Eighteen-year-old Vanessa Hudgens has been tapped as the new spokesperson for “Red by Marc Ecko,” a contemporary young women’s apparel and footwear collection.
The “High School Musical” star, who’s barely pulling herself out of scandals involving her naked pictures on the Web and being sued by her lawyer, will feature in the Fall 2007, Holiday, and Spring 2008 ad campaigns.
Sources said that high school graduate Vanessa celebrated her graduation backstage during the photo shoot. Vanessa’s mom, her little sister, Stella, and her co-star Ashley Tisdale were on hand for a cake from Sweet Lady Jane in LA and coffee treats from Starbucks.
Founder and chief creative officer of Marc Ecko Enterprises Marc Ecko, who tapped the Neutrogena spokeswoman for “Red by Marc Ecko”, offered an enthusiastic brand of support.
“More power to her,” Ecko commented regarding her her latest nude photo fallout. “She made a mistake and has apologized for it. I’m just glad no one’s leaked the pictures of me in all of my naked glory.”
Besides starring in the ad campaign for the sportswear retailer, Vanessa Hudgens has reportedly signed on for “High School Musical 3″, after having finished filming “High School Musical 2″ earlier this year in Utah. She is seen as the shy, intelligent Gabriella Montez in the film, which premiered on the Disney Channel in August.
