Zac Efron’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Valladares puts on a brave face after split

Who needs a Hollywood hunk anyway? Zac Efron’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Valladares puts on a brave face as she catches up with a gal pal in Byron Bay

Her whirlwind romance with Hollywood star Zac Efron came to an end in April.

But Vanessa Valladares looked anything but heartbroken as she caught up with a gal pal in Byron Bay on Thursday.

The barista-turned-model, 26, beamed as she chatted with her blonde friend over take-away coffees while relaxing outdoors in the town’s trendy Habitat precinct.

Who needs a Hollywood hunk anyway? Zac Efron’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Valladares (left) put on a brave face as she caught up with a gal pal in Byron Bay on Thursday 

Looking typically stylish, the brunette sported a white button-down blouse with quirky cut-outs at the side, and a pair of grey stone-pipe jeans.  

She completed her look with black brogues and gold jewellery. 

Vanessa went makeup free for the occasion and allowed her cropped mane to fall in natural ringlets.

What heartbreak? The barista-turned-model, 26, beamed as she chatted with her blonde friend over take-away coffees while relaxing outdoors in the town's trendy Habitat precinct

What heartbreak? The barista-turned-model, 26, beamed as she chatted with her blonde friend over take-away coffees while relaxing outdoors in the town’s trendy Habitat precinct

Effortlessly chic: Looking typically stylish, the brunette sported a white button-down blouse with quirky cut-outs at the side, and a pair of grey stone-pipe jeans

Effortlessly chic: Looking typically stylish, the brunette sported a white button-down blouse with quirky cut-outs at the side, and a pair of grey stone-pipe jeans 

On the move: After spending time sitting in the sunshine, the women took a leisurely stroll through the nearby gardens

On the move: After spending time sitting in the sunshine, the women took a leisurely stroll through the nearby gardens

After spending time sitting in the sunshine, the women took a leisurely stroll through the nearby gardens.

The pair laughed together as they made the most of the unseasonably warm winter weather in northern New South Wales. 

The sighting comes after Vanessa’s split from Zac, 33, in April. 

Stylish: She completed her look with a pair of black brogues and gold jewellery

Stylish: She completed her look with a pair of black brogues and gold jewellery

According to various reports, Zac was introduced to Vanessa by her boss at Byron Bay’s General Store café in June last year, and the pair hit it off straight away.

Two months later, in August, Daily Mail Australia revealed Zac had cancelled his scheduled return flight to Los Angeles because he ‘didn’t really want to go back’.

Within weeks, the genetically blessed couple had moved in together in Byron Bay.

Au naturale: Vanessa went makeup free and allowed her cropped hair to fall in natural ringlets

Au naturale: Vanessa went makeup free and allowed her cropped hair to fall in natural ringlets

Cheerful: The pair laughed together as they made the most of the unseasonably warm winter weather in northern New South Wales

Cheerful: The pair laughed together as they made the most of the unseasonably warm winter weather in northern New South Wales

Zac confirmed their relationship in September when they were spotted holding hands in public.  

Vanessa would accompany her famous boyfriend as he travelled around Australia for various work projects from late 2020 to early 2021.

But it was confirmed in April they had called it quits, with Zac’s friend Kyle Sandilands announcing on his KIIS FM radio show: ‘I can confirm [the break-up], after speaking with him yesterday.’

He also stated Zac had been dating Vanessa for much longer than reported. 

The dream is over: The sighting comes after Vanessa's shock split from Zac, 33, in April

The dream is over: The sighting comes after Vanessa’s shock split from Zac, 33, in April

There was speculation at the time Zac and Vanessa had known each other three years before their ‘official’ first meeting at Byron Bay’s General Store café last June.

Kyle, 49, who is good pals with Zac, revealed on live radio it wasn’t just a rumour.

‘They’ve been together for a lot longer than people realise,’ the shock jock said.

‘I don’t know where they met, but it wasn’t recent. It’s been going for a little while, but I don’t know exactly how long.’

Case of the ex! Zac (pictured) confirmed their relationship last September when they were spotted holding hands in public

Case of the ex! Zac (pictured) confirmed their relationship last September when they were spotted holding hands in public  

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