Zac Efron ‘lookalike’ cheats on Byron Bay locals and tourists – as A-lister lays low with 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 while locals and tourists alike remain in search of the Hollywood star, a lookalike for the actor has apparently cheated on the city.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that an unidentified local man is turning heads and forcing people to ‘double take’ on the streets.
That awkward moment: Zac Efron lookalike deceives residents and tourists of Byron Bay as the A-lister goes into hiding with new lady Vanessa Valladares. Pictured: Zac Efron
The High School Musical star reportedly met his new girlfriend Vanessa in July while working as a waitress at the Byron Bay general store cafe.
The cafe has since become a hotspot in Byron for those hoping to catch a rare glimpse of the actor with his wife.
Several patrons of the cafe last week were convinced Zac had returned to the popular hangout for a quick take-out coffee.
Walking the path outside the room, and wearing a hat tilted down to partially hide his face, many of the breakfasts whispered and pointed.
‘We were sure it was him’: A cafe customer told Daily Mail Australia several breakfast aficionados at the famous general store cafe were convinced Zac had returned for a take-out coffee last week – but it was just a double
Moving on: A waitress confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Vanessa no longer works at the cafe in the Byron Bay general store
A cafe customer 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 watching. But, unfortunately, it wasn’t him. When he looked up to drink his coffee and walk away, he was just a doppelganger. We were quite embarrassed. We wish this was the real Zac.
A waitress confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Vanessa no longer works at the cafe in the Byron Bay general store.
Could she be the only one? Vanessa is rumored to be staying with Zac at his rented house in Belongil Beach
Vanessa is rumored to be staying with Zac at his rented house in Belongil Beach.
Last month, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Zac had canceled a return flight to Los Angeles.
While Zac, 32, lives in Byron Bay at the moment, he is expected to return to America to film the Disney + remake of Three Men and a Baby in the coming months.
Unfinished? Last month, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Zac canceled a scheduled return flight to Los Angeles after his tourist visa extension was approved.
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