her home country and everything she knew. 

Vanessa Hudgens has a deep admiration for her mother and hopes to bring her story to the big screen. She has always envisioned a powerful film that captures the challenges and triumphs of Gina’s immigrant experience. Particularly as a woman navigating a new and unfamiliar culture. And this documentary could be the beginning of creating something beautiful!

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