"Haters will say it's AI," one netizen commented on this unbelievable encounter, joking that it seemed too good to be true. But make no mistake—this isn't AI-generated or a scripted moment. It's a real-life experience, now officially filed under "Craziest VA Story."
A Filipina VA Met Zac Efron During A Work Call
Imagine logging in for a regular virtual meeting, expecting nothing out of the ordinary, only to find yourself face-to-face with Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron. That's exactly what happened to Filipina virtual assistant Gilliane Azuro, whose casual work call took an unexpected turn when her client casually introduced "The Zac Efron" into the conversation.
In a Facebook post that quickly went viral, Gilliane described the surreal encounter. She was on a call with her client, Caleb, when he suddenly announced, "I have a guest."
The next thing she knew, the screen revealed none other than Zac himself, casually dressed in a green cap with "Osaka" printed on it, a white shirt, and earphones draped over his chest. And yes—he was rocking that signature rugged beard that fans can't get enough of! To top it off, he flashed a peace sign when Gilliane asked for a screenshot.
Understandably, Gilliane was too stunned to speak. "Literally have no idea what I said back because na-keratin na sowk except I remember I said, 'lemme take a pic (screenshot),' and he did a peace sign," she captioned.
If meeting a Hollywood actor wasn't already overwhelming enough, Zac even greeted her personally. Caleb, who turns out to be Zac's best friend, introduced her, saying, "This is Gilliane, my assistant from the Philippines. She's the best." Zac then looked straight at her and said, "Hi Gilliane! How are you?"
That moment alone was enough to have Gilliane starstruck, making her completely forget whatever response she managed to blurt out—aside from her quick thinking to ask for a photo.
ICYDK, Zac is a Hollywood actor famous for his previous leading role as Troy Bolton from High School Musical film series together with Filipina-American actress Vanessa Hudgens. He also starred in films The Greatest Showman and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
