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.

On-and-off-screen couple Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens step out of their limousine and board a private jet at a Los Angeles airport on Friday.

The High School Musical twosome are jetting off for a little July 4th getaway! Maybe to join their HSM costar Ashley Tisdale and her boyfriend Jared Murillo in Hawaii?

DO YOU THINK Zanessa is joining Jashley on vacation in Hawaii?

15+ pictures inside of Zac and Vanessa jetting off to vacation… More Here! »

Vanessa Hudgens pampers herself at the “Treats for The Face ” spa in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on Thursday.

The 19-year-old High School hottie is taking a much needed break after her trip to New York and before her schedule kicks up again.

Her boyfriend and co-star Zac Efron recently shared his thoughts about V’s dancing, saying, “Vanessa’s definitely the stronger dancer. If I forget the next move, she’ll lead me! We have to help each other, that’s what we do.”

10+ pictures of Vanessa Hudgens‘ scintillating spa… More Here! »

Zac and Vanessa are baaaaaack!

High School Musical 3: Senior Year has its first photo out for the much-anticipated film, due out Oct. 24 according to People.

The HSM gang is entering their last year at East High and it’s going to culminate at - where else - the prom!

“We’re very focused [as dance partners],” V, 19, tells People. “We want to get it right and we have so much fun together that even if things do get difficult, we still try to churn it out and have fun with it!”

HOW EXCITED ARE YOU for High School Musical 3 — YAY or NAY?

Vanessa Hudgens lands back at LAX airport after a long promotional trip in New York on Thursday.

Despite the long cross-country trip, she stopped to sign an autograph for a young fan!

The 19-year-old High School Musical hottie rocked the ubiquitous gladiator sandals.

She recently was asked about the need to uphold an image as a role model for young girls and responded, “At the end of the day I have to be happy with myself. Just going to live my life and enjoy doing it. You only have one shot… of course I want to be a good role model and try to do my best but I’m still me.”

10+ pictures of Vanessa Hudgens arriving at home, sweet home… More Here! »

Vanessa Hudgens (in Ports 1961) rubs shoulders with NFL Football player Chad Johnson during an appearance on MTV’s Total Request Live at MTV Studios on Tuesday in New York City.

The 19-year-old High School Musical star helped promote her new album, Identified, out in stores today. The segments airs today, Thursday, July 3rd at 3PM ET/PT on MTV.

20+ pictures inside of Vanessa Hudgens in a TRL tizzy… More Here! »

Vanessa Hudgens (in Diane von Furstenberg) is all smiles as she heads to a photo studio in New York City on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old singer/actress has been running the media circus in the Big Apple with her new album Identified, having dropped yesterday.

You can catch V tomorrow on Live with Regis and Kelly as well as MTV’s Total Request Live.

Ms. Hudgens was on Good Morning America today with Robin Roberts.

More pictures inside of Live with Vanessa Hudgens… More Here! »

Vanessa Hudgens chats with Robin Roberts from ABC’s Good Morning America about her new album, Identified, and the upcoming feature High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Here’s what she had to say:

On her sophomore album: “Identified is a lot of fun. It’s my second album. It’s just me identifying myself. I’ve also been into things that are a little different–a jazzier feel. I wanted to interpret that into my album. It’s a different part of me that no one’s ever heard before.”

On her upcoming tour: “In August, I’m gonna go on a state fair tour, which I’m really excited about. I’m just gonna be eating cotton candy all morning! [And] I’m actually going to be doing some show with [High School Musical costar] Corbin Bleu, so I’m just thrilled to do it.”

Pictured below: Vanessa, 19, arriving at ABC Studios ahead of her appearance on Good Morning America.

Watch Vanessa’s GMA interview at ABCNews.com. More Here! »