Zac Efron ‘lookalike’ fools locals and tourists in Byron Bay – as the A-lister keeps a low profile with his new girlfriend Vanessa Valladares
Zac Efron has been keeping a low profile in Byron Bay since news of his romance with waitress Vanessa Valladares surfaced.
And as locals and tourists alike remain on the lookout for the Hollywood star, a doppelgänger of the actor has apparently been fooling the town.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that an unidentified man in the region has been turning heads and making people do ‘double takes’ on the street.
That Awkward Moment: A Zac Efron ‘lookalike’ is fooling locals and tourists in Byron Bay, as the A-lister (pictured) goes into hiding with his new girlfriend, Vanessa Valladares
The High School Musical star reportedly met new girlfriend Vanessa in July, when she was working as a waitress at the Byron Bay General Store café.
The venue has since become a hotspot in Byron for those hoping to catch a rare glimpse of the actor with his ladylove.
Last week, several patrons were convinced Zac had returned to the popular haunt for a quick take-away coffee.
Pacing the pathway outside of the venue and wearing a hat tilted down to conceal his face, several customers whispered and pointed.
‘We were sure it was him’: One patron at the Byron Bay General Store café told Daily Mail Australia that several customers were convinced they’d seen Zac grabbing a take-away coffee last week – but it was just a lookalike
Moving on: A waitress confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Vanessa was no longer working at the Byron Bay General Store café
One patron told Daily Mail Australia: ‘We were sure it was him. He kept his distance from everyone and waited outside for his coffee order.’
‘It wasn’t just us, either. Others were looking. But, sadly it wasn’t him. When he looked up to drink his coffee and walk away, it was just a lookalike. We were pretty embarrassed. We wished it was the real Zac.’
A waitress confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Vanessa no longer works at the Byron Bay General Store café.
Could she be The One? Vanessa is rumoured to be staying with Zac at his rented home in Belongil Beach
Vanessa is rumoured to be staying with Zac at his rented home in Belongil Beach.
Last month, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Zac had cancelled a scheduled flight back to Los Angeles.
While Zac, 32, is living in Byron Bay for the time being, he’s expected to return to America to film the Disney+ remake of Three Men and a Baby in the coming months.
Unfinished business? Last month, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Zac had cancelled a scheduled flight back to Los Angeles after his tourist visa extension was approved