Vanessa Hudgens Talks About New Role In "Bandslam"

She may have graduated from playing Gabriella in the "High School Musical" franchise...

But Vanessa Hudgens isn't leaving her theater tricks behind. The Disney starlet is switching gears from niña buena to a true roquera role in the upcoming summer flick, "Bandslam." Hudgens reveals that she had to participate in rigorous musical training in order to play the part just right. From throwing kicks on-stage to holding the guitar con animo, the 20-year-old nailed playing the hard-edged character Sam.

MTV News caught up with Vanessa Hudgens to find out more detalles about the movie. Check it below. Do you think it will trump her novio Zac Efron's success in "17 Again"? [MTV News]

Photo via Getty Images

Tags 17 Again, Bandslam, Chisme, Latin Music, MTV NEws, MTV TRes, Musica Latina, Tr3s, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron