Zendaya with the full name Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, mononymously known as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer known for her roles in Shake It Up, K.C. Undercover, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Euphoria, and Dune. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer. Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and has also appeared in musicals like The Greatest Showman, Malcolm & Marie, and Dune. Her debut studio album, released in 2013, reached moderate success, with her biggest commercial success being her collaboration with Zac Efron, “Rewrite the Stars”.
Early Life and Age
Zendaya, born in 1996 in Oakland, California, is a talented actress with a background in hip-hop dance and hula.
She began her acting career at the California Shakespeare Theater, where she was inspired by her performances. Zendaya attended Oakland School for the Arts and was cast in various theater roles, including Little Ti Moune in Once on This Island and Joe in Caroline, or Change.
She studied at the CalShakes Conservatory program and the American Conservatory Theater, and has performed in several of William Shakespeare’s plays.
Zendaya graduated from Oak Park High School in 2015 while pursuing an acting career.
Career
Zendaya is a renowned fashion model and dancer who began her career as a fashion model and dancer. She gained fame through her roles in Disney sitcom Shake It Up, where she played Rocky Blue.
She also appeared in the book trailers for “From Bad To Cursed” and “Watch Me”. Zendaya’s debut album was released in 2013 and she was the youngest contestant on Dancing with the Stars at 16.
Zendaya has also appeared in various music videos and guest judged on Project Runway. In 2017, she made her feature film debut as Michelle in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
In 2018, she voiced the yeti Meechee in Warner Bros.’s animated film Smallfoot. In 2019, she starred in the HBO drama series Euphoria, earning her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
In 2022, she co-wrote two songs for Euphoria’s second season, earning her four Emmy nominations. Zendaya has also appeared in various documentaries and films.
Businesses
Zendaya, a fashion icon, has been featured in various brands and has modeled for Michael Kors and Dolce & Gabbana.
She released her debut book, Between U and Me, in 2013. Zendaya introduced a shoe collection called Daya in 2015 and co-designed Tommy Hilfiger’s capsule collections.
She has also been a spokesmodel for Lancôme, Bulgari, and Valentino. In 2022, she became the global brand ambassador of Glaceau SmartWater and Louis Vuitton.
Zendaya was ranked one of the best-dressed women in 2018 and won the Visionary Award at the CNMI Green Carpet Fashion Awards.
