Zac Efron says hiking in Bicol is one of his most memorable experiences in the Philippines

Zac Efron considers his visit to the Philippines as a “dream come true.”

So when local clothing brand Penshoppe asked him to be their endorser, Zac did not hesitate to accept the offer.

“They don’t really have to convince me. I’ve always wanted to come out to the Philippines,” said the 24-year-old Hollywood actor in an interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Spot.ph, and Candy Magazine earlier today, September 29, at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Manila.

“I was thrilled that a brand like Penshoppe, you know, has an opportunity like this for me and they wanted me to do it.

“I was ecstatic not only because of the brand but it’s also very cool. They gave me a chance to go to the Philippines, which I always wanna do.”

Since he was a kid, the High School Musical star has heard things about the Philippines through his father, a former merchant marine who often visited the country in the past.

Zac recalled, “When I was young, my dad used to come out here a lot.

“When I was young, he was always the adventurous type.

“You know, I always admire him for going out and experiencing different culture and seeing the world, specifically the Philippines. So I always wanted to come out here.

“When Penshoppe said that I could do it, I was like really thrilled. I couldn’t believe it—it’s like a dream come true.”

OUTDOOR TYPE. It looks like Zac got the outdoorsy characteristic of his father. This became evident when PEP asked him about the things he wants to do before turning 30.

He replied, “I would love to see more of the world—that’s the best thing.

“That’s one of my favorite things about being in this industry, it opens eyes to different culture.

“I really love to be out there and experience the world. I don’t like to stay at home.”

Source: PEP

A cute candid photo of Zac with Hairspray co-star Nikki Blonsky taken this month has been added to the gallery courtesy of Nikki herself via Twitter.

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Longtime drama teacher Robyn Metchik took her final curtain call at the Clark Center for Performing Arts, where she directed and produced countless student performances over the last decade.

Nearly all of Metchik’s guest directors and more than 50 former students performed in the show, which included musical numbers from past “Metchik Shows” and a special performance by the honoree’s three children: Aaron, Asher and Ari.

But the biggest surprise came at the end of the night when former pupil and Hollywood actor Zac Efron emerged from backstage with a homemade award for Metchik.

“She pretty much embodies drama for me all through my high school years,” said Efron. “When I found out she was retiring, I raced in my car today to be here. Literally stuck in traffic not even knowing if I was going to make it.”

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Source: KSBY.com

A new candid photo of Zac on the set of The Lucky One courtesy of Zac via Twitter, a photo from Zac’s 2012 photoshoot with USA Today, a candid photo from Zac’s Q&A with fans on Twitter today, and two photos from Zac’s WhoSay account have been added to the gallery. Go and see The Lucky One tonight!