When did Vanessa Hudgens begin acting and singing?

Vanessa Hudgens began acting and singing at a very young age.

* Acting: She started acting in theater productions at age 8.

* Singing: She started singing in church choirs at age 8.

She began her professional career in 2002 at age 13 with a role in the Broadway production of "The Music Man".

So, while it's difficult to pinpoint an exact starting date, she began performing in both mediums around the age of 8.