A recent poll conducted by Contact Any Celebrity has named High School Musical actor and singer Zac Efron the “most wanted” celebrity of 2007.
The 20-year-old beat Thriller star Michael Jackson to the top spot. Efron will be America’s most powerful celebrity according to the poll, attracting the most autographs and being worth the most in merchandise.
“Even with his less-than-stellar image, Michael Jackson is number 2 and would probably be number 1 if it weren’t for Zac Efron’s immense popularity this year with his roles in High School Musical, High School Musical 2 and Hairspray,” Contact Any Celebrity’s founder and president Jordan McAuley said. “Interestingly, the public wants to get in touch with Michael Jackson more than any other star except Zac Efron which is probably temporary…we’ll have to wait and see.”
This is a minor award in Efron’s collection, but ultimately proves his place in America’s heart, and his celebrity status has shone since his early High School Musical days. The top 10 includes Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Oprah Winfrey, Emma Watson, Avril Lavigne, John Cena, Chris Brown, Angelina Jolie and Enrique Iglesias.
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