So, a little while ago I sent over some questions for the young High School Musical starlet, who is currently launching her own pop career, and at last this week I received her answers. They are… succinct, but hey, she was in High School Musical! What more could you want?
You’ve already recorded covers of Kiss The Girl and Last Christmas, but are there any songs you’d love to release a version of in the future?
“I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night” by KISS, and maybe a Madonna song!
What kind of music can we expect from your debut album? Any big names involved in writing/producing?
Pop overall with some urban influences. Some big names are JR Rotem, Kara DioGuardi, Guy Roche, Shelly Pieken and Dianne Warren
Tell us about your first single…
My first single is actually “He Said She Said”, and we just shot the video!
Which is most important to you – success in singing or acting?
I hope to have success with both.
Do you have any other TV or film projects planned?
HSM2 and possibly a feature film.
Were you surprised by the success of High School Musical?
Yes, it was so unexpected.
Do you think your role as the antagonist of HSM makes it harder for you to win fans than the female protagonist, Vanessa/Gabriella?
No, I think everyone seems to love the bad girl that is really likeable.
In what ways are you similar or different to your character, Sharpay?
I am not as sarcastic or a diva.
Tell us about the funniest moment on the set of High School Musical…
When I had chili fries dumped on me we were trying to not get it in my hair because it would take 2 hours to wash and blow-out my hair for the next scene.
What can we expect from High School Musical 2?
Not sure we haven’t seen the next script yet.
Was it always the plan for the stars of High School Musical to have music careers or did that come about simply because of its huge success?
I know we all wanted to pursue singing careers but we did not expect the offers that we received from major labels.
What do you think of HSM being promoted so much and being everywhere in the media over the past year?
I count my blessings every day for what it has done for me and my peers.
How much control does Disney have over your music and image now that you are releasing a record of your own?
They are definitely involved still – I am still a star in one of their series, but they have never stood in my way. I want my fans to continue to support me and my music.
How do you plan to win over music lovers who aren’t part of the Disney fan base? Do you think it’s necessary to win them over in order to consider yourself a successful musician?
Yes and no, I just want people to love the music no matter what age and to connect to it.