Awards - US actor Zac Efron to receive Hollywood star
Former teen heartthrob Zac Efron (36), who became famous through the Disney film series "High School Musical", is to be honored with a star plaque in Hollywood.
The 2767th star on the "Walk of Fame" will be unveiled on December 11, the award organizers announced. Director Sean Durkin (41) and fellow actors Jeremy Allen White (32) and Miles Teller (36) have been invited as guest speakers.
Efron's film "The Iron Claw" will be released in cinemas in mid-December. The fact-based family drama revolves around four US brothers who made a career as professional wrestlers in the 1980s.
Efron celebrated his breakthrough with his role as young basketball star Troy Bolton in the TV musical"High School Musical" (2006) alongside Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale. He also starred in two sequels. After comedies such as "Bad Neighbors", "Dirty Grandpa" and "Baywatch", Efron has also appeared in films such as "Greatest Showman", "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" and "The Greatest Beer Run Ever".
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Zac Efron's star will be located on the famous Walk of Fame in the heart of Los Angeles, USA. The celebrities' walkway is a popular tourist attraction that showcases the achievements of various individuals in the entertainment industry. Efron's honor comes at a time when he's preparing for the release of his new movie, "The Iron Claw." Hollywood's latest 'Award' recipient is known for his roles in both musicals and comedies, one of which being high school musical's Troy Bolton, a role that catapulted him to fame. Zac Efron's contributions to the Movie industry have earned him worldwide recognition and now, a permanent place in Hollywood.
Source: www.stern.de
