Vanessa Hudgens: I’m a Hopeless Romantic

On-and-off-screen lovers Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are no longer hiding their relationship, reports USA Today.

Zac and Vanessa, aka Zanessa, were openly affectionate on the set of High School Musical 3: Senior Year, from wrapping their arms around each other to splitting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

“Life imitates art,” says [director and choreographer] Kenny Ortega. “It doesn’t hurt us that Zac and Vanessa have a connection. When Zac and Vanessa first auditioned for me, they didn’t know each other. But the chemistry those two kids share was just there. It has always been there.”

Vanessa, 19, is a believer of her chemistry on-screen with Zac. “I’m such a hopeless romantic,” she says. “You can feel the emotions Gabriella has for Troy. Zac and I have done three movies together now, and we can basically do anything in front of each other. We’re so comfortable, we’re not afraid to take chances.”

All Zac will say about his real-life romance is, “I’m glad Troy and Gabriella’s relationship comes across as real.”

Read the full HSM3 article at USAToday.com.