Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman born September 1, 1996 is an America Actress, singer and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Oakland, California, to Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup singer.
Zenadaya (meaning to give thanks), grew up as a performer in part at a California Shakespeare Theatre where her mother worked. Zendaya started off as a model for Macy’s Mervyns and Old Navy. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake it up in 2010.
In 2011, Zendaya released “swag it out”, a promotional independent single. In June of the same year, she released “watch me” which peaked at 86 on the Billboard Hot 100. She was signed to Hollywood records in 2012 and in October of the same year, she performed at the Teen Music Festival and at the Operation Smile benefit.
Zendaya made her film breakthrough and transition into adult roles in 2016, when she starred as Michelle in the superhero film Spider-man: Homecoming, which was released in 2017. For her role in this movie, she was praised by Hollywood reporter, John DeFore, as a “scene stealer”.
Zendaya also voiced the “Yeti Meechee” in Warner Bros animated film “Small foot”, in September 2018 where she also sang two songs for the soundtrack. She began starring in the HBO drama series, Euphoria in 2019 as Rue, a 17 year old drug addict and the narrator of the series.
The beautiful 26 year old won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, for her role in Euphoria, becoming the youngest winner of the award. She won the same award at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, making her the youngest two-time winner of the award. She has won several other awards and nominations for her outstanding roles in movies and for her music.
Asides acting and music, Zendaya released her debut book, “Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence” in 2013. In 2015, she introduced a shoe collection called Zaya after her childhood nickname. In November 2016, Zendaya introduced her clothing line, Daya by Zendaya.
She is brand ambassador to Tommy Hilfiger, and Glaceau Smart wear. She is also a fashion icon and won herself the Visionary Award at the CNMI Green Carpet Fashion Awards for “promoting diversity and inclusion in fashion and film”.
Zendaya is a philanthropist and an advocate for racial justice, voting, body shaming and bullying. We stan a beautiful, young, talented and versatile young woman!
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