Zac Efron’s Chilling in Sydney

by lkatulka on October 10th, 2007

He may be the biggest teen star in the world right now, but don’t expect to see a lot of Zac Efron while he’s in Australia.

The tweenage heartthrob, who’s here to co-host tonight’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards with The Veronicas, hopes to lay low in Sydney.

“I’ve been here more than most people I know, but I’ve never had the chance to just hang out,” he told a press conference yesterday.

“I just want to have fun this time. I’m not going to tell anyone what I’m doing, but it’s going to be hanging out and there’s going to be water close by.

“I always love going to Café Sydney for a giant seafood platter,” he added.

Last time he visited Oz, the High School Musical star was accompanied by his co-star and love interest Vanessa Hudgens. This time Zac’s travelling with his dad after the pair split in the wake of her nude photos scandal. But Zac remained tight-lipped on his failed love affair.

“I never talk about my private life,” he said.

Zac may come away from tomorrow’s awards with a couple of trophies of his own. His movie, High School Musical 2, is nominated for the “so hot right now” gong, and he’s nominated for “fave movie star.”

Tags: heartthrob, High-School-Music, teen-idol, Vanessa-Hudgens, Zac-Efron

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Jennifer
Oct 10, 2007 at 4:42 pm

I do not see what the big deal is about this guy. He reminds me of Rob Lowe (yuck). My son loves Corbin Bleu and so he made me watch HSM 2 the other day and he said, “That guy is cool too” about Zac. He’s six! So, maybe you have to be young to like him. I think he’s annoying. At least in HSM — I haven’t seen him in anything else.
Lauren
Oct 10, 2007 at 5:44 pm

I’ll be honest with you and say that I don’t understand why he’s making teenage girls around the world so weak-kneed. But I do think he’s quite talented. I saw him in “Hairspray” and he was very likeable in it. I haven’t seen “High School Musical” though (for shame ;-)). I also think it’s kind of cool, and very unusual, for a young actor to have only done musicals today.
Ceci
Oct 15, 2007 at 6:05 am

Hi! I am a huge fan of Zac Efron. I am 21 years old. I definately understand why there is such a big deal about Zac Efron and to be completely honest, he deserves all the Support and Big Deal he gets from his fans.
Have you ever seen a multi - talented guy? Zac can dance, sing and act so well. I think he is absolutely talented and fantastic at what he does. At 21, he makes me weak in the knees because he does what he does so well. So I think give Zac a break and I congratulate him so much for all his success and great work.
Enjoy your stay in Sydney Zac!
Lauren
Oct 15, 2007 at 6:12 pm

Hi Ceci! By all accounts Zac’s having a great time here. I read in the newspaper on the weekend that he’s actually extending his stay, so he must be having a blast :-) Thanks for stopping by!