Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in several commercials and print ads.
Early Career
In 2009, Zendaya landed her breakthrough role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up!. The show ran for three seasons and made Zendaya a household name.
While starring on Shake It Up!, Zendaya also appeared in several other Disney Channel projects, including the film Frenemies (2012) and the television special Dancing with the Stars: Juniors (2013).
Post-Disney Career
In 2015, Zendaya starred in her own Disney Channel sitcom, K.C. Undercover. The show ran for three seasons and was a critical and commercial success.
In 2017, Zendaya made her big-screen debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming. She played Michelle Jones, a love interest for Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Zendaya reprised her role in the sequels Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Other Notable Roles
In addition to her work in the Spider-Man franchise, Zendaya has also starred in several other notable films, including The Greatest Showman (2017), Dune (2021), and Malcolm & Marie (2021).
Zendaya has also continued to work in television. In 2019, she began starring in the HBO drama series Euphoria. She plays Rue Bennett, a teenage drug addict. Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in Euphoria.
Conclusion
Zendaya began acting at a young age and has quickly become one of the most popular young actresses in Hollywood. She has starred in a variety of successful films and television shows, and she has won numerous awards for her work.
Timeline
Here is a comprehensive timeline of Zendaya's acting career:
