Zac Efron says girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens makes him a "better person." The 20-year-old heartthrob - who met Vanessa on the set of Disney movie 'High School Musical' in 2006 - claims their relationship completes him.

He said: "You can't describe the feeling of being in love - when you meet someone who makes you a better person."

Zac Efron wants to meet Johnny Depp and "pick his brain." The "High School Musical" star is determined to shed his clean cut image and become known as a serious actor, just like his idol Johnny.

He said: "I would love to just sit down and talk with Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp and pick their brains about their early careers. They do it because they love it, not because they enjoy being famous. You have to have good foresight and be really careful. If you don't adapt and learn at a very young age, you can really mess up."

Zac Efron has reportedly purchased a $50,000 vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk for girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens.

The 21-year-old heartthrob - who has been dating his "High School Musical" co-star since 2006 - was so keen to buy something special to mark Vanessa's move to her new $2.75 million house that he splashed out on the exclusive piece of luggage.

Vanessa Hudgens thought Zac Efron was "a really cool guy" when she first met him.

The "High School Musical" actress - who has been dating her co-star for over two years - was instantly attracted to him when they were introduced on the set of their first movie in 2006.

Zac Efron celebrated his 21st birthday with an exclusive party on Saturday night.

The "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" star enjoyed the gathering at Los Angeles' Pace restaurant with his "High School Musical" co-stars Ashley Tisdale and Monique Coleman, as well as his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens and pals including "Hairspray" star Amanda Bynes.